Atty. Steven E. "Tim" Riley, Jr.
Steven E. Riley, Jr. is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs, Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Professional Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs.
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About Steven E. "Tim" Riley, Jr. at a glance
Steven E. "Tim" Riley, Jr. is a medical malpractice and personal injury attorney based in Erie, Pennsylvania, practicing at Purchase, George & Murphey PC. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania, Pennsylvania Bar Association. Educated at University of Pittsburgh (J.D., 1978) and University of Pittsburgh (—, 1978). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Professional Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs (2026). Serands clients in Erie, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Steven E. Riley, Jr. is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs, Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs and Professional Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs
- Steven E., who practices law in Erie, Pennsylvania, has been recognized since 2008
- This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Steven E. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area
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Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
Steven E. "Tim" Riley, Jr. is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Pennsylvania →
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.
Steven E. "Tim" Riley, Jr. is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Pennsylvania →
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Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania
Practicing law in Pennsylvania. Legal matters in Pennsylvania are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Erie are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Pennsylvania state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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