Atty. J. Michael Riley

Atty. J. Michael Riley

J. Michael Riley practices at Martin & Jones, PLLC Read Full Bio

Raleigh Raleigh 35 yrs experience 35 year
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About J. Michael Riley at a glance

J. Michael Riley is an Attorney based in Raleigh, North Carolina, practicing at Martin & Jones, PLLC. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on workers comp, product liability, and litigation. Admitted to practice in North Carolina U.S. District Court, Eastern District of North Carolina U.S. District Court, Western (1991). Educated at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Law (J.D., 1991) and Wake Forest University (B.S. Mathematics, 1988). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of North Carolina State Bar North Carolina Advocates for Justice American Association for Justice. Serands clients in Raleigh, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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J. Michael Riley practices at Martin & Jones, PLLC Read Full Bio

Practice Areas Explained

J. Michael Riley's Areas of Practice

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

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

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Product Liability

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Civil Litigation

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

J. Michael Riley is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in North Carolina →

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 Raleigh 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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Common questions about J. Michael Riley

Where is J. Michael Riley's law office located?
J. Michael Riley's law practice is located in Raleigh, North Carolina. The firm is Martin & Jones, PLLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does J. Michael Riley handle?
J. Michael Riley focuses on workers comp, product liability, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in North Carolina.
How long has J. Michael Riley practiced law?
J. Michael Riley has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did J. Michael Riley go to law school?
J. Michael Riley earned their education at (J.D., 1991); (B.S. Mathematics, 1988).
How can I contact J. Michael Riley for a consultation?
You can contact J. Michael 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. Michael Riley received?
J. Michael Riley's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Law
- 1991
B.S. Mathematics
Wake Forest University
- 1988

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

North Carolina U.S. District Court, Eastern District of North Carolina U.S. District Court, Western
Admitted: 1991

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