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John J. Rivas provides legal representation to clients in the areas of health care, criminal and administrative law litigation, as well as Medicaid and Medicare fraud, Stark, Anti-Kickback, health care compliance and related white-collar crime matters. John's practice includes the representation of pharmacies, diagnostic and reference labs, home health and hospice agencies, physicians, nurses, dentists, nursing homes, and other licensed health professionals and entities in practice and business matters, as well as their representation and defense before their respective state licensure, enforcement and peer review boards such as the New York Attorney General Medicaid Fraud Control Unit, New York Department of Education, New York Office of Professional Discipline, New York Department of Health Clinical Laboratory Evaluation Program, Safeguard Services, Health Integrity, New Jersey Board of Nursing, New Jersey Office of the Medicaid Inspector General, Texas Medical Board, Texas Nursing Board, Texas Department of Aging and Disability Services, Health and Human Services, Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services, Texas Attorney General Medicaid Fraud Control Unit, and the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
Prior to co-founding Rivas Goldstein, LLP., Mr. Rivas was an associate of Garlo Ward, L.L.P where he represented health care facilities and providers in regulatory matters. Mr. Rivas also practiced at the Texas Attorney General's office in the Elder Law and Public Health Division, where he engaged in nursing home and home health agency litigation as well as handled Medicaid fraud and Qui Tam actions. John's background also includes oil and gas litigation and representing the interests of defendants in personal injury cases while employed as an associate with Stubbeman, McRae, Sealy, Laughlin & Browder. He has also served as counsel for the Texas State Board of Medical Examiners and served as a prosecutor in Midland County, Texas where he tried over 30 jury trials to verdict. John is licensed to practice in the states of Texas, New York and New Jersey and he is also admitted to practice before the United States District Court for the Western and Southern District of Texas.
John is a member of the American Health Lawyers Association and the Texas Association of Home Care. He has participated in such activities as the People's Law School, National Mock Trial Competition and various Pro Bono clinics. In 1995, he received a Legal Services Outstanding Volunteer Award.
John holds the following degrees: Juris Doctor, 1993, Texas Tech University School of Law. Bachelor of Arts in English, 1989, University of Texas at Austin.
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State: New Jersey
Acquired: 2020
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State: New York
Acquired: 2013
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State: Texas
Acquired: 1993
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Posted by Rolando | July 18, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Administrative Law
Dealing with BON
After dealing with Texas BON for 8 months, I decided to seek legal representation. I was surprised to actually talk to John himself over the phone and explain my case. He was upfront with me and explained my chances of getting a 100% favorable outcome were slim. Many months later (dealing with BON is...
Posted by Denise | February 17, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes
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I found the services of this law firm were outstanding. They kept me informed at every turn and went out of their way to obtain a positive outcome for my case. I found them friendly, caring and knowledgeable. I have already recommended them to a fellow co worker and will continue to do so.
Posted by Administer | February 16, 2015 | Health Care
Recommendation for a Medical Healthcare Specialty Attorney
We own a private ambulance company in the Houston metro area. We hired John Rivas back in 2008 to represent our company in a large overpayment demand from Medicare. John was extremely knowledgeable and highly experienced in the medical healthcare insurance industry. John and his attentive and dil...
Posted by Claire | February 06, 2015 | Administrative Law
Highly Recommend!
I am a physician that had a complaint filed against me with the Texas Medical Board. It was a rather unique case and I truly had no idea what to expect through the whole grueling 8 month long process. Mr. Rivas and his paralegal (Mr. Reinhardt) were extremely helpful during the entire time. During...
Posted by Chalie | January 29, 2015
Professional and friendly staff
My office has been doing business with Mr. Rivas for several years and we have always had great communication with him and his staff. We can call at any time and his staff is always available. Mr. Reinhardt is great. I have called him during the holidays on deadlines and he has always been professi...
"John is a very diligent and smart attorney. I have worked with John on several matters and I have always been impressed with his ability to resolve cases. I am most impressed with the close relationship that he develops with each client. His clients are like family to him. I highly recommend John Rivas!"
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National Outstanding Young Lawyer Award, American Bar Association
1995
Outstanding Volunteer Award, West Texas Legal Services
2003 - Present
Partner, Rivas Goldstein, LLP
1999 - 2000
Assistant Attorney General, Texas Attorney General's Office
1997 - 1998
Staff Attorney, Texas Medical Board
1995 - 1996
Assistant County Attorney, Midland County Attorney's Office
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JD - Juris Doctor
1989
BA - Bachelor of Arts
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