Benjamin Kneeland Riley

Benjamin Kneeland Riley

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Industry Recognition 5.0 star rating
Professional Conduct 5.0 star rating

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  • French
  • Spanish

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Ben Riley has tried over 20 cases to verdict before juries, judges and arbitrators. He specializes in trade secret, patent, and other intellectual property... more

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David Alan Makman

I endorse this lawyer. Ben is one of the best trial lawyers I have ever worked with. His writing and editorial abilities are phenomenal. His court... more

Endorsement from lawyer: David Makman , San Francisco (CA), Almost 2 years ago
Joshua Alan Burt

Ben is an tremendously bright and hard working attorney. His knowledge of a broad range of legal issues is unparalleled. He truly cares about his... more

Endorsement from lawyer: Joshua Burt , Ventura (CA), Almost 2 years ago

Résumé

 

License

29 years since Benjamin Kneeland Riley was first licensed to practice law.

State License status Year acquired Last updated by Avvo
California Active 1983 12/19/2012

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

Work Experience

Position Duration
Partner at Howrey LLP. 2005–2010
Partner at Cooley Godward Castro Huddleson & Tatum 1984–2005

Education

School Major Degree Graduated
UC Berkeley SOL Boalt Hall law 1983
Dartmouth Coll History undergraduate 1979

Awards

Award Name Granting Organization Date
Super Lawyer Super Lawyers Magazine 2010
Super Lawyer Super Lawyers Magazine 2009
See all 7 awards

Associations

Position Association Name Duration
Lawyer Representative to the 9th Circuit United States District Court for the Northern District of California 2011–present
President Association of Business Trial Lawyers (Northern California chapter) 2007
See all 6 association entries

Portfolio

Publications

Article Publication Date
Three Legal Lessons for Startups Fortune.com 2011
Chapter 9, Trade Secret Damages Calculating and Proving Damages (Law Journal Press) 2011
See all 4 publications

Speaking Engagements

Presentation Name Conference Date
Legals Lessons for Startups Menlo Ventures Portfolio Conference 2010