Atty. Riley Breakell
With a passion for justice, Riley Breakell litigates class actions and complex cases on behalf of people wronged by corporations. Specifically, Riley represents families and children who allege social media platforms encouraged addictive behavior resulting in emotional and physical harm, classes of workers deprived of their compensation and benefits, and whistleblowers flagging fraud against the government.
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Riley Breakell is an Associate based in Hartford, Connecticut, practicing at Motley Rice LLC. Their practice focuses on whistleblower, consumer, and entertainment. Educated at University of Connecticut School of Law (J.D., 2023) and College of the Holy Cross (B.A., 2017). Serands clients in Hartford, CT and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- With a passion for justice, Riley Breakell litigates class actions and complex cases on behalf of people wronged by corporations
- Specifically, Riley represents families and children who allege social media platforms encouraged addictive behavior resulting in emotional and physical harm, classes of workers deprived of their compensation and benefits, and whistleblowers flagging fraud against the government
- Riley also contributes to the firm's appellate practice and has worked on cyber-surveillance, anti-terrorism, and unfair trade practice cases
- Before joining Motley Rice, Riley gained valuable experience interning for the Office of the Federal Public Defender in Hartford, Connecticut, and as a legal assistant for Catholic Charities Immigration Legal Services in Portland, Oregon
- During law school, Riley led the Connecticut Law Review as its Editor-in-Chief and worked as a research and teaching assistant in areas including civil procedure, legislation and regulation, and constitutional law
- Riley's academic achievements include the 2022 William F. Starr First Year Award for highest grade point average in the day division, the 2023 UConn School of Law Award for Exceptional Achievement in Scholarship, and three CALI Awards for excellence in class performance
- Blog Posts July 6, 2023 Social media’s grip on teen mental health by: Laura K. Stemkowski January 8, 2021 Clicking with caution: Cybersecurity data breach risks are higher than ever Causes, Not Just Cases by: Jodi Westbrook Flowers August 12, 2020 Denied business interruption insurance payouts due to COVID-19 losses, some business owners may find justice in civil courts Causes, Not Just Cases by: John A. Baden IV News April 28, 2025 The history and legacy of Workers’ Memorial Day by: M. Nolan Webb May 30, 2024 How to Stop Social Media Addiction by: Motley Rice
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Consumer protection attorneys for fraud, lemon law, debt harassment, and deceptive trade practices.
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Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.
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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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