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Celia Marie Rivera
also known as Celia M. Merkley
About Celia
Biography
Celia Rivera is the founder of Rivera Law Offices. She limits her practice to representing injured people and has represented hundreds of personal injury clients. She has extensive litigation and arbitration experience, as well as jury trial experience. Celia has been a featured speaker at continuing education seminars for attorneys and chiropractors, and is active in numerous legal associations. She currently serves as the WSAJ Diversity Chair. She is a WSAJ Eagle Member, a member of the Washington State Bar Association, the Thurston County Bar Association, and the Thurston County Chamber of Commerce.
Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
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Licensed in Washington for 25 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 2000
No misconduct found
Location
Rivera Law Offices, PLLC
1800 Cooper Point Rd SW Bldg 14, Olympia, WA, 98502-1179
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Celia Marie Rivera's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Celia is sharp. She knows how to get to the point and find the answer and present it in a compelling way. She is a great lawyer!"
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Celia is the archetype of the lawyer most other lawyers aspire to be: charismatic, smart, friendly, and practical. She is the epitome of professionalism. Her clients respect her just as other lawyers respect her. Why not? She earned it with hard work and a sharp legal acumen."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Celia is a tireless advocate for her clients."
"I have worked with Ms. Rivera in the past and believe her to have the perfect balance of compassion for her clients and tenacity in fighting for justice. She is especially effective at presenting the unique experiences Latino clients undergo as a result of serious injuries but also has the persona and ethos to bring any injured victims story to life before a jury or responsible insurance company. She is an asset to our community and I highly endorse her."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. I have known Celia since law school. I have referred numerous personal injury cases to her because I know that she will do her very best to obtain a successful outcome for the clients."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Ms. Rivera has over 10 years of experience as a plaintiff's counsel. She handles everything from motor vehicle tort claims to arbitration."
"I have known Celia for 12 years. I am a family law attorney and I refer all my clients with personal injury needs to Celia with the confidence that she will take care of them."
"I endorse this lawyer's work."
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Experience
Work Experience
2008 - Present
, Rivera Law Offices, PLLC
2003 - 2008
, Church Rietzke Rivera
2000 - 2003
, Bishop Law Offices
Associations
2010 - Present
Washington State Association for JusticeBoard Member
2000 - Present
Washington State Bar AssociationMember
2000 - Present
Latina/o Bar Association of WashingtonMember
2010 - 2012
Washington State Association for JusticeMembership Committee
2008 - 2013
Washington State Association of JusticeDiversity Chair
2008 - 2012
Capital Scholarship FoundationBoard Member
2006 - 2009
WSTLARoundtable Chair
Sample of Legal Cases
Car Collision - Back Surgery
$200,000
Premises Liability
$170,000
Trucking Collision
$375,000
Education
2000
Seattle University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1993
University of Washington -Seattle
BA
Speaking Engagements
2017
2017 Convention
Working with Immigrant Clients
2016
Trial Styles - Taking Your Skills and Strategies to the Next Level
Chair
2016
Trial Styles (Eagle Only Seminar) Taking Your Skills to the Next Level
Emotionally Preparing Your Client for Trial
2016
2016 Auto CLE
Kicking Tires in the Initial Interview
2015
Trial Skills for the Titans
Chair
2015
Detailing Your Auto Cases
Chair
2011
2011 Convention
Equiping Yourself and Your Office for the Culturally Diverse Client
2010
5th Annual Statewide Diversity Conference
Lawyer's Toolbox: Civil Litigation Basics
2009
Real World Ethics in the PI Practic
Chair Person
2003
Nuts and Bolts
Car Accident Basics
Publications
2010
Trial News Washington State Trial Lawyers
Diversity - Telling Your Non-English Speaking Client's Story
2009
Trial News, Washington State Association for Justice
Representing the Non-English Speaking Client
2008
Trial News, Washington State Trial Lawyers
Clients and Interpreters
Languages
Spanish
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can attorney subpoena my medical records? I already have an attorney I'm just curious for some addtnl opinions. Seattle Superior
30 Oct 2014
Q&A
I am being sued almost three years after an accident what can I do?
23 Jul 2009