Atty. Jose Manuel Rivero

Atty. Jose Manuel Rivero

Jose Manuel Rivero is a lawyer practicing labor and employment, workers compensation, housing law. Jose received a B.A. degree from Indiana University in 1998, and has been licensed for 25 years.

Chicago Chicago 25 yrs experience 25 year
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Profile Summary

About Jose Manuel Rivero at a glance

Jose Manuel Rivero is a Staff Atty. based in Chicago, Illinois. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Their practice focuses on employment and workers comp. Admitted to practice in Indiana (2001) and Illinois (2003). Educated at Indiana University J.D. Indiana University School of Law (J.D., 2001) and Indiana University (B.A., 1998). Provides legal services in Spanish. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Jose Manuel Rivero is a lawyer practicing labor and employment, workers compensation, housing law
  • Jose received a B.A. degree from Indiana University in 1998, and has been licensed for 25 years
  • Jose practices in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Jose Manuel Rivero's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jose Manuel Rivero handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Jose Manuel Rivero is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Illinois →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

Jose Manuel Rivero is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Illinois →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

Practicing law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Chicago are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Illinois state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Illinois 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 Illinois courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Jose Manuel Rivero

Where is Jose Manuel Rivero's law office located?
Jose Manuel Rivero's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jose Manuel Rivero handle?
Jose Manuel Rivero focuses on employment, workers comp. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Jose Manuel Rivero practiced law?
Jose Manuel Rivero has 25+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2001.
What languages does Jose Manuel Rivero speak?
Jose Manuel Rivero provides legal services in Spanish. Bilingual representation can be especially important when contracts, testimony, or court filings require accurate translation.
Where did Jose Manuel Rivero go to law school?
Jose Manuel Rivero earned their education at (J.D., 2001); (B.A., 1998).
How can I contact Jose Manuel Rivero for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Indiana University J.D. Indiana University School of Law
- 2001
B.A.
Indiana University
- 1998

Languages

Bar Admissions

Indiana
Admitted: 2001
Illinois
Admitted: 2003

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