Nairis Pimentel-Rios

Nairis Pimentel Rios is a Vaccine Injury Paralegal at mctlaw‘s Sarasota office. She brings a strong background in mass tort litigation, case management, and legal research, with experience handling complex cases in state and federal courts.

Before joining mctlaw, Nairis worked at a New York law firm, where she advanced from legal intern to paralegal and ultimately Mass Torts Lead Paralegal. In this leadership role, she supervised and trained paralegals, managed large caseloads, and worked closely with attorneys to prepare cases. Her contributions earned her the firm’s 2025 Award of Excellence for outstanding performance and leadership.

Nairis also served as a judicial intern for the Honorable Ingrid Joseph at the Kings County Supreme Court in New York. She conducted legal research, reviewed court filings, and assisted with judicial decisions, gaining valuable insight into courtroom proceedings.

At mctlaw, Nairis applies her litigation experience and attention to detail to helping individuals who have suffered vaccine-related injuries. She believes building a strong case starts with understanding both the evidence and the person behind it. She strives to make clients feel heard, informed, and supported throughout the legal process.

Nairis graduated magna cum laude from John Jay College of Criminal Justice with a Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice and a minor in Law. She also earned an Advanced Certificate in Immigration Law from the CUNY School of Professional Studies. She is fluent in English and Spanish.

Outside of work, Nairis enjoys reading, traveling, going to the gym, and spending time with her family. She particularly enjoys exploring new countries and cultures.

• The City University of New York,  B.S. in Criminal Justice
• CUNY Graduate Center, Advanced Certificate in Immigration Law