Atty. Steven A. Riley
Steve Riley is an experienced trial lawyer and counselor. For nearly forty years, Steve has represented clients ranging from large, publicly-traded companies to individuals in complex commercial litigation.
Profile Summary
About Steven A. Riley at a glance
Steven A. Riley is a Senior Partner based in Nashville, Tennessee, practicing at Riley & Jacobson, PLC. They have 48+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1978. Their practice focuses on employment, business, class action, litigation, and adr. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (1978), U.S. Supreme Ct (1983), and Kentucky (1996). Educated at Vanderbilt University (J.D., 1978) and Vanderbilt University (B.A., 1974). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of American Bar Association (Member, Sections on: Business, Litigation, Antitrust Sections Health Law Forum) Tennessee Bar Association Nashville Bar Association Kentucky Bar Association. Serves clients in Nashville, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
Want to Get Service From This Attorney?
Sign up free and choose one of the two methods below.
Have a legal question? Sign up free, submit it through the Ask the Attorney module and receive a focused answer from a specialist.
- Free to ask a question
- Answers from specialist attorneys
- Optional private / anonymous question
Request an online video meeting or an in-person consultation at the attorney's office. Pick a time that works for you and share the details securely.
- Online video meeting
- In-person at the attorney's office
- Secure messaging and payment
About
- Steve Riley is an experienced trial lawyer and counselor
- For nearly forty years, Steve has represented clients ranging from large, publicly-traded companies to individuals in complex commercial litigation
- He has extensive jury and non-jury trial experience in corporate and business litigation, securities litigation, class action litigation, healthcare litigation and general commercial litigation
- He has experience in handling arbitrations, internal corporate investigations, and employer-employee relations, as well as the representation of directors in private and publicly-owned corporations
- Steve also has served as an arbitrator
- Steve is certified as a civil trial specialist by the National Board of Trial Advocacy
- Steve also serves as an Adjunct Professor of Law at Vanderbilt Law School, where he teaches Advanced Evidence and Trial Advocacy
- Steve has been recognized in Chambers USA, in Super Lawyers, Mid-South edition, and in Best Lawyers in America for his expertise in commercial litigation, banking and finance litigation, securities litigation, and more
Practice Areas Explained
Steven A. Riley's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Steven A. Riley handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Steven A. Riley is one of 151,622 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Tennessee →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Steven A. Riley is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Tennessee →
Steven A. Riley is one of 23,998 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in Tennessee →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Steven A. Riley is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Tennessee →
Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.
Steven A. Riley is one of 67,021 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Tennessee →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Tennessee
Practicing law in Tennessee. Legal matters in Tennessee are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Nashville are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Tennessee state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Tennessee brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Tennessee courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Looking for additional Tennessee attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Nashville or all attorneys in Tennessee.
Frequently Asked
Common questions about Steven A. Riley
Where is Steven A. Riley's law office located?
What practice areas does Steven A. Riley handle?
How long has Steven A. Riley practiced law?
Where did Steven A. Riley go to law school?
How can I contact Steven A. Riley for a consultation?
What awards or recognition has Steven A. Riley received?
Practice Areas
Education
Awards
Bar Admissions
Reviews
No reviews yet.