JONATHAN M. RIVERA

**-** **** ****** *******, NY 1 1 102 917-***-**** ade4ws@r.postjobfree.com

EDUCATION

Brooklyn Law School, Brooklyn, New York J.D., June 2001

John Jay College - CUNY, New York, New York B.A. in Government, magna cum laude, May 1997

EXPERIENCE

Manuel A. Romero, P.C., Brooklyn, New York Managing Attorney Trial Attorney

Associate November 2001-present Handle personal injury cases on the plaintiffs' side from inception through trial. Cases include motor vehicle accidents, pedestrian knockdowns, slip/fall, trip/fall, construction site accidents, premises liability and general negligence. Manage office, supervise staff, train paralegals and lawyers in personal injury matters, negotiate settlements with insurance adjusters and third-party claims administrators, including Geico, Liberty Mutual, Progressive, State Farm, Traveler's, American Transit, Country-Wide, Zurich North America, Sedgwick Claims, The Rawlings Company, NYS Liquidation Bureau and NYS Comptroller's Office.

Compromise liens asserted on behalf of medical providers, Medicare (CMS)/Medicaid/HRA, conduct arbitration and mediation hearings, screen cases for potential underinsured/uninsured claims and claims against MVAIC. Manage the office calendar, draft pleadings, motions, affirmations in opposition and appellate briefs. Draft responses to discovery, Hipaa authorizations, NF-2 no-fault applications, Notices of Intention to Make Claim and subpoenas. Track statutes of limitation, and draft Notices of Claim, efile documents, new client intake, screen new cases for acceptance or rejection, visit accident location, photograph defects and client injuries, meet with expert witnesses, including medical experts, accident reconstruction and engineers, conduct depositions, EUO's and statutory hearings, perform legal research and make court appearances.

Addendum of Case Citations, Verdicts and Settlements available upon request.

Federal Express Corporation, New York, New York

Courier May 1997-November 2000 Delivery and pick-up of express packages. Acted as liaison between the company and its clients. Trained new employees. Assessed delivery routes, organized packages and truck inventory. Consulted with management and collaborated with colleagues in developing delivery strategies.

New York County District Attorney's Office, New York, New York

Legal Intern Spring 1997

Assisted trial attorneys and paralegals in various phases of criminal trial preparation. Researched statutes and cases. Assembled and produced documents pursuant to subpoena. Responded to discovery requests, interviewed police officers, witnesses and crime victims. Assisted with Orders of Protection. Observed criminal court proceedings. Organized files, delivered office mail and updated the calendar.

INTERESTS

Travel

Acoustic Guitar