Vivian Rivera Drohan, Appellate Attorney in New York
Over 36 years of legal practice · focused on Appellate, Employment, and IP
PartneratDrohan Lee LLP
New, NY
Practicing appellate in New York since 1990.
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Vivian Rivera Drohan is a partner based in New York, NY. The practice focuses on Appellate, Employment, and IP. Vivian has over 36 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Drohan Lee LLP.
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- New York, NY
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- over 36 years
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- Appellate · Employment · IP
- Handles Appellate, Employment, and IP matters from New York, NY.
- Over 36 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
About Vivian Rivera Drohan: Vivian Rivera Drohan is a partner based in New York, NY. The practice focuses on Appellate, Employment, and IP. Vivian has over 36 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Drohan Lee LLP.
Areas of practice
Vivian's practice areas in New York
Vivian concentrates on appellate, employment, ip, and securities. Each area below outlines the kind of case Vivian handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Appellate
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Employment
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IP
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Securities
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Appellate cases in New York
Vivian takes appellate matters in New York. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Vivian agrees to represent you.
Employment cases in New York
Vivian takes employment matters in New York. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Vivian agrees to represent you.
IP cases in New York
Vivian takes ip matters in New York. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Vivian agrees to represent you.
Securities cases in New York
Vivian takes securities matters in New York. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Vivian agrees to represent you.
Biography
Vivian Rivera Drohan, appellate attorney serving New York
Vivian Rivera Drohan is a partner based in New York, NY. The practice focuses on Appellate, Employment, and IP. Vivian has over 36 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Drohan Lee LLP. Vivian works from New York and takes on appellate matters across the region.
Vivian Rivera Drohan, Partner, is the head of the firm’s Litigation Practice. Her practice encompasses commercial, investment, employment, and intellectual property litigation. Her experience includes federal and state trial and appellate litigation, as well as arbitration and mediation, including international dispute resolution before various arbitration forums such as American Arbitration Association, and Swiss Chamber’s Arbitration Institution, and various regulatory and self-regulatory agencies including the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Human Rights Division, Securities and Exchange Commission, Financial Industry Regulatory Authority, Commodities Futures Trading Commission and National Futures Association. She was a Partner with Drohan & Drohan LLP from 1995 until that firm’s merger with Lee & Kelley in 2007. Currently, Ms. Drohan’s clients include insureds, public and private investors and issuers, investment funds and managers, banks and brokers, as well as hospitality providers and start-ups. Prior to 1995, Ms. Drohan served six years as a Trial Attorney with in-house counsel for Crum & Forster Insurance where she handled an extensive insurance litigation docket involving construction and insurance policy coverage matters in addition to appellate work.
Ms. Drohan is a FINRA and American Arbitration Association approved arbitrator. She is also a member of the Federal Bar Association, President of the Women’s Bar Association, The Puerto Rican Bar Association, and the New York State Bar Association. She is also on the Board of Directors and President for the New York Chapter of the Women’s Bar Association, in addition to being co-chair of the Federal Practice and Membership Committees.
Working with Vivian on a appellate matter
Vivian Rivera Drohan, Partner, is the head of the firm’s Litigation Practice. Her practice encompasses commercial, investment, employment, and intellectual property litigation. Her experience includes federal and state trial and appellate litigation, as well as arbitration and mediation, including international dispute resolution before various arbitration forums such as American Arbitration…
Clients Vivian works with
Vivian reviews new inquiries case-by-case for appellate, employment, and ip matters across New York.
Credentials
Credentials — where Vivian studied and practices
Brooklyn Law School
J.D. · 1990
Jurisdictions
Vivian's state bar admissions
District of Columbia
2013 · ACTIVE
New York
1990 · ACTIVE
Vivian studied at J.D. in Brooklyn Law School.
Law school and academic background
Vivian completed J.D. in Brooklyn Law School. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Vivian runs in New York is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Locations
Vivian Rivera Drohan's office in New York
Vivian's primary office is at 5 Penn Plaza, New York, NY, 10001. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Vivian Rivera Drohan — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new appellate attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Vivian usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Vivian charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Vivian's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Vivian will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a appellate attorney in New York
A short list to run through before you commit: How many appellate matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Vivian
Vivian discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in appellate practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every appellate matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Vivian confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Vivian's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many appellate practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Vivian Rivera Drohan
How much does it cost to hire Vivian for a appellate case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Vivian walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Vivian offer a free consultation?
Vivian charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Vivian's office. Some appellate attorneys offer free consults — check Vivian's current terms during booking.
How long do appellate cases in New York typically take?
Simple appellate matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Vivian gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Vivian take my case if I'm outside New York?
Vivian is licensed in New York. Matters governed by New York law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Vivian will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Vivian?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Vivian will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Vivian accepting new appellate clients right now?
Vivian's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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