Atty. Michael John Rivera

Atty. Michael John Rivera

Mr. Michael John Rivera is a lawyer practicing government, securities enforcement and compliance, internal investigations and 6 other areas of law.

Washington Washington 34 Years Experience 34 year
Call (771) 240-4314

Profile Summary

About Michael John Rivera at a glance

Michael John Rivera is a business, white collar, securities, and government attorney based in Washington, District of Columbia. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Admitted to practice in New York (1992) and District of Columbia (1993). Educated at University of Pennsylvania Law School (J.D., 1991) and St. John's University (B.S., 1988). Serves clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Mr. Michael John Rivera is a lawyer practicing government, securities enforcement and compliance, internal investigations and 6 other areas of law
  • Michael received a B.S. degree from St. John's University in 1988, and has been licensed for 34 years
  • Michael practices in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Michael John Rivera's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael John Rivera 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.

Michael John Rivera is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in District of Columbia →

White Collar Crimes

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Securities Law

Michael John Rivera is one of 58,852 securities attorneys indexed nationally. Browse securities attorneys in District of Columbia →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

Michael John Rivera is one of 118,414 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in District of Columbia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in District of Columbia

Practicing law in District of Columbia. Legal matters in District of Columbia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Washington are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate District of Columbia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in District of Columbia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in District of Columbia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Michael John Rivera

Where is Michael John Rivera's law office located?
Michael John Rivera's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael John Rivera handle?
Michael John Rivera focuses on business, white collar, securities, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Michael John Rivera practiced law?
Michael John Rivera has 34+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1992.
Where did Michael John Rivera go to law school?
Michael John Rivera earned their education at (J.D., 1991); (B.S., 1988).
How can I contact Michael John Rivera for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Pennsylvania Law School
- 1991
B.S.
St. John's University
- 1988

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1992
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1993

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