Thomas J. Riley

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Thomas J. Riley: Attorney with Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP
Attorney Awards
  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
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Biography

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, Membe
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Areas of Practice (9)

  • Business Law
  • Trusts & Estates
  • Middle Market
  • Mergers & Acquisitions
  • Fiduciary Litigation
  • Litigation
  • Charitable Planning
  • Real Estate
  • Real Estate Industry Services

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
The Ohio State University, B.A., 1966
Law School Attended:
New York University, LL.M., Taxation, 1970; The Ohio State University School of Law, J.D., 1969
Year of First Admission:
1969
Admission:
1969, Ohio; 1971, U.S. Tax Court; 1973, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Ohio
Memberships:
Ohio State Bar Association; Columbus Bar Association.
ISLN:
902133578

Peer Reviews

5.0/5.0 (1 review)
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
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