As the Chief Administrator of The Law Office of Anuj A. Shah, P.C., Carlos de la Riva brings over 20+ years of experience in leading operational improvements within small and mid-sized businesses, using his acute attention to detail to succeed in those arenas.
Carlos studied at the University of Houston and specializes in organizational processes. Among his many previous positions, Carlos played a leading managerial role with the law firm, de la Riva & Associates, an experience which afforded a deep respect of the legal process and how it affects people’s lives.
Importantly for the Firm and its clients, Carlos understands from personal experience the immigration process that individuals and families endure. He was born in Mexico City, immigrated to the United States, & is now a proud United States Citizen.
Carlos is the son of an immigrant from Spain. His father, along with his whole family, was forced to flee from Spain during the Spanish Civil War. His parents, Jorge, and Socorro, fell in love and married in Mexico, and later moved their entire family, including Carlos and his six siblings, to Houston, Texas.
A dedicated family man, Carlos strongly believes that families that stay together are stronger. Carlos is happily married to his beautiful wife, Carrie Lantz de la Riva, and has two amazing sons, Andres & Daniel. Among his greatest enjoyments in life is the time he spends with his family in both Houston and San Antonio.
Carlos remains passionate about helping immigrants live out their American Dream, and Carlos is proud to fight for immigrants everyday with The Law Office of Anuj A. Shah, P.C.