Atty. Timothy G. Riley

Atty. Timothy G. Riley

Timothy G. Riley works in the areas of Estate Planning and Administration, Estate and Gift Taxation, Probate Litigation and Mediation of Probate Controversies. “I truly believe we provide a service in helping clients face the challenges associated with changing family or business dynamics, or the pain and uncertainty that often accompany serious illness or loss of a loved one.

San Diego San Diego 42 yrs experience 42 year
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Profile Summary

About Timothy G. Riley at a glance

Timothy G. Riley is a Retired Partner based in San Diego, California, practicing at Hughes & Pizzuto, APC. They have 42+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1984. Their practice focuses on probate, estate planning, tax, estate tax, and adr. Admitted to practice in Wisconsin (1984) and California (1986). Educated at University of Wisconsin-Madison (J.D., 1984) and University of Wisconsin-Madison (B.A., 1981). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of San Diego County Bar Association (Co-Chair, Estate Planning Trust and Probate Law Section, 1995-1996 Probate Mediation Committee, 2001-) State Bar of California State Bar of Wisconsin National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys. Serands clients in San Diego, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Timothy G. Riley works in the areas of Estate Planning and Administration, Estate and Gift Taxation, Probate Litigation and Mediation of Probate Controversies.“I truly believe we provide a service in helping clients face the challenges associated with changing family or business dynamics, or the pain and uncertainty that often accompany serious illness or loss of a loved one
  • Whether the issues arise from complex tax and estate planning, or from unresolved family conflict, our goal is to bring our clients the peace of mind they want and deserve, and to do so in a professional, efficient manner.”

Practice Areas Explained

Timothy G. Riley's Areas of Practice

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

Probate

Timothy G. Riley is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in California →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

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Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

Timothy G. Riley is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in California →

Estate & Gift Tax

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Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

Timothy G. Riley is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in California →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Timothy G. Riley

Where is Timothy G. Riley's law office located?
Timothy G. Riley's law practice is located in San Diego, California. The firm is Hughes & Pizzuto, APC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Timothy G. Riley handle?
Timothy G. Riley focuses on probate, estate planning, tax, estate tax, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Timothy G. Riley practiced law?
Timothy G. Riley has 42+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1984.
Where did Timothy G. Riley go to law school?
Timothy G. Riley earned their education at (J.D., 1984); (B.A., 1981).
How can I contact Timothy G. Riley for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Timothy G. Riley received?
Timothy G. Riley's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Wisconsin-Madison
- 1984
B.A.
University of Wisconsin-Madison
- 1981

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Wisconsin
Admitted: 1984
California
Admitted: 1986

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