Rivera,Leonard J.
Leonard J. Rivera
Partner
Kennett Square, PA
610.444.3180 main 610.840.0128 direct  cell 610.444.3270 fax Assistant: Lilia C. Soler lsoler@macelree.com

 

Education

  • Temple University Beasley School of Law
    LL.M. in Trial Advocacy  
  • The Dickinson School of Law of Pennsylvania State University
    Allegheny County Trial Lawyers Moot Court Team

    International Academy of Trial Lawyers Award
  • Ursinus College
    Political Science, Psychology

Admissions

  • Pennsylvania
  • United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
  • United States Supreme Court

 

Leonard J. Rivera

Partner

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Practice Areas

  • Personal Injury
  • Immigration
  • Criminal Defense

Lenny represents individuals in criminal defense matters (juvenile law and serious felony offenses), personal injury cases (auto accidents and slip and falls), immigration matters, and provides general litigation support. In addition, Lenny is experienced in a range of business-related immigration issues and supports small businesses.

Recent Representations

  • Represented family whose 16-year-old daughter died post-operative in a medical malpractice claim against dentist and hospital. Case was settled for significant amount and family felt vindicated and grateful.
  • Represented veteran in criminal matter where a sentence of 1 year was offered by the A.D.A. Client ended up doing a lot less time as a result of attorney advocacy.
  • Represented a U.S. citizen married to a foreign national. Initially denied adjustment but then successful in getting foreign national permanent resident status.

Memberships

  • Chester County Bar Association
  • Pennsylvania Bar Association
  • American Immigration Lawyers Association

Previous Memberships

  • Chester County Bar Association, former Chair of Sole Practitioner/Small Firm Committee and Chair of Law Day Committee

Community Involvement

  • Interbranch Commission on Racial, Gender and Ethical Fairness, Chair of Interpreter Services Committee, Member, Jury Services Committee
  • La Comunidad Hispana, Board member
  • Republican Committee of Chester County
  • Kennett High School Mock Trial team, Coach

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West Chester

17 W. Miner St.

West Chester, PA

19382-3213

610.436.0100

Kennett Square

211 East State St.

Kennett Square, PA

19348-3111

610.444.3180

Delaware Office

5721 Kennett Pike

Centreville, DE

19807-1311

302.654.4454