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Benjamin Kneeland Riley
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Biography
Ben Riley has tried nearly 30 cases to verdict before juries, judges and arbitrators. He specializes in trade secret, patent, and other intellectual property issues, and also in commercial litigation including trust and estate litigation in which he has recovered approximately $20 million for charitable clients. He also has an active arbitration practice.
Ben co-led a 6-week securities class action trial, alleging $250 million in damages, and obtained a defense verdict. The Daily Journal cited the case as the largest defense jury trial victory for the year. He was awarded a California Lawyer of the Year award for his work leading a team of lawyers enforcing a trust for the Japanese-American women and girls of San Francisco against the YWCA.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Intellectual Property
50%
31 years
Litigation
50%
41 years
Fees and Rates
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Licensed in California for 42 years
State: California
Acquired: 1983
No misconduct found
Location
Bartko Pavia LLP
1100 Sansome Street, San Francisco, CA, 94111
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Benjamin Kneeland Riley's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer. Ben is one of the best trial lawyers I have ever worked with. His writing and editorial abilities are phenomenal. His court room demeanor is professional and credible, and he is able to present his arguments in clear, persuasive language."
"Ben is an tremendously bright and hard working attorney. His knowledge of a broad range of legal issues is unparalleled. He truly cares about his work product and his clients needs. Throughout our working together, Ben always considered his clients objectives and financial considerations. I truly respect Ben and his work."
Joshua Burt
Litigation lawyer
Experience
Honors
2020
Ranked as a top Intellectual Property Lawyer in California, Chambers USA
2020
Recipient, Best Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2019
Ranked as a top Intellectual Property Lawyer in California, Chambers USA
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2013
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2012
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2011
Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers Magazine
2010
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2009
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2008
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2007
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2006
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2005
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2003
California Lawyer of the Year, California Lawyer Magazine
Work Experience
2005 - 2010
Partner, Howrey LLP.
1984 - 2005
Partner, Cooley Godward Castro Huddleson & Tatum
Associations
2016 - Present
Litigation Counsel of AmericaFellow
2016 - Present
Edward J. McFetridge American Inn of CourtMaster
2011 - Present
United States District Court for the Northern District of CaliforniaLawyer Representative to the 9th Circuit
2007 - 2007
Association of Business Trial Lawyers (Northern California chapter)President
2006 - 2006
Association of Business Trial Lawyers (Northern California chapter)Vice President
2005 - 2005
Association of Business Trial Lawyers (Northern California chapter)Treasurer
2004 - 2004
Association of Business Trial Lawyers (Northern California chapter)Secretary
2001 - 2006
Association of Business Trial Lawyers (Northern California chapter)Editor, ABTL Northern California Report
Sample of Legal Cases
Actuate v. Washington Mutual
Successful settlement
Juarez v. Jani-King
Motion for Class Certification Denied
Broadband v. Norwest
Obtain summary judgment
Forge v. National Semiconductor
Obtained defense verdict after 6-week trial
Education
1983
UC Berkeley SOL Boalt Hall
JD - Juris Doctor
1979
Dartmouth Coll
undergraduate
Speaking Engagements
2010
Menlo Ventures Portfolio Conference
Legals Lessons for Startups
Publications
2011
Fortune.com
Three Legal Lessons for Startups
2011
Calculating and Proving Damages (Law Journal Press)
Chapter 9, Trade Secret Damages
2010
ABTL Northern California Report
Catch the Conscience! Scripting a Winning Opening Statement
2009
ABA Business Torts Journal
Three Pitfalls for Trade Secret Plaintiffs
Languages
French
Spanish