Andres Rivera-Ortiz

Andres Rivera-Ortiz
Experience 4.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 3.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Overview

Practice Areas

Fees and Payment Types

Fees

Contingent (33%-40%)

Contact Information

Languages Spoken

  • English
  • Spanish

References

Client Reviews

Average Client Rating


5 star rating

“unemployment appeal”

Posted by: Martha, 6 months ago.

Client Review: I hired attorney to represent me for unemployment compensation appeal. He was very concerned about me and my rights. He took time to gather all... more
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5 star rating

“An excelente lawyer”

Posted by: Elizabeth, 6 months ago.

Client Review: I extremely recommended this lawyer to someone needs to represent themselves in unemployment cases, He is still my lawyer ever for ever and I need to... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

5 endorsements


Christian K. Lassen II

I endorse this lawyer.

Endorsement from lawyer: Christian Lassen , Philadelphia (PA), Over 1 year ago
Leslie Weiner Langbein

Andres represented his clients zealously in a litigated matter but at the same time showed the highest level of respect for my client and... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Leslie Langbein , Miami Lakes (FL), Over 1 year ago
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Résumé

 

License

30 years since Andres Rivera-Ortiz was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Florida Member in Good Standing 1983 04/14/2013

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Attorney at Law Offices of Andres Rivera-Ortiz, P.A. 1993–present
Attorney at Kaplan & Bloom, Pa 1990–1993
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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law Law JD - Juris Doctor 1983

Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society Phi Kappa Phi 1981
Golden Key National Honor Society Golden Key National Honor Society 1980

Associations

Position Association Name Duration
11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals
American Immigration Lawyers Association
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Portfolio

Contribution

Contributor Level 11
Answers: 177 Legal Answers
13 Best Answers - chosen by asker
53 Answers marked "I agree" by other lawyers
42 Answers marked helpful by other users
Guides: 1 Legal Guide
0 Staff Picks
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Publications

Article Publication Date
You Cant Ask That!Unmasking the Myths About Illegal Pre-Employment Questions ALSB Journal of Employment and Labor Law 2011
Employee Can Sue over Polygraph Test, Rules U.S. District Court Virginia all Business, D & B Co. 2009
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Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Can An Employer Fire an Employee for Bad Credit Talk Show 2012
Employer Union Busting Tactics in Representation Elections Carpenters Unions Conference 1992
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