Mr. Ken Evan Riley

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Mr. Ken Evan Riley: Attorney with Farris, Riley & Pitt, LLP
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  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
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Biography

Ken Riley, a native of Alexander City, Alabama, earned his business degree from the University of Alabama before completing his legal studies at Cumberland School of Law at Samford University. His upbringing and personal experiences—such as a family member's life-threatening car accident—have uniquely equipped him to connect with clients from all walks of life. Over the past 18 years, Mr. Riley has devoted his practice to representing injured victims, securing fair settlements and verdicts. He focuses on cases involving catastrophic accidents, defective medical devices, child-related injuries, and nursing home abuse. Known for his "love of trying cases," he focuses on outcomes that prioritize clients’ needs. Acknowledged as a Super Lawyer for over a decade, Mr. Riley is consistently ranked among Alabama's top attorneys, earning him an AV Preeminent rating for legal ability and ethics. Outside the courtroom, he co-hosts LawCall, a live legal call-in show on Fox 6 WBRC with Kirby Farris, offering legal advice to viewers. Residing in Birmingham, Mr. Riley enjoys fishing, cheering for Alabama football, and spending time with his sons, Evans and John Harold.

Mr. Riley is perennially recognized as a Super Lawyer Honoree for 11 years, a national peer-nominated publication that names the best attorneys acrossall 50 states, in the area of Personal Injury Litigation.

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Areas of Practice (8)

  • Personal Injury
  • Wrongful Death
  • Nursing Home Abuse and Negligence
  • Car Accidents
  • Trucking Accidents
  • Birth Injuries
  • Defective Products
  • Medical Negligence

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
University of Alabama, B.S.
Law School Attended:
Cumberland School of Law, Samford University, J.D.
Year of First Admission:
1999
Admission:
1999, Alabama; US District Court – Northern District of Alabama; US District Court – Middle District of Alabama; US District Court – Southern District of Alabama; US District Court – Northern District of Georgia; US District Court – Middle District of Georgia; US District Court – Southern District of Georgia; 2023, Georgia
Memberships:
Birmingham Bar Association: Co-chair of the Diversity/Inclusivity Committee (2015); American Bar Association; Alabama State Bar Association: Disciplinary Rules and Enforcement Committee 2017-2019; Alabama Association for Justice: President (2016-2017), Board of Directors, Executive committee, Former Chairman of the Emerging Leaders, Champion of Justice; American Association for Justice: Member of Public Affairs Committee 2010-present, Former State Delegate, Leadership Birmingham: Class of 2019
ISLN:
920834358

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Peer Reviews

5.0/5.0 (16 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • 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 10/05/11 in Civil Litigation

    Ken Riley is a very talented young lawyer, far talented beyond his years of experience- I have personally tried cases with him. One resulted in a multi-million dollar verdict in favor of the plaintiff.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 10/05/11 in Plaintiffs Personal Injury

    Ken is an excellent attorney who always practices professionally and ethically in representing his clients best interests.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 10/05/11 in Personal Injury

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 10/05/11 in Litigation

    I've opposed Ken in several cases through the years and have always found him to be a skillful, diligent, and congenial lawyer.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 10/05/11 in Plaintiffs Personal Injury

    Ken is an excellent lawyer with high ethical standards. I highly recommend an AV rating for Ken.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Member on 10/05/11 in Personal Injury

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5.0/5.0 (1 review)

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205-208-4251  Phone

205-407-1805  Fax

www.frplegal.com/attorneys/ken-riley

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