Atty. Robert Rivas
Mr. Robert Rivas is a lawyer practicing commercial trial and appellate litigation, media law, first amendment law and 13 other areas of law.
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Robert Rivas is a Principal based in Tallahassee, Florida, practicing at Sachs Sax Caplan. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on business, litigation, civil rights, government, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Florida (1991) and U.S. Supreme Court U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit U.S. District Court, Northern Dist (1997). Educated at Nova Law Center (J.D., 1991) and University of Florida (B.A., 1979). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of American Bar Association. Serves clients in Tallahassee, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Mr. Robert Rivas is a lawyer practicing commercial trial and appellate litigation, media law, first amendment law and 13 other areas of law
- Robert received a B.A. degree from University of Florida in 1979, and has been licensed for 35 years
- Robert practices at Sachs Sax Caplan in Tallahassee, FL
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Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.
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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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Jurisdictional Context
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 Tallahassee 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 venue, 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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