James C Riley

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Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Georgetown University, B.A., 1982
Law School Attended:
Georgetown University, J.D., 1985
Year of First Admission:
1985
Admission:
1985, Connecticut; 1986, U.S. District Court, District of Connecticut; 1989, U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York; 1991, U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit; 2007, U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
ISLN:
902135817

Areas of Practice (4)

  • Commercial
  • Appeals
  • Commercial Litigation
  • Employment Litigation

Peer Reviews

4.9/5.0 (33 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge
  • Legal Knowledge

    4.9/5.0
  • Analytical Capability

    4.9/5.0
  • Judgment

    5.0/5.0
  • Communication

    4.9/5.0
  • Legal Experience

    4.9/5.0
  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 11/19/13 in Complex Commercial Litigation

    Jim Riley is one of the very best trial lawyers I have ever known. Great mind; terrific writer; tough examiner; professional & very likeable.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 11/07/13 in Business Litigation

    First rate. Excellent advocate. Professional; intelligent; insightful; ethical; courteous; pleasure to deal with, including as an adversary. Represents our highest professional standards and ideals, and all the best things about our profession. A c... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 12/09/13 in Complex Litigation

    Jim is a fabulous lawyer with a reputation for servicing clients well and with integrity.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 11/27/13 in Civil Litigation

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 11/24/13 in Civil Litigation

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 11/24/13 in Litigation

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Principal on 11/19/13 in Trial Practice

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 11/15/13 in Litigation

    excellent lawyer

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 11/15/13 in Civil Litigation

    Excellent lawyer.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 11/15/13 in Litigation

    I have been his adversary more than his co-counsel in cases over nearly twenty years, so I know whereof I speak

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James C Riley: Partner at Whitman Breed Abbott & Morgan LLC
  • Greenwich, CT
    500 West Putnam Avenue
    Greenwich, CT 06830-6451