Atty. J. Fred Riley

Atty. J. Fred Riley

J. Fred Riley is a lawyer practicing real property, corporations, wills and 2 other areas of law.

Elizabeth City Elizabeth City 59 yrs experience 59 year
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Profile Summary

About J. Fred Riley at a glance

J. Fred Riley is a Retired Partner based in Elizabeth City, North Carolina, practicing at Hornthal, Riley, Ellis & Maland, L.L.P.. They have 59+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1967. Their practice focuses on wills, trusts, business, real estate, and government. Admitted to practice in North Carolina (1967). Educated at University of North Carolina (J.D., 1967) and Wake Forest University (B.A., 1960). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of North Carolina. Serands clients in Elizabeth City, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • J. Fred Riley is a lawyer practicing real property, corporations, wills and 2 other areas of law
  • J. Fred received a B.A. degree from Wake Forest University in 1960, and has been licensed for 59 years
  • J. Fred practices at Hornthal, Riley, Ellis & Maland, L.L.P. in Elizabeth City, NC

Practice Areas Explained

J. Fred Riley's Areas of Practice

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

Wills

J. Fred Riley is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in North Carolina →

Trusts

J. Fred Riley is one of 104,172 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in North Carolina →

Business & Corporate Law

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

J. Fred Riley is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in North Carolina →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

J. Fred Riley is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in North Carolina →

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 North Carolina

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about J. Fred Riley

Where is J. Fred Riley's law office located?
J. Fred Riley's law practice is located in Elizabeth City, North Carolina. The firm is Hornthal, Riley, Ellis & Maland, L.L.P.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does J. Fred Riley handle?
J. Fred Riley focuses on wills, trusts, business, real estate, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in North Carolina.
How long has J. Fred Riley practiced law?
J. Fred Riley has 59+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1967.
Where did J. Fred Riley go to law school?
J. Fred Riley earned their education at (J.D., 1967); (B.A., 1960).
How can I contact J. Fred Riley for a consultation?
You can contact J. Fred 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 J. Fred Riley received?
J. Fred Riley's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of North Carolina
- 1967
B.A.
Wake Forest University
- 1960

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

North Carolina
Admitted: 1967

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