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Timothy Dennis Riley
also known as Tim Riley
About Timothy
Biography
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.
Practice Areas
7
Practice Areas
Medical Malpractice
30%
43 years
Litigation
20%
43 years
Birth Injury
10%
43 years
Brain Injury
10%
43 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 350-450 per hour
Contingency
25%-50%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Texas for 42 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 1983
No misconduct found
Licensed in Washington for 10 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 2015
No misconduct found
Location
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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Timothy Dennis Riley's Reviews
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Posted by Dhvani | October 6, 2020 | Consulted Attorney
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Knowledgable, Friendly, and Easy to Communicate With
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 op...
Timothy Dennis Riley's Lawyer Endorsements
"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."
Anastassios Triantaphyllis
Medical malpractice lawyer | Sep 11
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"I endorse this lawyer's work."
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Experience
Honors
2011
Houston's Top Lawyers, H Texas Magazine
2010
Texas Super Lawyer, Texas Super Lawyers Magazine
2009
Houston's Top Lawyers for the People, H Texas Magazine
2008
Houston's Top Lawyers for the People, H Texas Magazine
2008
Houston's Top Lawyers, H Texas Magazinezine
2007
Houston's Top Lawyers for the People,
2007
Houston's Top Lawyers,
Work Experience
2001 - Present
Sole Proprietor, Riley Law Firm
1995 - 2001
Partner, Riley & Harris, LLP
1986 - 1995
Partner, Floyd, Taylor & Riley, LLP
1983 - 1986
Associate, Butler & Binion
Associations
2007 - Present
American Board of Trial AdvocatesAdvocate Member
2001 - Present
Texas Trial Lawyers AssociationMember
1992 - Present
Houston Bar AssociationLife Fellow
1983 - Present
Houston Bar AssociationMember
1983 - Present
State Bar of TexasMember
2012 - 2015
Harris County Democratic Lawyers AssociationPresident
2010 - 2010
Texas Southern University-Thurgood Marshall School of LawAdjunct Professor of Law
2005 - 2019
Harris County Democratic Lawyers AssociationBoard Member
2004 - 2009
Houston Lawyers Referral ServiceBoard of Trustees
2001 - 2007
University of Houston Law CenterAdjunct Professor of Law
Education
1982
University of Houston Law Center
Doctorate of Jurisprudence
1975
University of Texas, Austin
Bachelor of Business Administration
Speaking Engagements
2007
Adjunct Professor of Law
Law Practice Strategies
2006
Adjunct Professor of Law
Legal, Practical & Ethical Implications of Lawyering
2006
Adjunct Professor of Law
Legal, Practical & Ethical Implications of Lawyering
2005
Adjunct Professor of Law
Evidence
2004
Advanced Medical Malpractice Course
HIPAA Reports
2004
Advanced Medical Malpractice Conference
Medical Malpractice Expert Reports
2003
Trial Academy
Closing Argument Demonstration
2003
Personal Injury Law Conference
Medical Malpractice
2002
Adjunct Professor of Law
Evidence
2001
Medical Malpractice Conference
Medical Malpractice Statutory Violations
2001
Adjunct Professor of Law
Evidence
2000
Continuing Medical Education
Cross-Examination of Physicians
1999
Continuing Medical Education
Malpractice for Physicians
1998
Advanced Civil Trial Law Conference
Evidence and Experts
1997
Medical Malpractice Conference
Peer Review Privileges
1996
Mediation Conference
Advocacy in Mediation
1995
Voir Dire Workshop
Voir Dire
1995
Continuing Medical Education
Anatomy of a Medical Malpractice Trial
1995
Continuing Medical Education
Anatomy of a Medical Malpractice Trial
1990
Continuing Legal Education
Cross-Examination of Orthopedic Experts
1989
Continuing Legal Education Program
Recognizing medical malpractice
1989
Continuing Legal Education Program
Recognizing medical malpractice
1988
Advanced Personal Injury Short Course
Evidence
1987
Advanced Personal Injury Short Course
Evidence
1986
Advanced Personal Injury Short Course
Evidence
Publications
2007
Burden of Proof
Who's on First
2004
State Bar of Texas
HIPAA Traps for Unwary Practitioners
2004
Texas Trial Lawyers Association
The "Fill-in-the-Blank" Expert Report: Keeping Control on Going Forward with Your Case
2003
2001
Texas Trial Lawyers Association
Dumping and Other Statutory Violations
1999
Greater Houston Anesthesiology
Eighteen Texas Medico-Legal Cases Important to Every Physician
1997
1997
Texas Trial Lawyers Association
Hiding the Ball with the New Peer Review Privilege
1982
Houston Law Review
Hypnotically Enhanced Evidence in Criminal Trials; Current Trends and Rationales
Activity
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