Atty. David L. Riley

Atty. David L. Riley

David L. Riley is a lawyer practicing insurance defense, bodily injury and property damage - defendant, bodily injury and property damage - plaintiff and 1 other area of law.

Waterloo Waterloo 47 yrs experience 47 year
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Profile Summary

About David L. Riley at a glance

David L. Riley is an Attorney based in Waterloo, Iowa, practicing at McCoy, Riley, Shea & Bevel, P.L.C.. They have 47+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1979. Their practice focuses on personal injury, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Iowa (1979) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Iowa (1981). Educated at University of Iowa (J.D., 1979) and University of Iowa (B.A., 1975). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Black Hawk County Bar Association Iowa State Bar Association: Iowa Defense Counsel Association (Member and Director) Iowa Academy of Trial Lawyers. Serands clients in Waterloo, IA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • David L. Riley is a lawyer practicing insurance defense, bodily injury and property damage - defendant, bodily injury and property damage - plaintiff and 1 other area of law
  • David received a B.A. degree from University of Iowa in 1975, and has been licensed for 47 years
  • David practices at McCoy, Riley, Shea & Bevel, P.L.C. in Waterloo, IA

Practice Areas Explained

David L. Riley's Areas of Practice

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

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

David L. Riley is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Iowa →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

David L. Riley is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Iowa →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

David L. Riley is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Iowa →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Iowa

Practicing law in Iowa. Legal matters in Iowa are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Waterloo are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Iowa state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Iowa 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 Iowa courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about David L. Riley

Where is David L. Riley's law office located?
David L. Riley's law practice is located in Waterloo, Iowa. The firm is McCoy, Riley, Shea & Bevel, P.L.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does David L. Riley handle?
David L. Riley focuses on personal injury, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Iowa.
How long has David L. Riley practiced law?
David L. Riley has 47+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1979.
Where did David L. Riley go to law school?
David L. Riley earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (B.A., 1975).
How can I contact David L. Riley for a consultation?
You can contact David L. Riley directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has David L. Riley received?
David L. Riley's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Iowa
- 1979
B.A.
University of Iowa
- 1975

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Iowa
Admitted: 1979
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Iowa
Admitted: 1981

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