Atty. Darren Patrick Riley

Atty. Darren Patrick Riley

Darren Patrick Riley is a lawyer practicing business law, construction / development, licensing and 3 other areas of law. Darren received a M.A. degree from Teachers College, Columbia University in 1996, and has been licensed for 26 years.

Washington Washington 26 yrs experience 26 year
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Profile Summary

About Darren Patrick Riley at a glance

Darren Patrick Riley is a Member based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Huffman Riley Kao PLLC. They have 26+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2000. Their practice focuses on business, ip, and government. Admitted to practice in Maryland (2000) and District of Columbia (2001). Educated at Howard University (J.D., 2000) and Teachers College, Columbia University (M.A. Washington, 1996). Active member of American Bar Association, International Trade Section National Bar Association. Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Darren Patrick Riley is a lawyer practicing business law, construction / development, licensing and 3 other areas of law
  • Darren received a M.A. degree from Teachers College, Columbia University in 1996, and has been licensed for 26 years
  • Darren practices at Huffman Riley Kao PLLC in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Darren Patrick Riley's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Darren Patrick Riley handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

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Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in District of Columbia

Practicing law in District of Columbia. Legal matters in District of Columbia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Washington are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate District of Columbia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in District of Columbia brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in District of Columbia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Darren Patrick Riley

Where is Darren Patrick Riley's law office located?
Darren Patrick Riley's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Huffman Riley Kao PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Darren Patrick Riley handle?
Darren Patrick Riley focuses on business, ip, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Darren Patrick Riley practiced law?
Darren Patrick Riley has 26+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2000.
Where did Darren Patrick Riley go to law school?
Darren Patrick Riley earned their education at (J.D., 2000); (M.A. Washington, 1996).
How can I contact Darren Patrick Riley for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Howard University
- 2000
M.A. Washington
Teachers College, Columbia University
- 1996

Bar Admissions

Maryland
Admitted: 2000
District of Columbia
Admitted: 2001

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