Atty. Michael Gerard Riley

Atty. Michael Gerard Riley

Michael Gerard Riley is a lawyer practicing executive compensation and governance, succession planning, taxation and 2 other areas of law. Michael received a A.B. degree from College of the Holy Cross in 1978, and has been licensed for 39 years.

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Profile Summary

About Michael Gerard Riley at a glance

Michael Gerard Riley is a Cleveland Managing Member practicing in Ohio, practicing at McDonald Hopkins LLC. They have 39+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1987. Their practice focuses on probate, estate planning, tax, and employment contracts. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1987). Educated at Syracuse University College of Law (J.D. Case, 1987) and College of the Holy Cross (A.B. Brown, 1978). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Professional Membership •Cleveland Metropolitan Bar Association, Estate Planning, Probate & Trust Law Section •Estate Planning Council of Cleveland.

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  • Michael Gerard Riley is a lawyer practicing executive compensation and governance, succession planning, taxation and 2 other areas of law
  • Michael received a A.B. degree from College of the Holy Cross in 1978, and has been licensed for 39 years
  • Michael practices at McDonald Hopkins LLC in Cleveland, OH

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Gerard Riley's Areas of Practice

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

Probate

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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Michael Gerard Riley is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Ohio →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

Michael Gerard Riley is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Ohio →

Employment Contracts

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Ohio

Practicing law in Ohio. Legal matters in Ohio are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. An attorney licensed in Ohio 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 Ohio courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

Frequently Asked

Common questions about Michael Gerard Riley

Where is Michael Gerard Riley's law office located?
Michael Gerard Riley's law practice is located in Ohio. The firm is McDonald Hopkins LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Gerard Riley handle?
Michael Gerard Riley focuses on probate, estate planning, tax, employment contracts. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has Michael Gerard Riley practiced law?
Michael Gerard Riley has 39+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1987.
Where did Michael Gerard Riley go to law school?
Michael Gerard Riley earned their education at (J.D. Case, 1987); (A.B. Brown, 1978).
How can I contact Michael Gerard Riley for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Michael Gerard Riley received?
Michael Gerard Riley's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D. Case
Syracuse University College of Law
- 1987
A.B. Brown
College of the Holy Cross
- 1978

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Ohio
Admitted: 1987

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