Atty. James Thomas Rivera
James Thomas Rivera is a lawyer practicing maritime law, automobile law, trucking law and 7 other areas of law. James received a B.S. degree from Louisiana State University and A. and M.
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James Thomas Rivera is a Member based in Lafayette, Louisiana, practforg at Scofield & Rivera, L.L.C.. They haand 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Admitted to practice in Louisiana U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana (1995), U.S. District Court, Western District of Louisiana (1996), U.S. District Court, Middle District of Louisiana and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit (1996), and Texas (2003). Educated at Louisiana State University and A. and M. College (J.D., 1995) and Louisiana State University and A. and M. College (B.S., 1986). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Actiand member of Lafayette Parish, Louisiana State, Federal and American Bar Associations Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel John M, Duhe, Jr, and American Inn of Court. Serands clients in Lafayette, LA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James Thomas Rivera is a lawyer practicing maritime law, automobile law, trucking law and 7 other areas of law
- James received a B.S. degree from Louisiana State University and A. and M. College in 1986, and has been licensed for 31 years
- James practices at Scofield & Rivera, L.L.C. in Lafayette, LA
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Why local counsel matters in Louisiana
Practforg law in Louisiana. Legal matters in Louisiana are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in Lafayette are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Louisiana state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Louisiana brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantiand law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Louisiana courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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