Atty. Michael E. Riley
Michael E. Riley is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Arbitration.
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About Michael E. Riley at a glance
Michael E. Riley is a adr attorney based in Hartford, Connecticut, practicing at Pullman & Comley LLC. Educated at Western New England University School of Law (J.D., 1978). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Arbitration (2026), Lawyer of the Year — Arbitration (Hartford) (2025), and Lawyer of the Year — Arbitration (Hartford) (2023). Serands clients in Hartford, CT and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Michael E. Riley is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Arbitration
- Michael E., who practices law in Hartford, Connecticut, has been recognized since 2022
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Michael E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
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Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Connecticut
Practicing law in Connecticut. Legal matters in Connecticut are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Hartford are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Connecticut state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Connecticut 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 Connecticut courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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