also known as Steve Riley, Steven Riley
Steven P. Rioley is an attorney practicing in the areas of estate planning, asset protection, business law, real estate law, edler law and charitable planning!
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Acquired: 1988
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4805 W Laurel Street, Second Floor, Tampa, FL, 33607
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Posted by Susannah | February 07, 2014 | Estate Planning
An Exemplary Attorney
We have worked with Steve Riley for nearly 15 years. We initially contacted him to handle the rewriting of trusts and complete estate planning for our family. Over the years, he has also overseen the purchase and sale of businesses and other legal needs. Trusts can be very complicated entities and...
Posted by Larry | March 11, 2010 | Real Estate
Anderson partition
Apprehension? Stress? Pressure? Here I was,about to initiate a partition lawsuit against my sister concerning a property we co-owned in Florida. Trouble was, I lived in Colorado and knew absolutely zero attorneys in Florida. Fortunately, I knew a lawyer in the Denver area and he recommended a attorne...
"I endorse this lawyer. I have lost track of how long I have known Steve, but likely for over 10 years. I first met Steve when he was a presenter at a national estate planning conference on practice development. I was amazed then at his knowledge and insight and despite having heard him speak many times since I am continually impressed. Steve created a law practice that was able to deliver wonderful and caring legal services to his clients and provide a fabulous atmosphere for his employees to work and thrive. Steve is a great teacher of other attorneys and is able to cut through issues that may be holding us back in developing the type of law firm we desire. He helps his coaching clients create the type of practice they want and encourages us along the way to never stop improving. I highly recommend Steve to any clients, but also to any lawyer wanting to improve their business and their life"
"I have known Steve for nearly ten years, both as a colleague as well as a coach. He is a well respected national thought leader in the legal community. I'm impressed with ability to cut through the noise and simplify complex concepts in order to achieve effective results. I am proud to call Steve a friend and definitely endorse him wholeheartedly both as an attorney and a coach."
"Steve is an amazing lawyer and teacher of lawyers. He has a wonderful ability to make you feel he is talking only to you in a room full of people. The insight, forward thinking and his ability to help lawyers prioritize what is important to life has made the difference in my life and the lives of hundreds of other lawyers. You can only get this type of teaching from someone who has been there and done that and done it well. One cannot put a value on his advice. I endorse Steve Riley 110%."
"Steve is an extremely talented attorney and law practice leader. His ability to listen and gain understanding of client issues is uncanny. He is a great mentor of mine and if you're looking to learn how to run a successful practice, he is a great resource."
"Steve has provided invaluable business coaching. He is a uniquely experienced and talented advisor."
"Steve and I have worked together for a little over a year, and I have been consistently impressed with his business acumen, dedication to superb client service, and professional and personal generosity."
"Steve and I belong to several professional organizations together. He is very knowledgeable and a strong advocate for his clients. He is the most serious and intellectual attorney I know who is state of the art in all matters."
"I have known Steve Riley for over 15 years. He is by far the most innovative, energetic, and thought-provoking attorney I have ever known. I'm aware of his superior service to his clients and contributions to the legal profession as a whole. I give my highest recommendation and endorsement to Steve."
"Steve is one of the thought leaders in the legal industry. His ability to bring a different approach and mindset to a problem are what separate him from other lawyers in the field.."
"I've known Steve Riley for more many years. He's one of the best communicators I know and on more than one occasion he's inspired me to be a better lawyer."
"Steve demonstrates tremendous knowledge and experience in a wide variety of legal matters. When working with Steve, I have found him to be most thoughtful, articulate, and well-informed. I have tremendous respect for his sound legal knowledge and ability to communicate that knowledge. He is a true asset to our legal community. It is my pleasure to endorse him."
"Steve Riley is one of the thought leaders in the United States in field of estate planning and elder law. As a practicing attorney, he represents his clients in a caring manner, developing a long term relationships with them. He is more than a practicing attorney, however. He is called upon to teach practice skills to estate planning and elder law attorneys (and others!) all over the country. Steve is always on the cutting edge of practice techniques. He has consistently been the voice of caring, relationship-based law practices. He has a unique gift for teaching whether his students are other attorneys or his clients. When Steve finishes explaining a concept - simple or complex - we understand what he means and how it is best implemented. His are the skills of a seasoned and skilled lawyer. Any client will be well served in his hands."
"Steve has long been a leading voice in the Estate Planning community, whether it be local, statewide or on the national stage. He puts the client first and focuses on the relationship first. This leads to the solution that the client wants, rather than the "cookie-cutter", "one size fits all" approach of so many in this area of practice. Steve has now became a nationwide authority in the area of Elder Law. Very few lawyers practice in this area and even fewer do it effectively. I am proud to call Steve my partner and friend."
"Steve Riley is a wealth of knowledge in the areas of wills, trusts, estate planning, asset protection and related areas. His communication skills are outstanding and most importantly, his clients speak well of him. He presents both practical and skilled approaches to estate and life planning."
"I have known Steve for nearly ten years as a colleague and as a coach. I've been to his firm many times, met his team members, and have been impressed with his commitment to clear communication with, and effective results for, his clients. I would have no hesitation referring clients to Steve if they moved to his area."
"I have known Steve for about 10 years -- as an accomplished Business and Estate Planner, Professional and Life Coach, friend, and family man. His life is dedicated to being of service. His empathy and understanding of people is profound, his reserves of patience huge, and his wisdom unique and deep. He is a life-changer. When you work with Steve, you are dealing with the best."
"Steve Riley is an accomplished attorney, respected among his peers. One of Steve's unique characteristics is that, unlike other lawyers, he is quite personable and easy to talk to. He will not talk down to you, but rather, he will ask you how he can help you. Steve is especially capable in helping families preserve their assets rather than see them all spent down to pay the costs associated with long term care. I give Steve my highest recommendation."
"I know Steve as a colleague and a coach. He is great: creative, organized, efficient, and knowledgeable."
"I happily endorse Steve and his office. I have known Steve for over 8 years through his association with the National Network of Estate Planning Attorneys and his Lifetime Growth Program for attorneys. Steve cares about his clients and works to do right by them. He is someone other attorneys look to for answers."
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Law Practice Innovation Award for Client Services, Small Firm Business Magazine
1988 - Present
Owner, The Strategic Counsel Law Group
2010 - Present
Elder CounselMember/Instructor
1996 - Present
National Association of Elder Law AttorneysMember
1988 - Present
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Owe doc stamps on the deed when transferring real property to a living trust?
17 Mar 2010
Can Florida irrevocable trust be dissolved if all beneficiaries are in agreement to do so?
01 Oct 2009
Can I transfer title of my condo into my exempt lifetime trust with a warranty deed?
26 Jul 2009
Business Succession Planning -- Do You Know Who You Want to Run Your Business After You’re Gone?
26 Mar 2010
Know the difference between Long Term Care & Disability Insurance
12 Mar 2010
How to choose a Trustee for your Revocable Living Trust
12 Mar 2010