Band 5
Provided by Luis Rivera
Bankruptcy and Creditors’ Rights Law
Banking and Finance
Litigation
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
“Evidence Workshop: Effective Use of Experts,” Moderator, American Bankruptcy Institute (ABI) Annual Spring Meeting, April 25, 2025
“Applying § 523 to Corporate Sub V Debtors: A Conscious Policy Decision, or a Drafting Oversight?” American Bankruptcy Institute (ABI) Journal, April 1, 2025
“Judicial Roundtable Workouts: Problems, Problems, Problems!” Moderator, Alexander L. Paskay Memorial Bankruptcy Seminar, February 28, 2025
“Evidence Workshop: Mastering the Rules of Evidence in Bankruptcy Court, Part I,” Speaker, American Bankruptcy Institute Winter Leadership Conference, December 13, 2024
“Advanced Fraud and Hidden Assets,” Central Florida Bankruptcy Law Association seminar, October 18, 2024
“MCA Lenders in Bankruptcy - Is it the Wild West or a New Frontier?,” Panelist, Business Law Section of The Florida Bar, June 12, 2024
“Financing Statements: Close Enough Only Counts in Horseshoes,” American Bankruptcy Institute (ABI) Journal, May 2024
“Judicial Roundtable Workouts: Problems, Problems, Problems!,” Panelist, 2024 Alexander L. Paskay Memorial Bankruptcy Seminar, February 16, 2024
“Bankruptcy Crimes,” Panelist, 2024 Alexander L. Paskay Memorial Bankruptcy Seminar, February 15, 2024
“The Kearney fix is in: Preventing Floridians from unintentionally pledging away their retirement,” State-to-State, The Florida Bar Out-of-State Division, Fall 2023
“MCA Lenders in Bankruptcy - Is it the Wild West or a New Frontier?,” Tampa Bay Bankruptcy Bar Association CLE, May 9, 2023
“Judicial Roundtable Workouts: Problems, Problems, Problems!” Moderator, Alexander L. Paskay Memorial Bankruptcy Seminar, February 22, 2023
“The Benefits & Pitfalls of Subchapter V,” The Florida Bar Business Law Section Winter Meeting, January 25, 2023
“Do You Know Our Board Of Trustees?” Eagle News, January 16, 2023
“Know When to Hold ‘Em, Know When to Fold ’Em,” American Bankruptcy Institute (ABI) Journal, January 2023
“Equity & Inclusion Leads to Innovation and Greater Results – The Case of Johnson Publishing Company,” The American Bankruptcy Trustee Journal, Volume 38, Issue 02, Spring 2022
“Antiquated or Adequate? An Overview and Examination of Florida’s Bankruptcy,” The Florida Bar Business Law Section Webinar, May 27, 2021
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.
Spanish
Washington and Lee University School of Law
J.D.
2005
Loyola University
B.A.
2001
AV Preeminent® rated
Martindale-Hubbell
Best Lawyers in America
Florida Super Lawyers
Legal Elite
Florida Trend
Top Lawyers
Naples Illustrated
2024
Provided by Chambers
Provided by Chambers
Luis' knowledge of bankruptcy is in-depth and extensive.
Steven is diligent and always does a great job.
Luis has a tremendously strong knowledge of bankruptcy and has the ability to negotiate very well.
Luis' knowledge of bankruptcy is in-depth and extensive.
Steven is diligent and always does a great job.
Luis has a tremendously strong knowledge of bankruptcy and has the ability to negotiate very well.