Leslie Colette Riviere
About Leslie
Biography
Partner in the law firm of Harris & Riviere for 17 years. Primary areas of practice are workers' compensation, Social Security, ERISA (short & long term disability disputes) and personal injury. The firm represents injured parties only, and has it's primary office in South Tampa. Ms Riviere is a native Floridian, and graduated from the University of Florida for both undergraduate studies and law school. Her hobbies include painting, architectural history and aviation.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
10%-33%
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Licensed in Florida for 40 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 1985
No misconduct found
Location
Harris & Riviere, Attorneys at Law
304 S Fielding Ave, Tampa, FL, 33606-2225
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Leslie Colette Riviere's Reviews
Avvo Review Score
5 Client Reviews
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Posted by Michael J. Meksraitis | June 08, 2012 | Social Security Disability
Attorney referral of client.
I referred my client to her to handle a Social Security Disability claim (SSDI). She handled the client's claim promptly and my client was pleased with the handling of the claim.I shall contiue to send my clients with SSDI claims to her.
Posted by anonymous | January 25, 2010 | Social Security Disability
Wonderful Lawyer
Ms. Riviere won my SSD case, when I thought it was hopeless. She is smart, compassionate and obviously well respected by the local SSA judges.
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Experience
Honors
1997
Board certified in workers' compensation, The Florida Bar
Work Experience
1991 - 2014
Partner, Harris & Riviere
Associations
2012 - Present
Florida Bar, Elder Law SectionMember
2012 - Present
Florida Bar, Trial Lawyers SectionMember
2007 - Present
Hillsborough Association for Women LawyersMember
1997 - Present
Workers Compensation Section - Florida BarMember
1986 - Present
Admitted in Middle and Southern Federal District CourtsMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Affirmed
Affirmed
Affirmed
Affirmed
Reversed and Remanded
Affirmed
Education
1984
JD - Juris Doctor
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BS - Bachelor of Science
Speaking Engagements
1996
Frameworks for handling cases
Publications
2007
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Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
How long after being hurt on the job can you seek medical attention for
10 Jan 2009
Sole proprietor compensating spouse for help in the business.
19 Dec 2008