Tristan F. Rivera is a founder and an injury attorney for the Rivera Law Group. Tristan does not just have experience like most other attorneys. He has experience that matters.
His diverse background allows him to not only endear himself to each and every client, but also enables him to successfully navigate personal injury claims from their inception to trial.
Tristan was born in Zamboanga City, Philippines, but spent most of his early childhood in Northern California – in Oakland and then, Stockton. The details of his time in California are sketchy, but being raised by immigrant parents, he learned the value of hard work, perseverance and a good fight. It was here that he also learned the art of the hustle.
Once graduating from law school, a local insurance defense firm hired Tristan and he went to the dark side to defend prominent Las Vegas nightclubs and casinos in the courtroom. While working for the insurance companies, Tristan learned the ins and outs of their tactics - knowledge that he now uses to the advantage of his personal injury clients. He knows full well what it takes to make insurance companies pay.
Equipped with this insider knowledge, Tristan successfully transitioned to a law firm where he exclusively represented personal injury plaintiffs against the corporations he had previously defended. Working at this fast-paced environment, he discovered his passion for fighting for the rights of the victims of negligence. Tristan’s clients will tell you that his devotion to personally address their concerns is surpassed only by his passion to get them the results they deserve.
Tristan’s interests extend beyond personal injury. He is involved with Las Vegas Rescue Mission and commits his time to supporting local and national efforts to raise funds and awareness for cancer research.
In his spare time, Tristan makes an effort to go to the gym in a vain attempt to recapture his youth. At one point, he was even an amateur boxer. Being a lawyer, however, has robbed him of the luxury to turn up to work with a black eye, so instead of his fists, he now fights with his mind.
He wins.
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Acquired: 2011
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2023
1627 E. Windmill Ln., Suite 200, Las Vegas, NV, 89123
1135 Terminal Way, Suite 101, Reno, NV, 89502
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Posted by Kim | June 11, 2019 | Hired Attorney
My son and I was in a car accident. We both sustained injury and our car was severely damaged to the point they wanted to declare it totaled. Mr. Rivera handled everything for us. He took a load off of our shoulders. He got us a reasonable settlement. I'm glad he was referred to us.
Posted by Mark | March 30, 2018 | Hired Attorney
I strongly recommend Atty. Rivera. My case was handled professionally, accordingly and in a timely manner.
Posted by Brandon | March 16, 2018 | Hired Attorney
I was in a car accident for the first time ever. I was sitting at a red light and a car hit me from behind from nowhere. I thought i was okay at the scene of the accident. I started to notice alot of lower back pain a few months later and my father told me to seek out a lawyer who could help because ...
Posted by Arcangel | February 4, 2018 | Hired Attorney
After being rear ended and experiencing injury, Tristan Rivera was there to address all of the concerns I had after the car wreck. Tristan first made sure I received medical treatment. Then Tristan immediately had the other driver’s insurance company pay to repair my car. Tristan was there every st...
Posted by Billy | September 17, 2015 | Hired Attorney
I found Attorney Rivera through mutual networks. I needed someone that I can trust to handle all my legal issues both personal and business. Attorney Rivera has been nothing short of amazing. He is easy to talk to, sympathetic and understands how I feel. He confidently represents me which gives m...
"I have known Tristan Rivera since 2009. Mr. Rivera's drafting and litigation skills are superb. Additionally, he has impeccable ethics. I endorse this lawyer."
"Tristan is a very hard working and intelligent attorney. He has a unique skill set in that he is both technically proficient and conscientious (Patent bar member, law review editor) but is also very likeable as a person. He is a great asset to our legal community."
"Tristan is an asset to his community. I have known Tristan for over a decade and can attest to his hard work, dedication and will to succeed. He is someone I would want in my corner at a time of need. I endorse this lawyer."
"Mr. Rivera is a highly-skilled advocate for his clients and works relentlessly to achieve the very best outcomes for his clients."
"I have always known Tristan to be an upstanding and capable attorney. I have worked with him in the past and know that he is someone that will ethically represent his client and get the job done."
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This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2023.
Reprimanded issued in NV, 2023
updated on 11/06/2023This means the attorney did something wrong, but the Bar did not suspend the lawyer. Typically in this case the lawyer's poor behavior is exposed to the public in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior.
2020
Top 100 Lawyers, My Vegas Magazine
2019
Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers
2018
Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers
2018
Best Personal Injury Lawyer, Best of Las Vegas
2017
Top 40 Under 40, National Trial Lawyers
2008
Academic Scholarship, William S. Boyd School of Law (UNLV)
2018 - Present
Managing Partner, Rivera Law Group
2015 - 2018
Associate Attorney, Henness & Haight, Injury Attorneys
2011 - 2015
Associate Attorney, Atkinson & Watkins, LLP
2011 - 2011
Law Clerk, Atkinson & Watkins, LLP
2009 - 2009
Judicial Extern, Supreme Court Of Nevada
2020 - Present
Filipino American Bar AssociationMember
2015 - Present
St. Thomas More SocietyMember
2015 - Present
Nevada Justice AssociationMember
2011 - Present
Clark County Bar AssociationMember
2011 - Present
Nevada State BarMember
2011 - Present
State Bar of Nevada, Young Lawyers SectionMember
2004 - 2008
American Society of Mechanical EngineersMember
Defense Verdict
Settled for $600,000
Settled for $100,000
Settled for $300,000
2011
JD - Juris Doctor
2006
BS - Bachelor of Science
2012
Filipino
Spanish
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