Atty. Rafael Suarez-Rivas
Rafael Suarez-Rivas is a lawyer practicing county and local government law, bid protests, city and 6 other areas of law. Rafael received a B.A. degree from University of Miami in 1976, and has been licensed for 46 years.
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Rafael Suarez-Rivas is an Asst. City Atty. based in Miami Beach, Florida. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on contracts, zoning, government, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Florida (1980), U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida (1980), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit (1980). Educated at Nova University (J.D., 1979) and University of Miami (B.A., 1976). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Miami Beach, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Rafael Suarez-Rivas is a lawyer practicing county and local government law, bid protests, city and 6 other areas of law
- Rafael received a B.A. degree from University of Miami in 1976, and has been licensed for 46 years
- Rafael practices in Miami Beach, FL
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Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.
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Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.
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Why local counsel matters in Florida
Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Miami Beach are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida 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 Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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