Atty. James Peter Riley

Atty. James Peter Riley

James Peter Riley is a lawyer practicing insurance litigation, medical malpractice. James received a B.A. degree from St.

Johnstown Johnstown 21 yrs experience 21 year
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About James Peter Riley at a glance

James Peter Riley is an Orange Co. Dist. Atty. Off. based in Johnstown, New York. They have 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice and insurance. Admitted to practice in New York (2005) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York (2005). Educated at SUNY Buffalo Law School (J.D., 2004) and St. Lawrence University (B.A., 2000). Serands clients in Johnstown, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Peter Riley is a lawyer practicing insurance litigation, medical malpractice
  • James received a B.A. degree from St. Lawrence University in 2000, and has been licensed for 21 years
  • James practices in Johnstown, NY

Practice Areas Explained

James Peter Riley's Areas of Practice

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

Medical Malpractice

Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.

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Insurance Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

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

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Where is James Peter Riley's law office located?
James Peter Riley's law practice is located in Johnstown, New York. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Peter Riley handle?
James Peter Riley focuses on medical malpractice, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has James Peter Riley practiced law?
James Peter Riley has 21+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2005.
Where did James Peter Riley go to law school?
James Peter Riley earned their education at (J.D., 2004); (B.A., 2000).
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Education

J.D.
SUNY Buffalo Law School
- 2004
B.A.
St. Lawrence University
- 2000

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 2005
U.S. District Court, Northern District of New York
Admitted: 2005

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