Atty. Frederick William Riley

Atty. Frederick William Riley

Frederick William Riley is a lawyer. Frederick received a M.A. degree from Boston College in 1969, and has been licensed for 54 years.

Lynnfield Lynnfield 54 yrs experience 54 year
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About Frederick William Riley at a glance

Frederick William Riley is a Partner based in Lynnfield, Massachusetts, practicing at Riley & Dever, P.C.. They have 54+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1972. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (1972), U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts (1973), U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit (1975), and U.S. Supreme Court (1982). Educated at Suffolk University (J.D., 1972) and Boston College (M.A. Suffolk, 1969). Active member of Massachusetts Bar Association. Serands clients in Lynnfield, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Frederick William Riley is a lawyer
  • Frederick received a M.A. degree from Boston College in 1969, and has been licensed for 54 years
  • Frederick practices at Riley & Dever, P.C. in Lynnfield, MA

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Massachusetts

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

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Where is Frederick William Riley's law office located?
Frederick William Riley's law practice is located in Lynnfield, Massachusetts. The firm is Riley & Dever, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
How long has Frederick William Riley practiced law?
Frederick William Riley has 54+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1972.
Where did Frederick William Riley go to law school?
Frederick William Riley earned their education at (J.D., 1972); (M.A. Suffolk, 1969).
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Education

J.D.
Suffolk University
- 1972
M.A. Suffolk
Boston College
- 1969

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts
Admitted: 1972
U.S. District Court, District of Massachusetts
Admitted: 1973
U.S. Court of Appeals, First Circuit
Admitted: 1975
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1982

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