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**Mariah M. Rivera** **Workers' Compensation & Personal Injury Attorney** **Pond Lehocky Giordano LLP | Philadelphia, PA** Mariah M. Rivera is a skilled attorney at Pond Lehocky Giordano LLP, where she specializes in workers' compensation and personal injury law. Drawing on her extensive background in criminal law and a passionate commitment to social justice, Mariah provides her clients with compassionate and tenacious representation. Mariah earned her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Arcadia University, where she engaged deeply with pressing global issues, including the Mediterranean migration crisis. In 2015, she traveled to Sicily, Italy, where she met North African migrants and gained firsthand insights into the challenges faced by displaced populations. Following her graduation in 2018, Mariah attended the Drexel Kline School of Law, where she was actively involved with the Latin American Law Students Association (LALSA), serving as both 1L Representative and Secretary. During her third year, she became a Certified Legal Intern with the Defender’s Association, gaining valuable courtroom experience by representing clients in felony Preliminary Hearings and Misdemeanor Trials. After obtaining her law degree in 2022, Mariah joined the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office, where she honed her litigation skills over two years. In her first year, she prosecuted adult criminal defendants, focusing on felony Preliminary Hearings and Misdemeanor Trials. In her second year, she shifted her focus to juvenile cases, advocating for justice on behalf of young defendants. Mariah's talent and dedication were recognized when she was selected as one of two participants from her class for the prestigious “Top Gun” Undercover Drug Law Enforcement Training, further enhancing her expertise in criminal investigations and litigation. Licensed to practice law in Pennsylvania, Mariah is committed to representing injured workers with integrity and empathy, understanding the complexities they face in workers' compensation matters. At Pond Lehocky Giordano, she combines her robust trial experience and advocacy skills to achieve favorable outcomes for her clients. Outside of her legal career, Mariah is an avid sports enthusiast, actively participating in a Division II Women’s Soccer Team based in Media, PA, and enjoying both playing and watching various sports.
Workers' compensation attorneys help injured workers obtain benefits for workplace injuries. They navigate the claims process and fight for fair compensation. Common matters include workplace injuries, occupational illness, denied claims, disability benefits.