Marian Rivera Llaurado is an Associate in the firm’s Miami office. She focuses her practice in the areas of admiralty and maritime law, representing cruise lines, vessel owners, tour operators, and other entities in the hospitality and tourism industries. She has extensive experience defending clients in complex and high-exposure matters in state and federal courts, as well as in arbitration, involving personal injury, wrongful death, sexual assault, negligent security, medical negligence, and other maritime-related claims.
She has successfully defended foreign tour operators against claims brought in the United States, including obtaining dismissal of actions on jurisdictional grounds. Marian is known for her steadfast commitment to effective client advocacy.
Prior to focusing her practice on maritime and admiralty matters, Marian gained experience in first-party property insurance litigation, complex business litigation, premises liability, and professional liability litigation.
A Miami native, Marian graduated magna cum laude from Florida International University, earning a Bachelor of Arts in Psychology and a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice. She earned her Juris Doctor from the University of Miami School of Law in 2016, where she served as a Legal Intern with the Children and Youth Law Clinic.
Marian was selected to the 2026 Florida Super Lawyers Rising Stars list and recognized as a top-rated attorney in Transportation/Maritime law.
Marian is fluent in Spanish.
J.D., University of Miami
B.S., magna cum laude, Florida International University
