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James K. Riley

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Also known as Jim Riley
James K. Riley
An attorney's work and efforts must always be based upon a deep and sincere desire to help people.

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Experience 5.0 star rating
Industry Recognition 5.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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Overview

Practice Areas

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  • 34% Estate Planning
    41 years, 5,850 cases
  • 33% Elder Law
    41 years, 3,180 cases
  • 33% Litigation
    41 years, 2,650 cases

Contact Information

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  • 845-735-5050
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  • O'Connell & Riley
    144 East Central Avenue
    Pearl River, NY 10965
    Office: 845-735-5050
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  • O'Connell & Riley
    210 Summit Avenue
    Suite A-7
    Montvale, NJ 07645
    Office: 845-735-5050
    Office: 845-735-5050
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Languages Spoken

  • Spanish

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I am an attorney and partner in the law firm of O'Connell Riley in Pearl River, N.Y and also Montvale, N.J. I help my personal clients in the areas of estate... more

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Client Reviews

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5 star rating

“Recent Estate Settlement”

Posted by: Donald, 3 months ago.

Client Review: Jim and especially his paralegal Angela were superb and top quality professionals handling the recent settlement of a family estate for me. They... more
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5 star rating

“Estate Planning”

Posted by: a Estate Planning client, 8 months ago.

Client Review: My family has known Mr. Riley for over 30 years and have trusted him to handle all of our affairs, most recently for my own estate planning as well... more
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Peer Endorsements

Endorsements

2 endorsements


Robert Daniel Kelly

I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Riley has been providing good information to the community regarding the law. He cares about people and gives of his... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Robert Kelly , Seattle (WA), About 1 year ago
Terrence James Cortelli

I know Jim and I know he is an excellent attorney. In terms of Estate Planning, in my humble opinion, there is no attorney better than him in... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Terrence Cortelli , Pearl River (NY), Over 2 years ago

Résumé

 

License

41 years since James K. Riley was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
New Jersey Active 1982 07/15/2009
New York Currently registered 1971 05/21/2011

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

Work Experience

Position Duration
Partner at O'Connell & Riley Attorneys At Law 1978–present
Town Attorney at Town of Orangetown 1996–2004
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Education

School Major Degree Graduated
Rutgers University, New Brunswick/Piscataway Law JD - Juris Doctor 1970
Fordham University A.B. 1967

Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Super Lawyer New York Super Lawyers 2010
Probono Legal Services Award Rockland County Bar Association 2009
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Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Adjunct Associate Professor/Education Law Pace University, Pleasantville, NY 2010-present
Member National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys 2007-present
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Portfolio

Contribution

Contributor Level 9
Answers: 43 Legal Answers
1 Best Answer - chosen by asker
7 Answers marked "I agree" by other lawyers
9 Answers marked helpful by other users
Guides: 0 Legal Guides
0 Staff Picks
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Publications

Article Publication Date
A Strange Case of Mistaken Identity New York State Bar Journal 1998

Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Special Education and Special Needs Law Hudson Valley Conference on Special Education and Special Needs 2012
Estate Administration Estate Adminstration Program 2012
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