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Atty. Marjorie Rich R. Rivera

Fields of Expertise

During her legal studies, she was the Secretary-General of the San Beda Legal Aid Bureau, a student-run legal aid clinic recognized and approved by the Supreme Court. A member of the Philippine Bar, Atty. Marj earned her Juris Doctor degree from San Beda University and her Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from the University of Santo Tomas.

At the onset of her career, Atty. Marj assisted at the Public Attorney’s Office – Manila District Office where she acquired considerable experience in litigation, legal counseling, and legal drafting.

Apart from her now extensive experience in criminal and civil litigation, Atty. Marj has likewise successfully represented her clients before administrative agencies such as the SEC, NLRC, and CSC. Her combined experience in Civil, Criminal litigation as well as before the aforesaid agencies have given her a unique perspective on how to address and more importantly prevent possible legal concerns and/or issues of her clients. 

Through her experience in the Firm, Atty. Marj has exhibited her unique ability to understand the specific requirements of her clients and has successfully endeavored to ensure that their respective interests are not only protected but rather are given the optimum legal environment to blossom.

FIELDS OF EXPERTISE

Preventative legal governance and multi-forum administrative command

Atty. Rivera's practice integrates precise courtroom advocacy with proactive compliance strategies before diverse regulatory oversight agencies.

Civil and Criminal Litigation

Comprehensive courtroom command, tactical legal counseling, and detailed trial drafting forged through high-volume public defense and private firm litigation experience.

Administrative and Regulatory Advocacy

Authoritative and successful representation of client interests before the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), National Labor Relations Commission (NLRC), and Civil Service Commission (CSC).

Preventative Risk Diagnosis

Cross-disciplinary analysis of organizational activities to identify structural vulnerabilities, addressing and neutralizing legal exposure before conflicts arise.

Client-Centric Compliance Strategy

Deeply understanding specific client requirements to provide tailored, long-term frameworks that ensure business operations thrive within a protected legal setting.

Fields of Expertise

Atty. Marjorie Rich R. Rivera is a dedicated litigator and compliance specialist at Parada Rivera Evardone & Salalima Attorneys-at-Law (PRESLAW). She is celebrated for her remarkable ability to combine rigorous courtroom advocacy with a highly strategic, preventative approach to legal risk management.

Her strong ethical foundation and commitment to advocacy were evident early in her academic career. Equipped with a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy from the University of Santo Tomas, she proceeded to earn her Juris Doctor degree from San Beda University. During her legal studies, she distinguished herself as the Secretary-General of the San Beda Legal Aid Bureau, a Supreme Court-recognized legal aid clinic where she developed a profound dedication to public service and early litigation strategy.

At the onset of her professional career, Atty. Rivera sharpened her trial skills at the front lines of the Philippine justice system, assisting at the Public Attorney’s Office (PAO) – Manila District Office. This high-volume, high-stakes environment provided her with considerable, battle-tested experience in criminal and civil litigation, rapid legal counseling, and the precise drafting of essential legal documents.

Transitioning into private practice, she expanded her expertise to encompass complex administrative and regulatory law. She has successfully represented a diverse clientele before powerful government agencies, including the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), the National Labor Relations Commission (NLRC), and the Civil Service Commission (CSC). This multi-forum experience grants her a panoramic view of how legal, operational, and administrative liabilities intersect.

At PRESLAW, Atty. Rivera is highly valued for her unique perspective on conflict prevention. Instead of merely reacting to disputes, she utilizes her comprehensive litigation background to diagnose potential legal concerns before they escalate. She is deeply invested in understanding the specific, nuanced requirements of her clients, dedicating her practice to constructing ironclad legal frameworks that not only protect their current interests but provide the optimum, risk-free environment for their future endeavors to blossom.

The most effective legal strategy transcends immediate dispute resolution; it lies in diagnosing structural vulnerabilities early and engineering preventative safeguards that allow your business to seamlessly thrive.

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