Michael John Riley

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Michael John Riley

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15 reviews
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Rating: 8.3

Licensed for 18 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Harlan, IA
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, General Practice, Litigation, Criminal Defense

524 Market Street, Suite 101 Box 6, Harlan, IA

Virtual Consultation Available

About Michael

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 40%

40%
Criminal Defense 20%

20%
General Practice 20%

20%
Litigation 20%

20%

Fees and Rates

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Awards

Platinum Client Champion
AV Preeminent Peer Review Rating

Licenses

Licensed in Iowa for 12 years

State: Iowa

Acquired: 2013

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Minnesota for 18 years

State: Minnesota

Acquired: 2007

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

S.W.I. Legal & Mediation Services, LLC

524 Market Street, Suite 101 Box 6, Harlan, IA, 51537

swilegalmediationservices.com

Online Presence

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Michael John Riley's Reviews

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Posted by Denise | December 3, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Divorce process

Michael was a very attentive & compassionate attorney that I would highly recommend.

Posted by Joshua | November 6, 2021 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Great Attorney

Worked closely with Mike Riley, he taught me a lot about how to treat clients and staff with courtesy and respect while zealously advocating on their behalf.

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Michael John Riley's Lawyer Endorsements

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Shannon Simpson

Family lawyer | Feb 22

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Jon Narmi

Divorce and separation lawyer | Dec 09

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Michael is very competent in the law, and thorough in his representation of his clients."

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Jeffrey Bursell

Family lawyer | Nov 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Mike since 2005 when he started out as one of my law clerks. He passed the bar and became an attorney at the same firm. I know Mike to be an attorney who always puts his clients first and is a strong advocate for their needs. You cannot go wrong with Mike."

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Blake Miller

Unknown lawyer | Nov 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Michael Cerniglia

Litigation lawyer | Feb 07

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Mr. Riley knows the law, and his skill in the courtroom gets proven results. I highly endorse him as a smart, ethical, and talented lawyer."

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Jailey Simpson

Family lawyer

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Kyle McGinn

Contracts and agreements lawyer

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Andrea Cobery

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

Shannon Dell'Orfano Simpson headshot
Shannon Simpson

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Blake Miller

Litigation lawyer

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Richard Schenck

Estate planning lawyer

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Michael Cerniglia

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.3 (Excellent)

Honors

2021

Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2021

AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2021

Attorney Award-Divorce Financial Skills, AACFL

Work Experience

2022 - Present

Attorney, S.W.I. Legal & Mediation Services, LLC

2021 - 2022

General Partner, Simpson Legal Group, LLC

2014 - 2021

Associate Attorney, Salvo, Deren, Schenck, Gross, Swain & Argotsinger, P.C.

2007 - 2014

Associate Attorney, Hoglund, Chwialkowski & Mrozik, PLLC

Associations

2014 - Present

Iowa State Bar Association

Sample of Legal Cases

In re the Marriage of Eric Christopher Busch and Kara Elise Busch

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Education

2011

University of Phoenix

M.P.A.

2006

Hamline University School of Law

JD

2003

Minnesota State University, Mankato

BS

Languages

English

Activity

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