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Leslie Colette Riviere

Leslie Colette Riviere

7.3

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Experience 4.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 1.5 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Overview

Practice Areas
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  • 34% Personal Injury
  • 33% Workers Compensation
  • 33% Social Security

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Contingent (10%-33%)

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Partner in the law firm of Harris & Riviere for 17 years. Primary areas of practice are workers' compensation, Social Security, ERISA (short & long term... more

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5.0 star rating 4 reviews
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“An attorney who is caring and knowledgeable. Consult with her first!”

Posted by: Dan M., 2012-01-06 about 1 month ago.

Client Review: After two SSD denials Atty. Riviere was able to help me get my SSD at a hearing with a Advocate Judge. She is easy to talk to, very thorough and... more
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“client”

Posted by: Michelle, 2010-04-26 almost 2 years ago.

Client Review: Leslie was compasionate and caring- I tried handling my case on my own for 3 years before hiring her and she had me the benifits I deserved with in a... more
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Résumé

 

License

26 years since Leslie Colette Riviere was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
Florida Member in Good Standing 1985 03/05/2011
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Education
School Major Degree Graduated
University of Florida, Fredric G. Levin College of Law Law JD - Juris Doctor 1984
University of Florida Economics BS - Bachelor of Science

Awards
Award Name Granting Organization Date
Board certified in workers' compensation The Florida Bar 1997

Associations
Position Association Name Duration
Member Hillsborough Association for Women Lawyers 2007-present
Member Workers Compensation Section - Florida Bar 1997-present
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Portfolio

Contribution
Reputation Level 7
Answers: 15 Legal Answers
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5 Answers marked as good
Guides: 0 Legal Guides
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Publications
Article Publication Date
Taxability of Workers' Compensation Benefits News & 440 Report 2007
Two volume book on Florida workers' compensation laws Alpert & Riviere, Florida Workers' Compensation, Volume I & II

Speaking Engagements
Presentation Name Conference Date
Frameworks for handling cases Workers Compensation for Paralegals 1996