- Avvo Rating – 10
- Clearwater Bar
- American Bar Association
- Florida Bar
- Phi Delta Phi, International Legal Honor Fraternity
- Phi Iota Alpha Fraternity (Former Treasurer)
Rick Rivera, Esq.
Rick is a firm partner. He and his wife Patricia enjoy sailing and spending time at the beach. He is an Angel Tree sponsor and a former police officer. He joined the firm in 2007.
Professional Associations
Honors & Awards
- Book Awards in Evidence, Florida Criminal Practice, and Constitutional Criminal Procedure I
- Dean’s List
Education
- J.D., Cum Laude, Florida State University College of Law, Tallahassee, Florida
- B.A. State University of New York
Past Employment:
- Office of the Public Defender., Sixth Circuit, Pinellas County, FL., Former Assistant Public Defender
- Office of the Public Defender., Former Certified Legal Intern
- Florida State University, Former University Defender
- Florida State University, Former Student Mentor
- Former Police Officer
Languages:
- Spanish
Our Locations Serving West Florida & Beyond
Carlson, Meissner & Hayslett serves the entire West Florida area, with convenient office locations in Tampa, Clearwater, Spring Hill, Newport Richie, Tampa, St. Pete, and Bradenton. With over 50 years of serving clients in the local area and supporting our communities, you can expect superior service, integrity, and compassion from a highly rated, local law firm with deep ties to the region and its people.
Tampa
(727) 306-0273
Clearwater
(727) 306-0273
Bradenton
(727) 306-0273
New Port Richey
(727) 306-0273
Spring Hill
(727) 306-0273
St. Pete
(727) 306-0273
