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Biography
Ken Riley was born and raised in Alexander City, Alabama. After earning his business degree from the University of Alabama, Mr. Riley completed his legal studies at Cumberland School of Law at Samford University.
One of Mr. Riley’s strengths as a plaintiff’s attorney is his ability to relate to people from all walks of life, a characteristic that comes naturally from his small-town upbringing. Having had firsthand experience with a family member involved in a life-threatening car accident, Mr. Riley understands the physical, emotional, and financial issues families involved in a serious injury experience. That experience was instrumental in shaping how he pursues personal injury cases and reinforced his belief that a client’s needs should always be considered when determining the best course of action for a particular claim.
Mr. Riley has dedicated his law practice to helping injured victims obtain fair and just settlements and verdicts. With a self-described “love of trying cases,” Mr. Riley believes his most important role as a plaintiff’s attorney is to follow a course of action that results in the best overall outcomes for clients. Mr. Riley tailors his practice to not only focus on people involved in catastrophic accidents, but also those injured by defective medical devices, child-related accidents, and victims of nursing home abuse and medical negligence.
Mr. Riley is perennially recognized as a Super Lawyers Honoree, a national peer-nominated publication that names the best attorneys across all 50 states, in the area of Personal Injury Litigation, including Super Lawyers’ Top 50 Alabama Attorneys list. He has achieved an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the highest possible rating for legal ability and ethical standards as rated by his peers. He is also recognized by Birmingham Magazine as one of Birmingham’s “Top Attorneys” and has achieved multiple multi-million dollar settlements and verdicts for his clients. In addition to practicing law, Mr. Riley and his law partner, Kirby Farris, host a legal call-in show, LawCall, every Sunday night on WBRC 6 at 10:30 p.m. LawCall features guest attorneys from across the state of Alabama and answers live call-in questions on all areas of the law.
Mr. Riley lives in Birmingham and enjoys fishing, traveling, coaching, and spending time with his wife, Anastasia, and three sons, Evans, John Harold, and Oliver.
Courts Admitted
- Alabama
- Georgia
- US District Court – Northern District of Alabama
- US District Court – Middle District of Alabama
- US District Court – Southern District of Alabama
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Practice Areas
8
Practice Areas
Personal Injury
30%
Birth Injury
10%
Car Accident
10%
Defective and Dangerous Products
10%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Licenses
Licensed in Georgia for 2 years
State: Georgia
Acquired: 2023
No misconduct found
Licensed in Alabama for 26 years
State: Alabama
Acquired: 1999
No misconduct found
Location
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Online Presence
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Posted by anonymous | May 18, 2012
Best Car Accident Attorney in Birmingham
I was driving to one of my stores in North Alabama (in a company car) and out of nowhere was T-boned by another vehicle. The truck that hit me failed to yield to my right-of-way and said that he was waved through the intersection by an 18 wheeler. My car was hit on the driver's side door and spun aro...
Kenneth Evan Riley's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. He is a dedicated, diligent and professional attorney bound to solve even the most complex and challenging cases. Mr. Kenneth is a the top notch attorney in his areas of practice and a well respected lawyer in the legal community. I recommend his quality services without hesitation to anyone seeking legal representation."
"I have known Ken for many years and worked with him on several cases. He is an excellent attorney and gets top notch results."
"I wholeheartedly endorse Ken. In addition to be an intelligent lawyer, Ken knows how to get results for his clients. Any accident victim in Alabama would be well-served by hiring him."
"I've known Ken for 22 years and am certain of his dedication to his clients and his trial practice. He was very helpful when I sought his advice during a mock trial in law school and when I started my own firm several years ago, too!"
"Ken is a thoughtful attorney that brings real value to his clients."
"Hard working and committed to getting the best for his clients. Man of integrity who I would recommend to everyone."
"Mr. Riley and his firm are outstanding. Smart, solid, effective. I highly recommend him."
Ronald Smith
Personal injury lawyer
Experience
Honors
2026
Rated AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell®
2026
Recognized in Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs, Best Lawyers in America
2025
Top 50: Birmingham Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2025
Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2025
Top 50: Alabama Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2025
Recognized in Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs, Best Lawyers in America
2024
Top 50: Birmingham Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2024
Top 50: Alabama Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2024
Recognized in Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs, Best Lawyers in America
2023
Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2023
Recognized in Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs, Best Lawyers in America
2023
Top 50: Alabama Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2023
Top 50: Birmingham Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2022
Top 50: Alabama Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2022
Recognized in Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs, Best Lawyers in America
2022
Top 50: Birmingham Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2021
Top 50: Alabama Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2021
Recognized in Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs, Best Lawyers in America
2021
Top 50: Birmingham Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2020
Recognized in Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs, Best Lawyers in America
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Top Attorneys, B-Metro Magazine
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Top 50: Alabama Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell®
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Birmingham Top Lawyers, B-Metro Magazine
2015
Top Attorneys, Birmingham Magazine
2015
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association
2014
Top Attorney, Birmingham Magazine
2014
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association
2014
Super Lawyers Alabama, Super Lawyers
2013
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association
2013
Top Attorney, Birmingham Magazine
2013
Super Lawyers Alabama, Super Lawyers
2012
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers Association
2012
Top Attorney, Birmingham Magazine
2012
Super Lawyers Alabama, Super Lawyers
2011
Super Lawyers Alabama, Super Lawyers
2010
Super Lawyers Alabama, Super Lawyers
2009
Super Lawyers Alabama, Super Lawyers
2008
Super Lawyers Alabama, Super Lawyers
N/A
10.0 Justia Lawyer Rating, Justia
Work Experience
1999 - Present
Attorney, Farris, Riley & Pitt, LLP
Associations
American Association for Justice
Member of Public Affairs Committee, Former State Delegate
American Bar Association
Alabama Association for Justice
Board of Directors, Executive Committee
Alabama Association for Justice
Former Chairman of the Emerging Leaders & Champion of Justice
2019 - 2019
Leadership BirminghamMember
2017 - 2019
Alabama State Bar AssociationDisciplinary Rules and Enforcement Committee
2016 - 2017
Alabama Association for JusticePresident
2015 - 2015
Birmingham Bar AssociationCo-chair Diversity Committee
Education
N/A
Samford University, Cumberland School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
N/A
University of Alabama
BS - Bachelor of Science
Publications
2022
Volume 14 Edition 3
Camp LeJeune Water Contamination
2022
Volume 14 Edition 2
The True Cost of Inflation
2019
Volume 11 Edition 4
The Deadly Vaping Epidemic
2019
Volume 12 Edition 3
eLearning
Languages
English