Brendan Russell Riley

I had the good fortune of becoming acquainted with Mr. Riley after I was involved in an auto accident with a person who seemed to think the truth was synonymous with fiction. The accident happened on a dark night in St. Pete. After coming to a full stop at an intersection controlled by a two-way stop... sign, I carefully sighted in both directions, then proceeded to drive across 4th Street. The last thing I heard before the impact was screeching brakes. At first, being in a dazed state, I couldn’t reconcile how this could have happened, considering how diligent I had been in checking if it was safe to proceed. After being taken by ambulance to the ER, I was told that I had suffered a concussion along with bruised ribs and a few lacerations. Unfortunately, I was also informed that the other driver had stated to the police that I had pulled out in front of them, and was being cited for failure to yield and careless driving. I knew something wasn’t right because after 40 years of driving, I’ve never had an accident; in fact, I’ve never even been cited. The next day I contacted my insurance company to explain what had happened, that a car had come out of nowhere, I could practically hear the laughter through the phone as he told me that this was going to be an at fault accident causing my insurance premium to substantially increase and that I was responsible for the cost of repairing my vehicle because my policy was for liability only. This was the moment I knew I needed legal help, so I began searching for an attorney. I spoke with the offices of at least a dozen attorneys, but none of them would take my case without a substantial retainer fee because I was the one considered at fault. I became dismayed, especially after seeing the slick TV commercials from lawyers all too eager to represent someone involved in an auto accident. This is when I remembered that a friend had told me about how he was involved in an accident in which his insurance company refused to compensate him. He then hired an attorney who took his case on a contingency basis, and he received a settlement larger than what he had originally requested. I contacted him, and he told me the attorney’s name was Brendan Riley. Hopeful, I gave Mr. Riley’s office a call. He wasn’t available, so the receptionist asked about the circumstances. She informed me that Mr. Riley would soon get in touch with me. After my experience with the other lawyers, I was surprised to receive a return call within an hour. It was Mr. Riley himself, not a paralegal screening for premium cases. He arranged for me to come in that very afternoon. He was very pleasant and eager to hear my side of the story. As I explained the series of events leading up to the accident, he listened intently. Then he stared back at me with a startled look of anticipation and asked, Were his headlights on? At that moment, I realized what had happened. I didn’t see the vehicle because it was black, on a moonless night with no streetlights, and most likely speeding. Surprised, I exclaimed, “That’s it! But how do I prove it”? To make a long story short, Mr. Riley accepted my case in exchange for a very generous contingency fee, which only applied if I received any money for the damages suffered. Within a few days, Mr. Riley had his private investigator contact businesses located in the vicinity of the accident, and sure enough, he obtained video of the accident showing a speeding vehicle with no headlights crashing into my car. Mr. Riley provided the video evidence he obtained to the other driver’s insurance company, and within a month, not only were the damages to my vehicle and medical bills paid for, but I also received a settlement large enough to put a substantial down payment on the house I’m now living in. I will forever be grateful to Mr. Riley for doing what the other attorneys refused to do and rescuing me from what at the time appeared to be a hopeless situation.

I truly can’t say enough good things about Brendan Riley. After my car accident, I was overwhelmed and honestly intimidated by the legal process, but Brendan was there for me from day one. He was always patient, thorough, and incredibly kind — answering every single question I had, keeping me info...rmed the entire time, and making sure I understood what was happening at each step. I never once felt like just another case or a number. It was clear he genuinely cared about me and my situation, not just the outcome or what he would make from it. His steady guidance and reassurance helped me stay patient and trust the process, and that made all the difference in where we ultimately landed. I’m so grateful to have had someone in my corner who truly advocated for me and treated me with such compassion and respect. If you need an attorney who is not only knowledgeable and professional but also genuinely cares about his clients, Brendan is someone you absolutely want by your side.

Brendan’s law office helped me with a debt issue resulting from identity theft. After speaking to multiple other law firms and finding out how much money they expected, it just didn’t make financial sense for me to hire any of them, as even a win on the case would have still been a massive loss. ...After discussing the issues, they offered me a deal that actually make sense for the situation at hand, and I’m so glad they were able to help me through my situation to the end.