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Paul Joseph Riviere II
also known as Paul Riviere Esquire
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Biography
PAUL J. RIVIERE, V, is a founding member of the Riviere Advocacy Group. He has been selected by Super Lawyer’s as a Rising Star for the years 2014-2018 (the last 5 years consecutively). Before founding the group, he was a Certified Legal Intern at the Miami-Dade County Public Defender’s office. He also worked for a well-known insurance defense law firm in Miami-Dade County. He has extensive experience in many facets of the law, enabling him to advise his clients on a multiple matters and a variety of cases. Having both plaintiff and defense experience allows him to analyze each case from both sides and obtain maximum results for his clients. Mr. Riviere’s sale and purchase transactional dealings have included convenience stores, restaurants, shopping malls and web companies just to name a few. He has won millions of dollars for his clients whether thorough successful contract negotiations or compensation for the injured. His primary practice areas include Business and Contract Law, Personal Injury, Workers’ Compensation, Consumer Bankruptcy and Criminal Law. He is past or present member of many attorney organizations, including the New Jersey Association for Justice (NJ Trial Lawyers), Monmouth County Bar Association, National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys and the Hayden Proctor Inn of Court. His membership in those organizations allows him to stay in close contact with his colleagues in the legal field, as well as stay on top of the ever changing laws in his primary areas of practice. Mr. Riviere has represented both civil and criminal clients in Federal Court, Civil Court and Municipal Court. Mr. Riviere received his Degree in Internation Business from the West Virginia University and his Juris Doctor Degree from the Saint Thomas University School of Law. While in law school, Mr. Riviere was a recipient of an academic scholarship. His scholarly accolades in law school include a prestigious book award in the study of Property Law, as well as being on the Dean’s List. He is admitted to practice law in the State of New Jersey and the United States District Court for the District of New Jersey.
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Licensed in New Jersey for 17 years
State: New Jersey
Acquired: 2008
No misconduct found
Location
Riviere Advocacy Group LLC
19 North County Line Road, STE 14, Jackson, NJ, 08527
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Paul Joseph Riviere II's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 16 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by Michelle | October 25, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Family Law
I contacted Paul when dealing with a family court matter. Both him and his partner Jonathan are truly great at what they do ! They were always very professional, knowledgeable and always willing to answer any questions I had. I felt very confident knowing they were responsible for my case. I would h...
Posted by Mark | December 30, 2013
Paul Joseph Riviere II gets 2 thumbs up!
I contacted Paul after I was in an accident. He was very helpful from the moment he took me on as a client. He helped me get medical treatment through PLIGA when I had no insurance at all. Paul also made sure I was seen by a doctor immediately for my pain. The doctors he recommended were amazing. The...
Posted by Jim and Charlene | December 24, 2013
An attorney who goes above and beyond for his clients, he puts their needs first
Mr. Riviere gets a five star rating from my husband and I. Any questions we had he made sure to answer them, and that we understood. He went way above and beyond to help us out, we had a case that turned out not to be a cut and dry as we thought it would have been, but he didn't give up until he g...
Posted by anonymous | December 28, 2012
Corrected a complicated Real Estate Title Problem
Mr. Riviere took on a complicated real estate title problem that other Lawyers quoted very high prices to fix. My company was moving me and the relocation company found a serious problem with the title. The builder had sold the wrong property and now there was a big lien on my property. Mr. Rivier...
Posted by anonymous | December 28, 2012
Great work, and successful outcome.
I went to see Paul at Riviere Cresci & Singer because a friend recommended the firm. I thought I was being overcharged by my cell phone service provider and Paul was able to get back my money. Thanks Paul.
Paul Joseph Riviere II's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Paul is astute, resourceful, and works tirelessly to achieve results for his clients."
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"I endorse this lawyer. Paul has always been a very dedicated advocate on behalf of his clients. He has always been a fan of the underdog and willing to take on corporate giants."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Riviere and I have had co-defendants in the same case. He was thoroughly prepared and a fierce advocate for his client. He was also on time and ready to take the case to trial if it was necessary."
"I endorse this lawyer. The best there is!"
"Zealous advocate with great analytical skills who relates to his clients on a personal basis and who dedicates maximum efforts towards achieving successful outcomes for his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. We had the opportunity to work on a complex matter and Mr. Riviere represented his client zealously. He was always well prepared and professional."
"I have known Paul for several years. He is a tireless advocate and works hard to get his clients the compensation they deserve. If you are injured in an accident or while at work, he can help."
"Paul is the consummate professional; knowledgeable, accomplished, willing to go toe-to-toe with insurance companies, and ready to fight for his clients."
"Paul empathizes with his clients, communicates quickly, and is a professional attorney."
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"I endorse this lawyer. He really knows what he is doing and he gets good results for his clients."
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Christopher Campbell
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Jef Henninger
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Experience
Honors
2018
Super Lawyers Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2017
Super Lawyers Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2016
New Jersey Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2015
New Jersey Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2014
New Jersey Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2013
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
Work Experience
2018 - Present
Managing Member, Riviere Advocacy Group LLC
2009 - Present
Pool Attorney, Ocean County Public Defender
2009 - Present
Pool Attorney, Monmouth County Public Defender
2010 - 2018
Member, Riviere Cresci & Singer, LLC
2008 - 2009
Associate, Law Firm of Rudd & Diamond, P.A.
2008 - 2008
Certified Legal Intern, Miami Dade County Office Of The Public Defender
Associations
2010 - Present
New Jersey Association for JusticeMember
2009 - Present
Monmouth Bar AssociationMember
2009 - Present
National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy AttorneysMember
2009 - Present
American Inns of CourtBarrister
Education
2007
St. Thomas University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1999
West Virginia University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2013
New Jersey Association for Justice
Personal Injury
Publications
2011
Paul Riviere, Esq
Bankruptcy Blog
Languages
English
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
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Q&A
Can my business partner remove my name off a business bank account without my permission or without physically being there?
13 Jan 2020
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How can i remove a 50/50 partner from a LLC that hasn't contributed with generating new business and works for a competitor
18 Dec 2019
Q&A
I have a electrical business that im the owner but one of my employees holds the licence . Is he protected under my insurance s?
29 Oct 2019