Jorge Luis Rivas Jr. Attorney at Law
Jorge Luis Rivas Jr. was raised in El Paso, Texas. After receiving his Business Degree from the University of Texas at Austin, Mr. Rivas attended & graduated from Baylor Law School. Jorge has more than 25 years of experience practicing law in the El Paso and southern New Mexico area.
Before opening his law practice in 1995, Jorge was a prosecutor with the El Paso District Attorney’s Office and an attorney with a personal injury & employment insuran defense firm. His areas of practice are personal injury and employment discrimination.
Jorge benefits from a prestigious reputation in the El Paso area. He is licensed to practice in the State of Texas, the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas, United States Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit, and the Supreme Court of the United States. As a retired JAG and artillery officer, Mr. Rivas brings his discipline & leadership experience to the courtroom. Mr. Rivas also serves as an Associate Municipal Judge for the City of El Paso. Jorge and his wife, Shelly, also an attorney, reside in El Paso with their two children. He dedicates much of his time to his family and enjoys giving back to his community.
Jorge appreciates building genuine friendships with clients. He understands his clients’ needs & always strives to help their situation. Mr. Rivas brings candor and honesty to a profession that often confuses many people.
Mr. Rivas proudly serves alongside a very experienced and aggressive legal team. Each brings decades of experience, is completely committed to maximizing each case, and provides each client with the attention and compensation they deserve.


Additional:
Command and General Staff College
El Paso Bar Association
El Paso Bridges Academy (Advisory Board Member, 2004-2006)
Mexican American Bar Association (Board of Directors, 2003-2004)
El Paso Young Lawyers Association
United States of America Meritorious Service Medal (2014)
State Bar of Texas Grievance Committee, District 17 (June 2017-2023)
State Bar of Texas, District 17 Grievance Committee Chair (2019-2021)
Queen of Peace Church – Children’s Liturgy Instructor (2018-Present)
El Paso Ballet Theater, Board of Directors (2022-Present)


