ocated in Lafayette, Louisiana, Scofield & Rivera was formed to exceed the expectations of its clients by providing prompt, personal attention; effective communication; a dedicated work ethic; and quality, innovative legal services — virtues that larger firms often forget. These goals have allowed us to consistently earn successful results for our clients, either through professional representation in the court room or favorable settlements.
Bryan Scofield and Jim Rivera have practiced together for over twelve years, and both bring outstanding academic and professional credentials to the firm. Bryan and Jim served on the Louisiana Law Review, and Jim earned Order of the Coif honors. Both have been named as "Louisiana Super Lawyers", and the firm is recognized and listed in Best's Directory of Recommended Insurance Attorneys. Further, Jim is a certified mediator. Each has successfully represented the interests of their clients in many types of litigation in state and federal courts throughout Louisiana.
he firm focuses on civil litigation ranging from multi-million dollar catastrophic oil and gas well blow-outs to commercial automobile accidents. Mr. Scofield and Mr. Rivera regularly handle a variety of claims, including oil and gas, maritime/admiralty, commercial trucking and auto, insurance defense, products liability, residential and commercial construction defect, premises liability, environmental and contractual indemnification claims. Representative clients include oil and gas operators, service companies, vessel owners and operators, commercial trucking and service companies with automobile fleets, commercial and residential builders/general contractors, other business interests and insurance companies in the United States and London markets.