Peter W. Riley

Peter W. Riley is a distinguished attorney specializing in personal injury law, with a career spanning over four decades. He advocates for those who suffered serious injuries or lost loved ones. His work has led to major verdicts and settlements, proving his skill and commitment to justice.

Mr. Riley earned his Juris Doctor cum laude from the University of Minnesota Law School in 1977 and began practicing law the same year. He has a bachelor’s degree, cum laude, from Williams College. There, he was elected to Phi Beta Kappa. He also had high marks at Blake School in Minneapolis.

Since joining Schwebel, Goetz & Sieben, P.A. in 1991 and becoming a shareholder in 2002, Mr. Riley has represented many clients in complex cases. These involve wrongful death, product liability, medical malpractice, and catastrophic injuries. He has notable successes. They include multimillion-dollar settlements and verdicts. These include over $11 million for a car crash victim. Also, $8 million for a family hurt in a construction zone collision. Early in his career, he worked on high-profile cases. This included representing families affected by the Edmund Fitzgerald tragedy. This work set the tone for his exceptional track record.

Mr. Peter W. Riley has held key positions in several organizations. He was president of the Minnesota Association for Justice. He was also president of both the ABOTA chapter and its national foundation. He is a “Super Lawyer,” listed in Best Lawyers in America, and has an “AV” rating from Martindale-Hubbell for his excellence and ethics.

Mr. Riley, through his work, has leveled the playing field against powerful corporations and insurers, ensuring his clients receive fair compensation. His legacy reflects an unwavering commitment to justice and the highest standards of legal practice.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Schwebel, Goetz & Sieben, P.A.
• Member, Minnesota Association for Justice
• Member, American Association for Justice
• Member, Hennepin County Bar Association
• Member, Minnesota State Bar Association
• Member, American Board of Trial Advocates
• Member, Million Dollar Advocates Forum

Licensed State

• Minnesota

Education

• University of Minnesota Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Williams College
  Phi Beta Kappa with Cum Laude

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