Atty. Michael John Riley

Atty. Michael John Riley

Michael John Riley is a lawyer practicing landlord & tenant, land use & zoning, foreclosure and 1 other area of law. Michael received a degree from Roger Williams University, Ralph R.

Providence Providence 9 yrs experience 9 year
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Profile Summary

About Michael John Riley at a glance

Michael John Riley is a real estate, zoning, foreclosure, and landlord/tenant attorney based in Providence, Rhode Island. They have 9+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2017. Admitted to practice in Florida (2017), Massachusetts (2017), and Rhode Island (2017). Educated at Roger Williams University School of Law (JD, 2017) and Roger Williams University, Ralph R. Papitto School of Law (—). Serands clients in Providence, RI and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Michael John Riley is a lawyer practicing landlord & tenant, land use & zoning, foreclosure and 1 other area of law
  • Michael received a degree from Roger Williams University, Ralph R. Papitto School of Law, and has been licensed for 9 years
  • Michael practices in Providence, RI

Practice Areas Explained

Michael John Riley's Areas of Practice

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

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Michael John Riley is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Rhode Island →

Land Use & Zoning

Michael John Riley is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Rhode Island →

Foreclosure Defense

Michael John Riley is one of 14,193 foreclosure attorneys indexed nationally. Browse foreclosure attorneys in Rhode Island →

Landlord & Tenant

Landlord-tenant attorneys for evictions, lease disputes, security deposits, and habitability claims.

Michael John Riley is one of 22,365 landlord/tenant attorneys indexed nationally. Browse landlord/tenant attorneys in Rhode Island →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Rhode Island

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Michael John Riley

Where is Michael John Riley's law office located?
Michael John Riley's law practice is located in Providence, Rhode Island. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael John Riley handle?
Michael John Riley focuses on real estate, zoning, foreclosure, landlord/tenant. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Rhode Island.
How long has Michael John Riley practiced law?
Michael John Riley has 9+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2017.
Where did Michael John Riley go to law school?
Michael John Riley earned their education at (JD, 2017); (—).
How can I contact Michael John Riley for a consultation?
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Education

JD
Roger Williams University School of Law
- 2017
Roger Williams University, Ralph R. Papitto School of Law
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Florida
Admitted: 2017
Massachusetts
Admitted: 2017
Rhode Island
Admitted: 2017

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