Atty. Jorge Rivera-Agosto
Jorge Rivera-Agosto focuses his practice on health care and insurance law, with an emphasis on regulatory, policy, and compliance matters. He represents clients across the health care and insurance industries, leveraging his deep experience in state government and the private sector to help clients navigate New York’s complex legislative and regulatory landscape.
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Jorge Rivera-Agosto is an Associate based in Albany, New York, practicing at Greenberg Traurig, LLP. They have 7+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2019. Their practice focuses on health care and insurance. Admitted to practice in New York U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York U.S. District Court for the Southe (2019). Educated at Inter American University School of Law (J.D., 2016) and Pontificia Universidad Católica de Puerto Rico (B.A., 2013). Serands clients in Albany, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Jorge Rivera-Agosto focuses his practice on health care and insurance law, with an emphasis on regulatory, policy, and compliance matters
- He represents clients across the health care and insurance industries, leveraging his deep experience in state government and the private sector to help clients navigate New York’s complex legislative and regulatory landscape
- Jorge has wide-ranging experience in governmental affairs and policy during his tenure at the New York State Senate
- He has advised on the drafting and analysis of health care and insurance legislation, served as a lead negotiator on key matters during state budget and end-of-session negotiations, and collaborated with numerous state and federal agencies on behalf of the Senate
- His work has encompassed a broad portfolio, including matters related to health care, insurance, mental health, disabilities, and substance use
- His governmental experience is complemented by his perspective from the insurance and hospitals sectors, where he advised senior officials on clinical pharmacy operations, general hospital operations, and complex ethical-legal matters
- In addition to his practice, Jorge is an Adjunct Assistant Professor at New York Medical College and Hofstra Northwell School of Nursing, where he teaches graduate-level courses on public health law and health care ethics
- Recognition & Leadership Awards & Accolades •Recipient, American Health Law Association Excellence in Adjuncting Teaching Award, 2025 •Special Topics Leader, American Health Law Association - Hospital and Health Systems Practice Group, 2023
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Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.
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Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
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Why local counsel matters in New York
Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Albany are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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