RUBEN J. RIVERA - MOJICA
Miami
Summary
Licensed attorney with more than 20 years of experience in general civil litigation, Health Care & Medicare contracts, Human Resources Management. Experienced with e-discovery projects in Texas, Florida and Puerto Rico. Fully bilingual (English/Spanish).
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
East Coast Attorney Supervisor
Kostiv and AssociatesMiami
Miami
02.2023 - 02.2025
- Represented clients in court proceedings and negotiated settlements.
- Researched case law to support legal arguments and strategies.
- Collaborated with colleagues to develop case strategies and approaches.
- Managed client communications to ensure understanding of legal processes.
- Reviewed evidence and conducted interviews for case preparation.
- Provided mentorship and guidance to junior attorneys and law clerks, enhancing team skills and fostering a collaborative work environment.
Immigration Attorney
Law Offices of Robert Sheldon
Pompano Beach
01.2022 - 10.2022
- Asylum cases USCIS, VAWA, Immigration Court Master and Individual Hearings, USCIS REF, PD motions, Request for Release and Bonds among others.
- Assist e-discovery teams (in person and remote) in the collection, processing, review, classification, and quality control of electronic documents in preparation for requests for production and pre-trial conferences.
E-discovery experience
EpiqGlobal
Houston
01.2019 - 01.2021
- E-discovery experience in multi-district pharmaceutical litigation, international arbitration for capital megaprojects, breach of contract (engineering, healthcare, construction, insurance), fraud and identity breaches, business valuation, insurance, maritime law and antitrust cases.
- Pandemic Unemployment Appeals Hearings Officer (State of Florida).
- Proficient with: First level Review, QC Document Review Tagging for Responsiveness, Privilege Review, Second level Review (PII), BSI Redaction, Assist litigation in-house counsel with special research tasks, E-Discovery Research and Analysis in Relativity and Axcelerate platforms, Able to perform translation of legal documents: English & Spanish.
Attorney at Law
Rivera Mojica Law Offices
01.1997 - 01.2019
- GENERAL LITIGATION PRACTICE representing individuals and private entities.
- Practice in Civil, Contracts, Immigration, Labor, Torts, Insurance, Consumer Debt, Family Law, Administrative Law, and corporate law practice.
- Preparation of legal memorandums and cases from inception through final disposition, including discovery, litigation and appeals, negotiation of settlements.
- Experienced in drafting and reviewing healthcare provider agreements and Medicare Advantage Plans.
Contracts Legal Advisor
HMI Group Inc.
01.2016 - 01.2017
- Contracts drafting
HR Management & Legal Compliance
Doctors Best Choice Inc.
01.2011 - 01.2012
- Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
- Contributed innovative ideas and solutions to enhance team performance and outcomes.
Legal Affairs Director
Premium Medical Service Card
01.2010 - 01.2011
- Managed legal compliance for medical service operations and regulatory requirements.
Administrator
Marbella Sports Medicine Clinic
01.2008 - 01.2010
- Trained new staff on administrative procedures and clinic policies.
Hospital Corpsman
United States Navy
01.1987 - 01.1993
- Assisted medical staff in various clinical procedures and examinations.
- Performed daily medical assessments of patients and recorded vital signs.
Education
Graduate Studies - International Law and International Relations
Instituto Ortega y Gasset
Madrid, Spain01.2013
Graduate Studies - Medical Facilities Administration
Columbia College
Caguas, Puerto Rico01.2010
Juris Doctor -
Interamerican University School of Law
San Juan, PR01.1996
B.A. - Political Science
University of Puerto Rico
San Juan, PR01.1993
Skills
- Asylum case strategy
- Legal research
- E-discovery management
- Immigration law expertise
- Motion practice
- Litigation support
- Time management
- Asylum representation
- Deportation defense
Affiliations
American Bar Association
Military Experience
Hospital Corpsman, United States Navy, Illinois, California, Puerto Rico, 01/01/87 - 12/31/93
Bar Admissions
- Puerto Rico, 11913, active
- Texas, admittance in progress
Timeline
East Coast Attorney Supervisor
Kostiv and AssociatesMiami
02.2023 - 02.2025
Immigration Attorney
Law Offices of Robert Sheldon
01.2022 - 10.2022
E-discovery experience
EpiqGlobal
01.2019 - 01.2021
Contracts Legal Advisor
HMI Group Inc.
01.2016 - 01.2017
HR Management & Legal Compliance
Doctors Best Choice Inc.
01.2011 - 01.2012
Legal Affairs Director
Premium Medical Service Card
01.2010 - 01.2011
Administrator
Marbella Sports Medicine Clinic
01.2008 - 01.2010
Attorney at Law
Rivera Mojica Law Offices
01.1997 - 01.2019
Hospital Corpsman
United States Navy
01.1987 - 01.1993
Graduate Studies - International Law and International Relations
Instituto Ortega y Gasset
Graduate Studies - Medical Facilities Administration
Columbia College
Juris Doctor -
Interamerican University School of Law
B.A. - Political Science
University of Puerto Rico