Areas of Practice
Education
- Tulane University Law School, J.D., 2003, cum laude
- The George Washington University, M.U.R.P. in Urban and Regional Planning, 1992
- Princeton University, A.B. in Architecture, 1986
Bar Admissions
- Louisiana, 2003
Court Admissions
- 5th Cir., 2003
- E.D. La., 2003
- M.D. La., 2003
- W.D. La., 2003
Bob Rivers is an associate in the Real Estate: Land Use, Development & Finance Practice Group in New Orleans. In this capacity, he is involved in all facets of Jones Walker's real estate practice, including acquisitions, title review, commercial leases, condominium development, servitudes, land use, planning and zoning matters, construction contracting, and environmental compliance.
Prior to practicing law, Mr. Rivers had a 14-year career as an urban planner in Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C., most recently as Administrator for the Nantucket (Massachusetts) Historic District Commission. In his capacity as a professional planner, Mr. Rivers specialized in development review, land use planning, historic preservation, and environmental management. Prior to joining the Real Estate Practice Group, Mr. Rivers was an associate in Jones Walker's general litigation section and practiced in the areas of construction, environmental, and general commercial litigation.
Noteworthy
- Co-Winner, American Planning Association 1997 National Award for Planning in a Large Jurisdiction for the Barataria-Terrebonne National Estuary Program Comprehensive Conservation Master Plan
- Licensed Louisiana Titile Insurance Producer
News
Presentations
- "The Development Approval Process in Louisiana", December 13, 2007
- "Louisiana Land Law for Civil Engineers and Land Surveyors", July 19, 2007
Memberships
- American Bar Association
- American Planning Association
- Community Advisory Group, City of New Orleans Master Plan and Comprehensive Zoning Ordinance Development
- Louisiana State Bar Association
- School of Planning and Urban Studies, University of New Orleans (Adjunct Faculty)
