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Timothy Dennis Riley

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Texas lawyer Tim Riley has more than 30 years of trial experience and is double board-certified, in both Civil Trial Law and Personal Injury Trial Law. Riley has been a frequent lecturer at Continuing Education programs and has authored several legal publications. He also has been an Adjunct Law Professor of Law at both the University of Houston and Texas Southern University. He has tried scores of cases, handled dozens of reported appeals, and settled hundreds of lawsuits. Riley has received the highest "a-v" rating from Marindale-Hubbell, and has been on the Texas "Super Lawyer" list for a number of years. 

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Practice areas

OtherBrain injuryBirth injuryLitigationMedical malpractice
  1. Medical malpractice: 30%

    38 years

  2. Litigation: 20%

    38 years

  3. Birth injury: 10%

    38 years

  4. Brain injury: 10%

    38 years

  1. Defective and dangerous products: 10%

    38 years

  2. Car accident: 10%

    38 years

  3. Trucking accident: 10%

    38 years

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Riley Law Firm

The Civil Justice Center
112 E. 4th St.
Houston, TX, 77007-2502

      Riley Law Firm

      1002 E. Taylor St.
      Brownsville, TX, 78520-7108

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      License
      StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
      WAActive201511/13/2021
      TXEligible To Practice In Texas 198311/24/2021
      We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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      Awards
      Award nameGrantorDate granted
      Houston's Top LawyersH Texas Magazine2011
      Texas Super LawyerTexas Super Lawyers Magazine2010
      Houston's Top Lawyers for the PeopleH Texas Magazine2009
      Houston's Top Lawyers for the PeopleH Texas Magazine2008
      Houston's Top LawyersH Texas Magazinezine2008
      Houston's Top Lawyers for the PeopleN/A2007
      Houston's Top LawyersN/A2007
      Work Experience
      TitleCompany nameDuration
      Sole ProprietorRiley Law Firm2001 - Present
      PartnerRiley & Harris, LLP1995 - 2001
      PartnerFloyd, Taylor & Riley, LLP1986 - 1995
      AssociateButler & Binion1983 - 1986
      Associations
      Association namePosition nameDuration
      American Board of Trial AdvocatesAdvocate Member2007 - Present
      Texas Trial Lawyers AssociationMember2001 - Present
      Houston Bar AssociationLife Fellow1992 - Present
      Houston Bar AssociationMember1983 - Present
      State Bar of TexasMember1983 - Present
      Harris County Democratic Lawyers AssociationPresident2012 - 2015
      Texas Southern University-Thurgood Marshall School of LawAdjunct Professor of Law2010 - 2010
      Harris County Democratic Lawyers AssociationBoard Member2005 - 2019
      Houston Lawyers Referral ServiceBoard of Trustees2004 - 2009
      University of Houston Law CenterAdjunct Professor of Law2001 - 2007
      Publications
      Publication nameTitleDate
      Burden of ProofWho's on First2007
      Texas Trial Lawyers AssociationThe "Fill-in-the-Blank" Expert Report: Keeping Control on Going Forward with Your Case2004
      State Bar of TexasHIPAA Traps for Unwary Practitioners2004
      UnknownMedical Malpractice: Recent Developments2003
      Texas Trial Lawyers AssociationDumping and Other Statutory Violations2001
      Greater Houston AnesthesiologyEighteen Texas Medico-Legal Cases Important to Every Physician1999
      Texas LawyerTurning the Tables: Mediators Lay Ground Rules for Parties All the Time. It's Time for the Parties to Create Their Own Code of Conduct1997
      Texas Trial Lawyers AssociationHiding the Ball with the New Peer Review Privilege1997
      Houston Law ReviewHypnotically Enhanced Evidence in Criminal Trials; Current Trends and Rationales1982
      Education
      School nameDegreeGraduated
      University of Houston Law CenterDoctorate of Jurisprudence1982
      University of Texas, AustinBachelor of Business Administration1975
      Speaking Engagements
      Conference nameTitleDate
      Adjunct Professor of LawLaw Practice Strategies2007
      Adjunct Professor of LawLegal, Practical & Ethical Implications of Lawyering2006
      Adjunct Professor of LawLegal, Practical & Ethical Implications of Lawyering2006
      Adjunct Professor of LawEvidence2005
      Advanced Medical Malpractice CourseHIPAA Reports2004
      Advanced Medical Malpractice ConferenceMedical Malpractice Expert Reports2004
      Trial AcademyClosing Argument Demonstration2003
      Personal Injury Law ConferenceMedical Malpractice2003
      Adjunct Professor of LawEvidence2002
      Medical Malpractice ConferenceMedical Malpractice Statutory Violations2001
      Adjunct Professor of LawEvidence2001
      Continuing Medical EducationCross-Examination of Physicians2000
      Continuing Medical EducationMalpractice for Physicians1999
      Advanced Civil Trial Law ConferenceEvidence and Experts1998
      Medical Malpractice ConferencePeer Review Privileges1997
      Mediation ConferenceAdvocacy in Mediation1996
      Voir Dire WorkshopVoir Dire1995
      Continuing Medical EducationAnatomy of a Medical Malpractice Trial1995
      Continuing Medical EducationAnatomy of a Medical Malpractice Trial1995
      Continuing Legal EducationCross-Examination of Orthopedic Experts1990
      Continuing Legal Education ProgramRecognizing medical malpractice1989
      Continuing Legal Education ProgramRecognizing medical malpractice1989
      Advanced Personal Injury Short CourseEvidence1988
      Advanced Personal Injury Short CourseEvidence1987
      Advanced Personal Injury Short CourseEvidence1986

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      Knowledgable, Friendly, and Easy to Communicate With

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      Although I only consulted with Tim and did not know him previously or through any reference, it was a positive experience. He put in his time and energy to take a detailed review of my situation and communicate what he was thinking with me. He personally called me and emailed me to explain his opinions on my potential case, and he calmly answered my various questions. If I have any future legal matters I need assistance with, I will definitely come back to Tim!
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      Robert Toth, Medical malpractice Attorney on Sep 12, 2011
      Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

      Mr. Tim Riley is an extremely sincere, competent and diligent attorney. Over the past 27 years I have known him to demonstrate the greatest of skill and integrity in his legal practice. He is always well prepared and obtains excellent results for his clients. I can recommend Tim without qualification as a counselor and litigator.” -- Robert S. Toth, M.D., J.D., LL.M.

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      Anastassios Triantaphyllis, Medical malpractice Attorney on Sep 11, 2008
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      • Hourly Rates $350-$450/hour
      • Free Consultation Some lawyers offer a free consultation to help determine whether their services are right for your legal needs60 minutes
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      • Contingency A contingency fee is the percent of the final award a lawyer will receive as compensation. For some of these cases, lawyers will only be paid if there is a successful outcome.25%-50%
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