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Brent Riley

5.0
Rating: 3.1

Licensed for 11 years

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Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 11 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 2014

Active in Good Standing

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2024

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Brent Riley's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

2 Client Reviews

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Posted by Allen | February 9, 2015

review on attorney Brent Riley

Mr. Riley was an excellent attorney , gave me wonderful legal advice , very presentable , i highly recommend Mr. Riley for an attorney if you have a say in the matter you wont go wrong having Mr. Riley as your lawyer.

Posted by Brian | October 8, 2014

Great attorney

Brent Riley explained my options and the ramifications of those decisions clearly and provided excellent advice as well as doing a fine job representing my interests.

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Brent Riley's Lawyer Endorsements

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Alexander Keane

Unknown lawyer | Oct 08

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I worked in the same office as Brent for a while. If you hand him a problem, he will find a solution. He's great at finding just the right case to prove your point to a judge."

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Michael Nichols

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Brent was in my class at Cooley law school. It is GREAT to see him out practicing because he was bright and always willing to jump up and do - the hallmark of a great trial lawyer!"

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Michael Nichols

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Edwar Zeineh

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Experience

Rating:  3.1 (Caution)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2024.

Reprimand issued in MI, 2024

updated on 01/16/2025

Reprimand means an attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. The State gives the lawyer a public reprimand in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior. Details of the infraction are made part of the public record.

Honors

2014

Magna Cum Laude, Thomas M. Cooley Law School

2013

John W. Hanks Award, Delta Theta Phi Law Fraternity

2013

Certificate of Merit - Drunk Driving Law and Practice, Thomas M. Cooley Law School

2012

Certificate of Merit - Trial Skills, Thomas M. Cooley Law School

Sample of Legal Cases

Motion to Set Aside Default Judgment

Judgment vacated pending evidentiary hearing on the issue of damages.

Possession of Dangerous Weapon

Pled to the civil infraction of walking on the roadway where sidewalk provided. No criminal record and a negligible fine.

Reckless Driving

Pled to a civil infraction with no points.

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Languages

English

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    This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2024
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