Jos Luis graduated from the University of Puerto Rico where he obtained a B.B.A., Cum Laude , in 1972, and a J.D. in 1976. He obtained a LL.M., Magna Cum Laude , from Catholic University in 1985.
H e is admitted to both the federal as well as the local bar.
Between 1977 and 1985, he held various positions with the Industrial Commission of Puerto Rico, the agency entrusted to hear, on appeal, workers' compensation cases from the State Insurance Fund. Among the positions he held in the Industrial Commission were those of Legal Advisor, Hearing Examiner and Director of the Legal Department. Finally, in 1981 he was named by the Governor of Puerto Rico to serve as one of the commissioners of the Industrial Commission. He held this position until 1985 when he went into private practice. He has lectured extensively on various subjects in the area of labor and employment law, particularly on topics related to workers' compensation, the Sate Insurance Fund and the Industrial Commission.