Adam M. Rivera
San Diego,CA
Summary
Sixth-Year Civil Litigation Attorney with a proven track record of success navigating complex litigation matters and achieving favorable outcomes. Possesses comprehensive expertise in handling all facets of legal matters, from initial client consultation to courtroom representation. Adept at strategic case analysis, legal research, and effective communication.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Associate Attorney
Tyson & Mendes, LLP
03.2023 - Current
- Confidently manage 15 - 20 cases, primarily involving personal injury, premises liability, and products liability.
- Review and draft pleadings, demurrers, and motions to strike.
- Propound and respond to written discovery.
- Engage in law and motion work.
- Successfully take and defend depositions, including those of parties, witnesses, and experts.
- Handle all aspects of trial preparation, including preparing direct and cross examination, compiling exhibit and witness lists, drafting motions in limine.
- Attend court hearings and mediations on behalf of clients.
- Settle cases on terms favorable to clients.
Associate Attorney
Bremer Whyte Brown & O'Meara, LLP
10.2021 - 03.2023
- Successfully defended general liability matters – often involving traumatic brain injuries - for a variety of insurance carriers and their insureds.
- Established and maintained professional working relationships with claims adjustors, insureds, and opposing counsels.
- Prepared monthly reports to carriers and clients to keep them informed about the case and provided our analysis and recommendations.
- Drafted pleadings, discovery requests, discovery responses, motions, briefs, and other legal documents.
- Attended mediations and court hearings.
- Took and defended depositions, including exert depositions.
- Provided guidance and feedback to law clerks, legal assistants, and less experienced associate attorneys.
- Negotiated a high volume of favorable settlements.
Attorney
Santa Cruz, Cannon & Kothary, APC
11.2020 - 10.2021
- Efficiently managed 240+ active cases, primarily involving motor vehicle and trip and fall incidents for Liberty Mutual.
- Developed and rendered clear legal opinions and strategies.
- Drafted legal documents including pleadings, motions, and briefs.
- Established and maintained good relationships with representatives, insureds, and opposing counsels.
- Took and defended depositions.
- Attended court hearings and mediations.
Attorney
Patenaude & Felix, APC
07.2018 - 11.2020
- Successfully handled a high volume of creditors’ rights matters.
- Represented creditors at hearings, mediations, and trials.
- Worked across departments to ensure the firm complied with the law (federal, state, and local); client guidelines; and firm protocols.
- Negotiated a high-volume of favorable settlements with consumers, opposing counsel, and debt management companies.
Education
J.D. -
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
06.2015
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of California, Riverside
05.2012
Skills
- Pleadings
- Written Discovery
- Law & Motion
- Taking/Defending Depositions
- Expert Discovery
- Mediation
- Trial Preparation
- Case Evaluation and Reporting
- Legal Research
- Settlement Negotiation
Timeline
Associate Attorney
Tyson & Mendes, LLP
03.2023 - Current
Associate Attorney
Bremer Whyte Brown & O'Meara, LLP
10.2021 - 03.2023
Attorney
Santa Cruz, Cannon & Kothary, APC
11.2020 - 10.2021
Attorney
Patenaude & Felix, APC
07.2018 - 11.2020
J.D. -
Loyola Law School, Los Angeles
Bachelor of Arts - Political Science
University of California, Riverside
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