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Atty. Michael James Riley

Atty. Michael James Riley

Michael James Riley is a lawyer practicing employment & labor, workers compensation, insurance and 2 other areas of law. Michael received a B.A. degree from California State University at Northridge in 1990, and has been licensed for 32 years.

Los Angeles Los Angeles 32 yrs experience 32 year
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Profile Summary

About Michael James Riley at a glance

Michael James Riley is a Member based in Los Angeles, California, practicing at Clarkson Riley, LLP. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on probate, personal injury, employment, workers comp, and insurance. Admitted to practice in California (1994). Educated at Loyola Marymount University (J.D., 1993) and California State University at Northridge (B.A., 1990). Serands clients in Los Angeles, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Michael James Riley is a lawyer practicing employment & labor, workers compensation, insurance and 2 other areas of law
  • Michael received a B.A. degree from California State University at Northridge in 1990, and has been licensed for 32 years
  • Michael practices at Clarkson Riley, LLP in Los Angeles, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Michael James Riley's Areas of Practice

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

Probate

Michael James Riley is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in California →

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Michael James Riley is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in California →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Michael James Riley is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in California →

Workers Compensation

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

Michael James Riley is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in California →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

Michael James Riley is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in California →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Michael James Riley

Where is Michael James Riley's law office located?
Michael James Riley's law practice is located in Los Angeles, California. The firm is Clarkson Riley, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael James Riley handle?
Michael James Riley focuses on probate, personal injury, employment, workers comp, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Michael James Riley practiced law?
Michael James Riley has 32+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1994.
Where did Michael James Riley go to law school?
Michael James Riley earned their education at (J.D., 1993); (B.A., 1990).
How can I contact Michael James Riley for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Loyola Marymount University
- 1993
B.A.
California State University at Northridge
- 1990

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 1994

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