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Mr. Ken Evan Riley
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Mr. Ken Evan Riley

5.0
17 reviews

1728 3rd Avenue North, Fifth Floor, Birmingham, AL 35203

Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, Nursing Home Abuse and Negligence and 5 more

About Mr. Ken Evan Riley

Ken Riley was born and raised in Alexander City, Alabama. After earning his business degree from the University of Alabama, Mr. Riley completed his legal studies at Cumberland School of Law at Samford University.

One of Mr. Riley’s strengths as a plaintiff’s attorney is his ability to relate to people from all walks of life, a characteristic that comes naturally from his small-town upbringing. Having had firsthand experience with a family member involved in a life-threatening car accident, Mr. Riley understands the physical, emotional, and financial issues families involved in a serious injury experience. That experience was instrumental in shaping how he pursues personal injury cases and reinforced his belief that a client’s needs should always be considered when determining the best course of action for a particular claim.

Mr. Riley has dedicated his law practice to helping injured victims obtain fair and just settlements and verdicts. With a self-described “love of trying cases,” Mr. Riley believes his most important role as a plaintiff’s attorney is to follow a course of action that results in the best overall outcomes for clients. Mr. Riley tailors his practice to not only focus on people involved in catastrophic accidents, but also those injured by defective medical devices, child-related accidents, and victims of nursing home abuse and medical negligence.

Mr. Riley is perennially recognized as a Super Lawyers Honoree, a national peer-nominated publication that names the best attorneys across all 50 states, in the area of Personal Injury Litigation, including Super Lawyers’ Top 50 Alabama Attorneys list. He has achieved an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell, the highest possible rating for legal ability and ethical standards as rated by his peers. He is also recognized by Birmingham Magazine as one of Birmingham’s “Top Attorneys” and has achieved multiple multi-million dollar settlements and verdicts for his clients. In addition to practicing law, Mr. Riley and his law partner, Kirby Farris, host a legal call-in show, LawCall, every Sunday night on WBRC 6 at 10:30 p.m. LawCall features guest attorneys from across the state of Alabama and answers live call-in questions on all areas of the law.

Mr. Riley lives in Birmingham and enjoys fishing, traveling, coaching, and spending time with his wife, Anastasia, and three sons, Evans, John Harold, and Oliver.

Awards

  • 10.0 (Superb) Avvo Rating
  • 10.0 Justia Lawyer Rating
  • Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2020. Kenneth E. Riley is recognized in Birmingham, Alabama for the following practice area: Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs
  • Selected to Super Lawyers: 2009 – 2025
  • Top 50: Alabama Super Lawyers: 2017, 2021 – 2025
  • Top 50: Birmingham Super Lawyers: 2021 – 2025
 

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Mr. Ken Evan Riley got this award in 2021

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Areas of Law

  • Personal Injury 2
    • Wrongful Death
    • Trucking Accidents
  • Medical Malpractice 1
    • Birth Injuries
  • Other 4
    • Nursing Home Abuse and Negligence
    • Car Accidents
    • Defective Products
    • Medical Negligence

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    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
  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    Cumberland School of Law, Samford University
    J.D.
    Other Education
    University of Alabama
    B.S.

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Partner at Farris, Riley & Pitt, LLP
5.0
17 reviews

1728 3rd Avenue North, Fifth FloorBirmingham, AL 35203U.S.A.

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Fax: 205-407-1805
Office Hours:
  • Monday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Tuesday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Wednesday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Thursday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM
  • Friday 08:00 AM - 05:00 PM

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    Mr. Ken Evan Riley was admitted in 1999 to the State of Alabama.
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    Yes, Mr. Ken Evan Riley has a 5.0 Peer Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.
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    Farris, Riley & Pitt, LLP has 9 attorneys at this location.
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    Mr. Ken Evan Riley attended Cumberland School of Law, Samford University.

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