Luis Rivera

Practice Areas

Bankruptcy and Creditors’ Rights Law

Banking and Finance

Litigation

Professional Memberships

The Florida Bar, Twentieth Judicial Circuit Grievance Committee "C," 2018-2021

U.S. District Court, Bench Bar Fund Committee

Supreme Court of Florida, Mediator Qualifications and Discipline Review Board, 2021-2024

Lee County Bar Association, Law Week Committee, Blood Drive Chair

Southwest Florida Bankruptcy Professionals Association, Past-President

The Middle District of Florida Pro Se Bankruptcy Legal Assistance Clinic, Inc., Board of Directors

Bankruptcy Law Educational Series Foundation, Inc., Board of Directors

U.S. Bankruptcy Court, Middle District of Florida, District-Wide Steering Committee, Local Rules Committee

Hispanic Institute at Hodges University, Past-Chair of the Advisory Board

Lee County Hispanic Affairs Advisory Board, Past-Chair

Lee County Charter Review Committee, Former Member

Chamber of Southwest Florida Leadership Lee, 2010 Class

Career

Luis Rivera helps clients navigate some of the most difficult situations faced by businesses, including complex business litigation, bankruptcy, creditors’ rights, and insolvency matters. A trusted advisor, Luis is one of only ten attorneys in Florida who is board certified in Business Bankruptcy Law and Consumer Bankruptcy by the American Board of Certification and one of only two court-appointed fiduciaries who administers Chapter 7 bankruptcy cases in Southwest Florida.

Among his peers, Luis is known for his deep industry knowledge and established relationships within Florida courts. He is praised by clients for his thorough understanding of complex financial matters and his ability to simplify the complicated bankruptcy process and creditors’ rights. Luis’ bankruptcy experience includes representation of lenders, individuals, and financial institutions in both consumer (Chapter 7 and 13) and Chapter 11 reorganization cases, as well as involuntary and discharge proceedings. He also has extensive experience in a variety of business and general civil litigation matters, including contract disputes, real property litigation, mortgage foreclosure, landlord/tenant disputes, and title insurance litigation.

In addition to his work with clients, Luis also uses his financial and legal experience throughout his community and has most recently been appointed by Governor Ron DeSantis to the Florida Gulf Coast University Board of Trustees.

Publications

“Do You Know Our Board Of Trustees?” Eagle News, January 16, 2023

Education

Awards