Steven A. Riley

Steven A. Riley is an experienced trial lawyer and counselor with Riley & Jacobson, PLC in Nashville, Tennessee. For nearly 40 years, he has represented clients ranging from publicly traded companies to individuals in complex commercial litigation. His practice includes corporate and business litigation, securities litigation, class actions, healthcare litigation, and general commercial lawsuits and disputes. He has extensive experience in jury and non-jury trials.

Steven earned his B.A. from Vanderbilt University and later received his J.D. from Vanderbilt Law School. He was admitted to the Tennessee Bar in 1978 and the Kentucky Bar in 1996. His academic and professional background supports a litigation practice involving complex business, financial, corporate, and regulatory disputes in state and federal forums.

Steven handles arbitrations, internal corporate investigations, employer-employee relations, and matters involving directors of private and publicly owned corporations. He has also served as an arbitrator. His litigation experience covers banking and finance disputes, securities matters, corporate conflicts, healthcare cases, and other significant commercial disputes. He is certified as a civil trial specialist by the National Board of Trial Advocacy.

Steven A. Riley serves as an Adjunct Professor of Law at Vanderbilt Law School, where he teaches Advanced Evidence and Trial Advocacy. He has been recognized by Chambers USA, Mid-South Super Lawyers, and Best Lawyers in America for his work in commercial litigation and related fields. He is a member of the American Bar Association, Tennessee Bar Association, Nashville Bar Association, and Kentucky Bar Association.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Riley & Jacobson, PLC
• Member, American Bar Association
• Member, Tennessee Bar Association
• Member, Nashville Bar Association
• Member, Kentucky Bar Association

Licensed State

• Kentucky
• Tennessee

Education

• Vanderbilt Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Vanderbilt University
  Bachelor of Arts

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