About Tim
Biography
Tim Riley is Rated Top Trial Lawyers in America by Million Dollar Advocates Forum; and Best Personal Injury Lawyers in Carlsbad, and Best Medical Malpractice Attorneys in Carlsbad by Extertise .com.
Tim Riley Finds Satisfaction Fighting for the Underdog according to the Daily Law Journal's published Profile about Riley after he won a multi-million dollar jury verdict, including punitive damages, against an insurance company for treating his cients unfairly.
“California Supreme Court Justice Markus M. Kaufman, retired, described Riley as a ‘sensational, conscientious and skilled attorney.’‘I can't say enough about him.’ Judge Kaufman reviewed an appeal by Riley: ‘He had insight into issues that interested the court and knew how to present them.’”
“David A. Van Riper of Campion, Rodolff & Van Riper, Santa Ana, a former student of Riley's at Pepperdine University School of Law, described Riley as a ‘powerful speaker. When he talks, people listen... he is a very credible man.’ Van Riper praised Riley as ‘an excellent professor’ who is able to ‘simplify difficult and complex concepts. This probably accounts for [Riley's] success as a trial attorney.’”
“Kenneth A. Maranga of Garcia, Emmons, Maranga & Morgenstern has tried several cases against Riley. He described Riley as being ‘tenacious.’ Riley ‘never lets up and is always a challenge... When you go up against him you know he is not going to miss anything.’ He also noted that Riley has the ‘rare ability in our business to be able to lock horns with someone and then have an amicable relationship afterwards.’”
“Alan Gooding of Pearman & Wilson, Glendale, is a defense attorney who retained Riley to handle a personal matter. Riley ‘is an excellent trial lawyer... highly principled, ethical, charming and articulate.’ ‘He's a heck of a guy and thinks fast on his feet.’”
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Practice Areas
12
Practice Areas
43 years
43 years
43 years
43 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
33%-40%
Payment Methods
- Check
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Licensed in California for 41 years
State: California
Acquired: 1984
No misconduct found
Licensed in New York for 42 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1983
No misconduct found
Location
Law Office of Tim Riley
7040 Avenida Encinas, STE 104, Call 760-683-5898, Carlsbad, CA, 92011
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Tim Riley's Reviews
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Posted by Richard | August 24, 2015 | Hired Attorney
Attorney Tim Riley Gets Great Results
I am a retired chiropractor, and have met and worked with many lawyers during my 27 years in practice, and Mr. Riley is the only attorney that I would recommend. He stands head and shoulders above other lawyers. He is so outstanding, that I engaged him as my own personal attorney. I believe people wa...
Posted by Kathleen | August 05, 2015
Tim Riley is an excellent attorney - I highly recommend him
Tim Riley is an excellent attorney. Most importantly, he got me excellent results in two separate cases. He listens, he is kind, he is competent, and very professional. He is an outstanding lawyer, and he is an honor to his profession. I highly recommend attorney Tim Riley.
Posted by Mara | August 05, 2015
Tim Riley is an outstanding lawyer - brilliant, ethical and gets great results.
Attorney Tim Riley is an outstanding lawyer. He is honest and straightforward, and has always been available when I need to speak with him. He is very patient and he listens. He is very meticulous, very professional, and he gets great results. I have referred several people to him, so naturally, I do...
Tim Riley's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Tim produced a on-line CLE ethics seminar that I viewed. The program was very entertaining, informative and creative. Good to see a lawyer who advances the reputation and integrity of the profession."
"Tim Riley has been a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum since 1997. Membership is limited to attorneys who have won million dollar cases (see www.MillionDollarAdvocates.com). Mr. Riley is a Life Member. Don Costello, President Million Dollar Advocates Forum"
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Experience
Honors
2022
Accredited MCLE Provider, State Bar of California - Certified Specialist
2022
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2021
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2020
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2019
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2018
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2017
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2016
Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
2015
Life Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2014
Million Dollar Advocate, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2013
Million Dollar Advocate, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2012
Million Dollar Advocate, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2011
Million Dollar Advocate, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2010
Million Dollar Advocate, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2009
Million Dollar Advocate, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2008
Million Dollar Advocate, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2007
Million Dollar Advocate, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2007
Invited Member, Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2006
Million Dollar Advocate, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2005
Million Dollar Advocate, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2004
Million Dollar Advocate, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2003
Million Dollar Advocate, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2002
Million Dollar Advocate, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2001
Million Dollar Advocate, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
2000
Million Dollar Advocate, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
1999
Million Dollar Advocate, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
1998
Million Dollar Advocate, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
1997
Million Dollar Advocate, Million Dollar Advocates Forum
Work Experience
2007 - Present
General Counsel, MCLEapproved.com
1985 - Present
Attorney, Law Office of Tim Riley
1985 - 1986
Adjunct Professor, Pepperdine University School Of Law
1984 - 1985
Associate, Law Office of Samuel Shore
1980 - 1983
Trial Assistant to Herman Glaser, Glaser, Shandell & Blitz
Associations
2007 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMCLE Provider
1999 - Present
United States Supreme CourtAdmitted
1997 - Present
Federal Court for the Northern District of CaliforniaAdmitted
1985 - Present
Federal Court for the Central District of CaliforniaAdmitted
1984 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
1983 - Present
New York State Bar AssociationMember
1983 - Present
Federal Court for the Southern District of New YorkAdmitted
Sample of Legal Cases
$3,060,000 Jury Verdict for Plaintiffs
$1,903,560 Jury Verdict for Plaintiffs
Education
1982
JD - Juris Doctor
1979
Bachelor of Professional Studies, With Distinction
Speaking Engagements
2022
2022
2015
Eliminating Bias in the Legal Profession
2015
Substance Abuse - Learn How to Detect
2015
Professionalism in the Courtroom
2015
Courtroom Dos & Don'ts...
2015
Ethics & Professional Responsibility: Raising the Bar
Publications
2022
2022
2015
2015
2015
2015
2015
2013
1981
Languages
English