Steven A. "Steve" Riley
About Steven A. Riley
Steven A. Riley is a lawyer based in Nashville, TN and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2005. Steven A. Riley is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Nashville, Tennessee
- Commercial Litigation
- Eminent Domain and Condemnation Law
- Litigation - Antitrust
- Litigation - Banking and Finance
- Litigation - Mergers and Acquisitions
- Litigation - Securities
- Litigation - Trusts and Estates
- Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Defendants
Current Firm: Riley & Jacobson PLC
Education: Vanderbilt University, J.D., graduated 1978, Vanderbilt University, BA, graduated 1974, and Vanderbilt University, graduated 1974
Location: Nashville, TN
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