Atty. Kimberly Y Smith Rivera

Atty. Kimberly Y Smith Rivera

Ms. Kimberly Y Smith Rivera is a lawyer practicing consumer financial services litigation, labor and employment, employment litigation and arbitration and 7 other areas of law.

Cleveland Cleveland 30 yrs experience 30 year
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Profile Summary

About Kimberly Y Smith Rivera at a glance

Kimberly Y Smith Rivera is an Attorney based in Cleveland, Ohio. They have 30+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1996. Their practice focuses on employment, business, litigation, civil rights, and consumer. Admitted to practice in Ohio U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Oh (1996) and North Carolina (2020). Educated at Case Western Reserve University School of Law (J.D., 1996) and Taylor University (B.A. Psychology, 1988). Active member of Professional Affiliations •American Bar Association •Cleveland Bar Association, Litigation Section •Ohio State Bar Association •Society for Human Resource Management. Serands clients in Cleveland, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Ms. Kimberly Y Smith Rivera is a lawyer practicing consumer financial services litigation, labor and employment, employment litigation and arbitration and 7 other areas of law
  • Kimberly received a B.A. degree from Taylor University in 1988, and has been licensed for 30 years
  • Kimberly practices in Cleveland, OH

Practice Areas Explained

Kimberly Y Smith Rivera's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Kimberly Y Smith Rivera 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.

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Business & Corporate Law

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Civil Litigation

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Civil Rights

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Consumer Protection

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Ohio

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Kimberly Y Smith Rivera

Where is Kimberly Y Smith Rivera's law office located?
Kimberly Y Smith Rivera's law practice is located in Cleveland, Ohio. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Kimberly Y Smith Rivera handle?
Kimberly Y Smith Rivera focuses on employment, business, litigation, civil rights, consumer. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has Kimberly Y Smith Rivera practiced law?
Kimberly Y Smith Rivera has 30+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1996.
Where did Kimberly Y Smith Rivera go to law school?
Kimberly Y Smith Rivera earned their education at (J.D., 1996); (B.A. Psychology, 1988).
How can I contact Kimberly Y Smith Rivera for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Case Western Reserve University School of Law
- 1996
B.A. Psychology
Taylor University
- 1988

Bar Admissions

Ohio U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Oh
Admitted: 1996
North Carolina
Admitted: 2020

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