Oscar R. Rivera
About Oscar R. Rivera
Oscar R. Rivera is a lawyer based in Plantation, FL and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2016. Oscar R. Rivera is recognized in the following practice area:
- Plantation, Florida
- Real Estate Law
Current Firm: Siegfried Rivera PA
Education: Georgetown University, J.D., graduated 1981
Location: Plantation, FL
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