Rick Rivera, Esq.

Rick Rivera and his wife Patricia enjoy sailing and spending time at the beach. He is an Angel Tree sponsor and former police officer. He joined the firm in 2007. Rick is a firm partner who practices criminal defense law in Pinellas, Hillsborough and surrounding counties.

The attorneys and staff at Carlson, Meissner, Hart & Hayslett, P.A. are committed to the Tampa Bay and Florida communities in which we live and practice. Protecting your rights, your freedom and your future is the essence of our practice and we work hard to live up to the highest standards of the legal profession every day.

Our team takes pride in providing reliable legal guidance for whatever matter you may face, from DUI, drug possession or other criminal charge, to denied workers’ compensation claims auto accident injuries.

Education:

• J.D., Cum Laude, Florida State University College of Law, Tallahassee, Florida
• B.A. State University of New York

Professional Associations and Memberships:

• Clearwater Bar
• American Bar Association
• Florida Bar
• Phi Delta Phi, International Legal Honor Fraternity