Maria Jose Rivera
About Maria Jose Rivera
Maria Jose Rivera is a lawyer based in Palm Beach Gardens, FL and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2026. Maria Jose Rivera is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Palm Beach Gardens, Florida
- Corporate Law
- Entertainment and Sports Law
- Litigation - Intellectual Property
Current Firm: McHale & Slavin PA
Education: Florida A&M University, J.D., graduated 2016
Location: Palm Beach Gardens, FL
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