Atty. Ramon E. Rivera
Adjunct Professor: Immigration and Naturalization Law, Syracuse University College of Law, 2001—. Nominee, NYS Governor's Judicial Screening Committee, 2009.
International Law Attorney · Serving Syracuse, NY · 31+ Years Experience
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About Ramon E. Rivera at a Glance
Ramon E. Rivera is a Partner based in Syracuse, New York, practicing at Mackenzie Hughes LLP. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on international. Admitted to practice in New York (1995), U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York (1995), and U.S. Supreme Court (2001). Educated at Syracuse University College of Law (J.D., 1994) and University of California, Davis (B.S., 1991). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of New York State (Member, Labor and International Law Sections) and American (Member, Labor and International Law Sections) Bar Associations American Immigration Lawyers Association Northern District of New York Federal Court Bar Association. Serves clients in Syracuse, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Ramon E. Rivera
Adjunct Professor
- Immigration and Naturalization Law, Syracuse University College of Law, 2001—
- Nominee, NYS Governor's Judicial Screening Committee, 2009
- Selected by CNY Business Journal "40 under 40," 2001
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International Law in Syracuse
International law attorneys for cross-border transactions, trade, foreign investment, and treaties.
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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 Syracuse 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 venue, 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.
Syracuse Courts and Legal Process
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Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Ramon E. Rivera's practice in the field of international.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Ramon E. Rivera brings 31+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in New York, U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York, and U.S. Supreme Court, Ramon E. Rivera can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Focused International Practice
Concentrating on international means Ramon E. Rivera's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in Syracuse
A Syracuse-based practice means Ramon E. Rivera attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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