Atty. Thomas J. Riley
Thomas J. Riley focuses his practice on business and corporate law as well as wealth transfer planning.
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Thomas J. Riley is a Senior Counsel based in Columbus, Ohio, practicing at Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP. They have 57+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1969. Their practice focuses on trusts, business, real estate, m&a, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Ohio (1969), U.S. Tax Court (1971), and U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Ohio (1973). Educated at New York University (LL.M. Taxation, 1970) and The Ohio State University (B.A., 1966). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Ohio State Bar Association Columbus Bar Association. Serands clients in Columbus, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Thomas J. Riley focuses his practice on business and corporate law as well as wealth transfer planning
- He counsels small to midsize closely held manufacturing and distribution enterprises and professional practices on matters including tax planning, contract negotiations, and mergers and acquisitions
- T.J. has experience handling multi-employee union plans, master and prototype plans for sponsoring organizations, and Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs)
- He also advises owners on succession-planning strategies
- In addition, T.J. focuses on all aspects of wealth transfer planning, both within the personal context as well as the family enterprises context
- His work includes preparation of living wills, powers of attorney, wills and trust agreements, probate avoidance planning, and charitable gifting techniques
- Professional History • Senior Counsel, Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP, Partner, Of Counsel, 2019-present
- 1989-2018, Partner-in-Charge, Columbus Office, 1989-2003 • Partner, Riley, Ucker & Lavinsky, 1975-89 • Partner, Lucas, Prendergast, Albright, Gibson, Brown & Newman, 1973-75
- Associate, 1970-73 Community Involvement Upper Arlington Board of Zoning and Planning, Member, 1982-present
- Chairman, 1986-present Awards & Distinctions The Best Lawyers in America®, Business Organizations, (including LLCs and Partnerships), 2012-21
- Columbus Lawyer of the Year, Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), 2019 “Top Lawyers,” Columbus CEO, 2010 AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Memberships & Affiliations Ohio State Bar Association, Member Columbus Bar Association, Member
- Taxation and Business Law Committees, Member
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Thomas J. Riley is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Ohio →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Thomas J. Riley is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Ohio →
Thomas J. Riley is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Ohio →
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Ohio
Practicing law in Ohio. Legal matters in Ohio are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Columbus are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Ohio state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Ohio 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 Ohio courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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