LINJÊ RIVERS

Linjê Rivers, Chief Legal Officer of the Southeast region, is a distinguished trial attorney known for his expertise in wrongful death and serious injury cases. He is a formidable advocate who has achieved record-setting jury verdicts, including a $37,951,887 award and a recent landmark $158 million verdict in Missouri in 2024. His successes underscore his commitment to securing justice for clients facing catastrophic injuries due to negligence.

Linjê represents a wide range of cases within the firm, focusing on wrongful death and severe personal injury. His deep knowledge of the law, coupled with his tenacity in the courtroom, enables him to achieve significant results for his clients, often presenting cases at both state and federal levels. His approach is thorough and strategic, ensuring that each case is meticulously prepared and effectively communicated, from initial filings to final verdicts.

Before joining his current firm, Linjê honed his litigation skills at a boutique law firm specializing in personal injury and civil litigation. His experience further expanded in public service roles as Assistant General Counsel with the Florida Department of Financial Services and the Florida Office of Financial Regulation. There, he gained valuable insights into regulatory practices and honed his litigation skills in Florida’s State Trial and Appellate Courts.

Linjê’s educational background reflects his dedication to rigorous analysis and advocacy. He earned a Bachelor of Arts in both Accounting and Economics from Morehouse College in 2006 and then pursued his Juris Doctor from the University of Florida’s Levin College of Law, graduating in 2009. His qualifications include bar admissions in Florida and Georgia, as well as the ability to practice in all Florida and Georgia state courts, and in the U.S. District Courts for the Northern Districts of Georgia and Florida.

With his impressive track record, diverse experience, and commitment to client advocacy, Linjê Rivers is a powerhouse in the field of wrongful death and personal injury law. His ability to secure justice and substantial settlements for his clients makes him an invaluable asset to his firm and a trusted legal champion for those in need.

EDUCATION

Morehouse College, Atlanta, Georgia

University of Florida – Levin College of Law, Gainesville, Florida

PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS

Tallahassee Legal Aid Foundation, President-Elect (2017), Member 2013 – Present

Leadership Tallahassee – Class 36

William Reece Leadership Academy – Florida Bar, Class III

Florida Association of Justice – Member

Capital City Justice Association – Member

Government Lawyer Section – Florida Bar, Secretary – 2016-2017

Unlicensed Practice of Law, Standing Committee, member – Florida Bar, 2016-2019

Diversity and Inclusion, Standing Committee, member – Florida Bar, 2014-2016

Administrative Law Section, member – Florida Bar

Tallahassee Bar Association, member

Tallahassee Barristers Association, member

Community Human Services Program, Volunteer (2013- present)

Volunteer Income Tax Assistance Program