Practice Areas - RIVERO MESTRE LLP | Miami + New York Attorneys | International Law

Rivero Mestre focuses exclusively on litigation matters. Our multilingual attorneys and staff are ready to take on national and international business disputes in the following practice areas:

Complex Commercial Litigation

Because of our trial experience, we begin with the end in mind. We start from the certain knowledge that all pre-trial litigation must be directed to ultimately winning a trial.

International Litigation & Arbitration

From our Miami and New York offices, we focus on resolving complex, high-value international business disputes.

Securities & Financial Services Litigation

Rivero Mestre’s securities and financial services litigation practice is focused on representing corporate defendants as well as individual officers and directors in class actions and large individual actions.

Class Action Litigation

Rivero Mestre’s experienced and innovative class action litigators have achieved outstanding results both defending and prosecuting class actions in federal and state courts throughout the United States. We have been honored as class action firm of the year by the Daily Business Review.

White Collar Criminal Defense

Rivero Mestre’s highly-skilled team of white-collar practitioners has represented public officials, executives, managers, corporations, and professionals in the most sensitive investigations.

Internal Investigations

If your company needs an internal investigation, you have a dangerous situation that requires highly-skilled and experienced outside counsel.

Intellectual Property Litigation

Our lawyers have extensive experience litigating and arbitrating on behalf of intellectual property owners in complex, high-stakes disputes. We also have significant experience in cross-border intellectual property litigation.

Appellate Practice & Trial Support

Rivero Mestre’s lawyers are known as game changers. While appellate law traditionally focuses on what happened in the lower court, we believe that a holistic strategy is critical in our appellate litigation practice, especially when challenging or defending a decision.

Rivero Mestre Attorneys Attended CABA’s 2025 Annual Convention and Judicial Luncheon

Aug 29, 2025

MIAMI — Rivero Mestre attorneys Amanda L. Fernandez, President of CABA, and Taylor Diaz, a current L.E.A.D. fellow, along with Allison Henry, Daniela Tenjido-Eljaiek, and law clerks Daniela Acosta and Gabriela Lorenzo, recently attended the Cuban American Bar Association’s 2025 Annual Convention and Judicial Luncheon at the Ritz-Carlton in Coconut Grove. The two-day convention featured […]
Jorge A. Mestre Named 2026 “Lawyer of the Year” by The Best Lawyers in America®

Aug 21, 2025

MIAMI — Rivero Mestre is pleased to announce that Jorge A. Mestre has been named 2026 “Lawyer of the Year” by The Best Lawyers in America in the International Arbitration – Commercial category. Best Lawyers awards a “Lawyer of the Year” honor to the lawyer who receives the highest peer feedback in a specific practice area […]
Thirteen Rivero Mestre Lawyers Featured in the 2026 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America®

Aug 21, 2025

MIAMI — Rivero Mestre is pleased to announce that 13 lawyers are featured in the 2026 edition of The Best Lawyers in America. Congratulations to Andrés Rivero, Jorge A. Mestre, Christina Ceballos-Levy, Robert J. Kuntz, Jr., Ana C. Malavé, Maria Sosa Marquez, Julio Eduardo Paez, and Alan H. Rolnick for being featured in the 2026 […]
Jorge A. Mestre Spoke at the HNBF’s 2025 Future Latino Leaders Summer Law Camp

Aug 20, 2025

MIAMI — Jorge A. Mestre recently spoke at the HNBF’s 2025 Future Latino Leaders Summer Law Camp at FIU in Washington, D.C. The firm was proud to sponsor this year’s program, which brought together students from across the country to engage with lawyers at global law firms, corporations, and government offices. The Future Latino Leaders Summer […]
Amanda L. Fernandez Named a Finalist in ALM Corporate Counsel’s 2025 Women, Influence & Power in Law Awards

Aug 12, 2025

MIAMI — Rivero Mestre is pleased to announce that Amanda L. Fernandez has been named a finalist in ALM Corporate Counsel’s 2025 Women, Influence & Power in Law Awards for “Managing Partner of the Year,” which honors women leaders advancing the empowerment of women in law. Amanda was recognized for leading the firm, which continues […]
Seven Rivero Mestre Partners Named in the 2025 Lawdragon 500 Leading Global Litigators Guide

Aug 6, 2025

MIAMI — Rivero Mestre is pleased to announce that Andrés Rivero, Jorge A. Mestre, Christina Ceballos-Levy, Amanda L. Fernandez, Robert J. Kuntz Jr., Ana C. Malavé, and Alan H. Rolnick have been named in the 2025 Lawdragon 500 Leading Global Litigators Guide. Lawdragon states, “at the forefront of Global Litigation are lawyers and firms whose […]
Rivero Mestre Secures Eleventh Circuit Ruling in Helms-Burton Case Against American Airlines

Aug 5, 2025

MIAMI — Rivero Mestre announced today that it has secured a ruling from the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit to proceed with a lawsuit against American Airlines under Title III of the Helms-Burton Act. The lawsuit, brought by José López Regueiro, alleges that American Airlines trafficked José Martí International Airport in Havana—a […]
Jorge A. Mestre Honored at the HNBF’s 2025 Annual Awards Dinner

Jul 31, 2025

MIAMI — Jorge A. Mestre was honored at the Hispanic National Bar Foundation’s 2025 Annual Awards Dinner at the Mayflower Hotel in Washington, D.C., on Thursday, July 17, for his service as president from 2018 to 2023. Since joining the board in 2011, Jorge has demonstrated an unwavering commitment to the HNBF’s mission to help […]
Rivero Mestre Attorneys Attended CABA’s L.E.A.D. Program at The Florida Bar Annual Convention

Jul 30, 2025

MIAMI — Rivero Mestre attorneys Amanda L. Fernandez and Taylor Diaz recently attended the Cuban American Bar Association’s third Leadership, Education, And, Development (L.E.A.D.) program at The Florida Bar Annual Convention in Boca Raton. Amanda, who serves as CABA President, and Taylor, a current L.E.A.D. fellow, joined other leaders for the event and early networking […]
Rivero Mestre Names Sylmarie Trujillo Partner

Jul 10, 2025

MIAMI — Rivero Mestre is pleased to announce that Sylmarie Trujillo has been named partner. “Sylmarie is a fierce advocate who consistently delivers excellent work and meaningful contributions to the team,” Jorge A. Mestre said. “We’re excited to see her continued growth and success.” Sylmarie focuses her practice on complex, cross-border disputes, specifically involving Latin […]
Rivero Mestre Managing Partner Amanda Fernandez Featured in South Florida Business Journal’s Power Leaders in Law & Accounting

Jul 8, 2025

MIAMI — Rivero Mestre Managing Partner Amanda L. Fernandez, who also serves as President of the Cuban American Bar Association, was recently featured in the South Florida Business Journal’s 2025 Power Leaders in Law & Accounting. In her interview, Amanda shares why she chose the legal field, what she would change about it, the biggest challenges […]
Amanda L. Fernandez Recognized in Florida Trend Legal Elite’s 2025 NOTABLE Managing Partners

Jul 1, 2025

MIAMI — Rivero Mestre is pleased to announce that Amanda L. Fernandez has been recognized in Florida Trend Legal Elite’s 2025 NOTABLE Managing Partners, which recognizes “outstanding managing partners” from firms across Florida. Amanda was recognized for her leadership at the firm and her ongoing commitment to the legal community, exemplified by her current role […]

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