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John B. Reilly
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Biography
John Reilly is the founding member of the Firm and has enjoyed a long and distinguished career in the practice of law. Recognizing that success usually takes teamwork, he is proud to be associated with the Firm’s attorneys and staff who have helped the Firm earn its reputation for excellence in so many areas of the law. And he is extremely honored and grateful for the trust that so many clients have placed in him and the Firm, helping to make this success possible.
Mr. Reilly has represented hundreds of clients, many of whose issues involved litigation. He has tried dozens of cases, primarily before the state and federal courts of Rhode Island and Massachusetts. Due to his many successful efforts and verdicts, several clients have requested that he assist them in federal and state courts elsewhere in the country and he has done so through special permission of those courts. These experiences have helped him experience, appreciate, and incorporate “cutting edge” developments and trial techniques.
John has handled and tried many complex cases involving personal injuries, civil rights, business litigation, environmental law, insurance law, petroleum marketing, defamation, product liability, construction law, workplace injuries, land use and real estate disputes. He has also successfully represented criminal defendants before and at trial. His clients have included individuals, many other lawyers, physicians, small businesses, and nationally known corporations. (The full scope of his practice and the matters handled by the Firm is outlined in greater detail in this website.)
Based on the recommendation of attorneys and judges, Mr. Reilly has been awarded the prestigious “AV” rating of Martindale-Hubbell and been included by Martindale-Hubbell in the Bar Register of Preeminent Attorneys in America. Fewer than about 5% of law firms in United States qualify for these peer-reviewed honors and no lawyer or Firm has a higher rating. John has also been selected as one of Boston’s Top Rated Lawyers, his biography being included in a special stand alone magazine appearing in The Boston Globe. This has also been included in The American Lawyer, The National Law Journal, and Corporate Counsel statewide.
A few years ago John expanded his practice. It now operates from staffed offices in Warwick, Rhode Island and a newer, administrative center in Attleboro, Massachusetts. This has resulted in the ability to service a larger community and resulted in an even more vibrant and dynamic practice and experience for his Firm and its clients.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Litigation
50%
50 years | 7,500 cases
Business
25%
50 years
Personal Injury
25%
50 years | 5,000 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
25%-33%
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
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Licensed in Massachusetts for 40 years
State: Massachusetts
Acquired: 1985
No misconduct found
Licensed in Rhode Island for 49 years
State: Rhode Island
Acquired: 1976
No misconduct found
Location
John Reilly & Associates
8 North Main Street, Suite 304, Attleboro, MA, 02703
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John B. Reilly's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 13 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by Fred | November 21, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Food Poisoning
I hired Attorney John Reilly after I had a severe food poisoning from Taco Bell. Everyone I talked to said I had no case and laughed. Mr Reilly took the case seriously and handled it with the utmost professionalism.
Posted by David | November 1, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Review of John Reilly
Mr. Reilly's lengthy career experience has made him extremely knowledgeable in all aspects of criminal and civil law. He is thorough, diligent and caring...the ultimate professional.
Posted by Roberta | November 1, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
John B. Reilly
I hired Mr. Reilly to represent me in a civil case involving my husband in which the plaintiff sought to connect me to the matter,. John filed all necessary protective motions and responses in connection with interrogatories, affirmative defenses and the court related documents. John thoroughly p...
Posted by anonymous | October 22, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Divorce
John Reilly has skill, talent, experience, knowledge, wisdom and focus. He does the job correctly. I laud everyone in his employ. I highly recommend lawyer John B. Reilly!
Posted by anonymous | October 22, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Open & Honest Attorney
I was represented by another attorney regarding a auto accident while on duty with the State. After several months of review my then attorney notified me that he could not represent me any longer because there was no claim. John Reilly had represented me in the past on previous cases and asked if ...
John B. Reilly's Lawyer Endorsements
"John is an outstanding attorney. After practicing trial law for 25 years, I have learned to spot an excellent advocate, a skilled litigator and a gentleman. He is all three."
"I endorse this lawyer. An extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community."
"I endorse John. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I highly recommend this attorney. Very intelligent and very thorough when analyzing legal issues! Compassionate with clients and aggressive with legal issues! 5 STARS!!"
"I endorse this lawyer. He is an active participant in Avvo and I find his responses exceptional. He is a dedicated and skilled attorney."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Reilly is a very experienced and knowledgeable attorney."
"With forty years of experience as a lawyer Attorney Reilly has risen to the top of the legal profession. He is held in high esteem by both his clients and his peers. His expertise will help you win your case. I highly recomend Attorney Reilly."
"Mr. Reilly has close to 40 years of experience. His answers on Avvo are clear and to the point. I endorse this lawyer."
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"John has a fabulous reputation on Avvo and shows a genuine desire to help people solve their problems."
"I endorse this lawyer. Excellent attorney and very knowledgeable."
"Excellent skills. Deep knowledge of the law and always available to respond to the Avvo community. A superb attorney. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I have just read several answers of my colleague. In addition to being correct and polite, they were customized to the individual needs of the Avvo asker. These are precisely the qualities that any potential client would be looking for in an attorney. Finally, at the end of one answer, he made a very generous offer to assist the askers eventual legal counsel. What a gentleman!"
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Experience
Honors
2017
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
1976 - Present
Principal since 1976, John Reilly & Associates
Associations
2016 - Present
Attleboro Area Bar Association
1976 - Present
Rhode Island Bar Association
Sample of Legal Cases
Detached cornea (repaired) in Auto Crash
$425,000 settlement
Not Guilty Verdict
Not Guilty
Automobile Accident - Wrongful Death
Settled for $575,000.00
Workplace Accident
$1,000,000.00 settlement
Bicycle Accident - Death - $700,000 Settlement
$700,000.00 settlement
Civil Rights Settlement for Contractor
Settled for $175,000.00
Car Accident - $590,794 Jury Verdict
$590,794 jury verdict
Tapalian v. Tusino, 377 F.3d 1 (1st Cir., 2004)
Plaintiff's verdict upheld on appeal
Education
1976
Suffolk University Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
N/A
University of Rhode Island
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
1997
25th Annual Northeast IAATI Training Seminar (Newport, R.I.)
The Role of the Insurance Attorney in Fraud Investigations
1996
Special Investigation Unit ("SIU") Training Seminar (Myrtle Beach, SC - November, 1996)
“The Examination under Oath” and “Mock Trials of Fraud Cases”
Publications
2016
Variety of Topics
Informational Blogs
Languages
English
French
Russian
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
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24 Dec 2012
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Can IRS interview my customers if they decide to conduct an audit? I am a sole proprietor of a small housecleaning business.
06 Dec 2012
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In a contract if the party is hereinafter referred to as "The Member" should the word "the" be capitalized throughout
30 Nov 2012