Atty. Melissa Rivero

Atty. Melissa Rivero

Melissa Rivero is a lawyer practicing corporate law. Melissa received a B.S. degree from New York University in 2002, and has been licensed for 17 years.

New York New York 17 yrs experience 17 year
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About Melissa Rivero at a glance

Melissa Rivero is a business attorney based in New York, New York. They have 17+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2009. Admitted to practice in New Jersey (2009) and New York (2009). Educated at Brooklyn Law School (J.D., 2008) and New York University (B.S., 2002). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Melissa Rivero is a lawyer practicing corporate law
  • Melissa received a B.S. degree from New York University in 2002, and has been licensed for 17 years
  • Melissa practices in New York, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Melissa Rivero's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Jurisdictional Context

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 New York 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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Where is Melissa Rivero's law office located?
Melissa Rivero's law practice is located in New York, New York. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Melissa Rivero handle?
Melissa Rivero focuses on business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Melissa Rivero practiced law?
Melissa Rivero has 17+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2009.
Where did Melissa Rivero go to law school?
Melissa Rivero earned their education at (J.D., 2008); (B.S., 2002).
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Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Brooklyn Law School
- 2008
B.S.
New York University
- 2002

Bar Admissions

New Jersey
Admitted: 2009
New York
Admitted: 2009

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