New York - Lawyers
Basic Profile Info
- Name: James K. Riley
- Experience: 54 years of experience
- Practice Summary: Civil Rights, Elder Law, Estate Planning ...
- Jurisdictions: New Jersey, New York
- Website: http://www.or-nylaw.com
Education
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Rutgers University - New Brunswick/Piscataway
J.D. (1970) | Law (1967 - 1970)
Honors: Rutgers University School of Law Scholarship
Experience
- Attorney Partner: O'Connell & Riley Attorneys at Law New York & New Jersey (1978 - Current)
- Town Attorney: Town of Orangetown (1996 - 2004)
Associations
- National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA): Member (2005 - Current)
- National Associationof Estate Planning Councils: Accredited Estate Planner (A.E.P.) (1995 - Current)
- National Institute of Certified Financial Planners: Certified Financial Planner (1991 - Current)
- New York State Bar # 1495969: Member House of Delegates 1988-1992, 1998-2002 (1971 - Current)
- Rockland County Bar Association: President 1997-1998 (1971 - Current)
- American Bar Association: Member (1971 - Current)
- Rockland County Bar Association: President (1997 - 1998)
Jurisdictions
- New Jersey (Since 1978)
- New York (Since 1971)
Practice Areas
- Civil Rights: Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Discrimination, Employment, Fair Housing, Police Misconduct, Privacy Law
- Elder Law
- Estate Planning: Guardianship & Conservatorship Estate Administration, Health Care Directives, Trusts, Wills
- Personal Injury: Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
- Products Liability: Drugs & Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Defects, Toxic Torts
Contact Info
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Biography
James K. Riley is a lawyer who specializes in representing clients in cases involving personal injury and product liability in the states of New York and New Jersey. He also assists clients with estate planning, estate administration, elder law, business, and tax planning matters in both states. Mr. Riley instructs as an Adjunct Professor in the areas of estate planning, elder law, and financial planning at Pace University in White Plains, New York, as well as in the field of education law at Long Island University and Pace University. He holds credentials as an Accredited Estate Planner and a Certified Financial Planner. Mr. Riley has held positions such as President of the Rockland County Bar Association, member of the House of Delegates of the New York State Bar Association, and Town Attorney of the Town of Orangetown. He is also affiliated with the Greater New Jersey Estate Planning Council. Mr. Riley strongly believes that a successful lawyer must always exhibit a genuine commitment to assisting individuals with their legal requirements.