James Thomas Rivera

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Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Louisiana State University and A. and M. College, B.S., 1986
Law School Attended:
Louisiana State University and A. and M. College, J.D., 1995
Year of First Admission:
1995
Admission:
1995, Louisiana; U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Louisiana; 1996, U.S. District Court, Western District of Louisiana; 1996, U.S. District Court, Middle District of Louisiana and U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit; 2003, Texas
ISLN:
910164403

Areas of Practice (10)

  • Maritime Law
  • Automobile Law
  • Trucking Law
  • Insurance Defense
  • Construction Litigation
  • Workers Compensation
  • Personal Injury
  • Litigation
  • Products Liability
  • Mediation

Peer Reviews

4.9/5.0 (50 reviews)
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  • Legal Knowledge

    4.9/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.8/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.9/5.0

  • Communication

    4.9/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    4.9/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 05/12/17 in Litigation

    Jim is an intelligent, considered, experienced, and well-regarded professional in our legal community. He is a pleasure to work with, even when our interests are not aligned. He is true to his word and someone I hold in high regard, although he proba... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 05/09/17 in Personal Injury

    I have been practicing law for 31 years and Jim is one of the best litigators I have seen. He is always well prepared and very knowledgeable of the law. Jim possess the highest of ethical standards and is well liked by his peers.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 03/23/18 in Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 03/23/18 in Mediation

    Great guy, great lawyer and mediator

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 03/09/18 in Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 05/17/17 in Personal Injury

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 05/17/17 in Construction Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Sole Practitioner on 05/17/17 in Litigation

    Jim is an outstanding lawyer with great analytical and communication skills.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 05/17/17 in Maritime Law

    Excellent attorney and great guy. Very well respected by all in our area. Deserving of AV rating.v

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 05/17/17 in Litigation

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James Thomas Rivera: Member at Scofield & Rivera, L.L.C.
  • Lafayette, LA
    100 East Vermillion Street, Suite 301
    Lafayette, LA 70501