College of the Holy Cross, A.B., 1978; Brown University, M.A.T., 1980
Law School Attended:
Syracuse University College of Law, J.D., 1987; Case Western Reserve University School of Law, LL.M., 1996
Year of First Admission:
1987
Admission:
1987, Ohio
ISLN:
902134711
Areas of Practice (5)
Executive Compensation and Governance
Succession Planning
Taxation
Estate Planning
Probate and Estate Administration
Peer Reviews
5.0/5.0(2 reviews)
Legal Knowledge
5.0/5.0
Analytical Capability
5.0/5.0
Judgment
5.0/5.0
Communication
5.0/5.0
Legal Experience
5.0/5.0
5.0/5.0
Rated
by a Partner
on 05/01/13
in Business Law
Mike Riley is an excellent, experienced and very capable lawyer who provides sound, thoughtful legal and business advice. His ethics are beyond reproach. I highly recommend him as an attorney.
Mike Riley is an excellent, experienced and very capable lawyer who provides sound, thoughtful legal and business advice. His ethics are beyond reproach. I highly recommend him as an attorney.
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