Atty. Michael R Rivers

Atty. Michael R Rivers

Michael R Rivers is a lawyer practicing divorce, high asset divorce, family law and 6 other areas of law. Michael received a B.S. degree from State University of New York at Buffalo in 1996, and has been licensed for 26 years.

Seattle Seattle 26 yrs experience 26 year
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Profile Summary

About Michael R Rivers at a glance

Michael R Rivers is an Associate based in Seattle, Washington, practicing at V. Freitas Law PLLC. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Their practice focuses on divorce, child custody, family law, real estate, and child support. Admitted to practice in New York (2000), Kentucky (2002), and Washington (2017). Educated at University of Dayton School of Law (J.D., 1999) and State University of New York at Buffalo (B.S. Accounting, 1996). Serands clients in Seattle, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Michael R Rivers is a lawyer practicing divorce, high asset divorce, family law and 6 other areas of law
  • Michael received a B.S. degree from State University of New York at Buffalo in 1996, and has been licensed for 26 years
  • Michael practices at V. Freitas Law PLLC in Seattle, WA

Practice Areas Explained

Michael R Rivers's Areas of Practice

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

Divorce

A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.

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Child Custody & Visitation

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Family Law

Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Child Support

Michael R Rivers is one of 24,688 child support attorneys indexed nationally. Browse child support attorneys in Washington →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Washington

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Michael R Rivers

Where is Michael R Rivers's law office located?
Michael R Rivers's law practice is located in Seattle, Washington. The firm is V. Freitas Law PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael R Rivers handle?
Michael R Rivers focuses on divorce, child custody, family law, real estate, child support. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Washington.
How long has Michael R Rivers practiced law?
Michael R Rivers has 26+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2000.
Where did Michael R Rivers go to law school?
Michael R Rivers earned their education at (J.D., 1999); (B.S. Accounting, 1996).
How can I contact Michael R Rivers for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Dayton School of Law
- 1999
B.S. Accounting
State University of New York at Buffalo
- 1996

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2000
Kentucky
Admitted: 2002
Washington
Admitted: 2017

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