James Riley
Pearl River, NY
Licensed for 50 years
Law Degree
Awards
Primary Practice Area
Estate Planning
Language
Spanish
About
I am an attorney and partner in the law firm of Donohue, O'Connell & Riley in Pearl River, N.Y and also Montvale, N.J. I help my personal clients in the areas of estate planning, elder law planning, and personal injury matters. I have been an Adjunct Professor in estate planning, elder planning, and financial planning at Pace University in White Plains since 1992 and I also serve as an Adjunct Professor in Public Education Law at Long Island University. I have been rated "very high to pre-eminent" (Av) by my fellow attorneys in the LexisNexis Martindale-Hubbell Lawyers Directory and I have been recognized in the Bar Register of Pre-eminent Attorneys and Who's Who In American Law. I am very proud of my "Superb" Avvo rating (10.0) and "Superlawyer" designations which are both based upon more than 30 years of dedicated service to my clients. My work as an attorney is based upon my deep and sincere desire to help people. James K. Riley Attends NAELA Advanced Elder Law Boot CampExperts Share Information on Elder and Disability Law Trends Pearl River, NY–James K. Riley of Donohue, O’Connell & Riley in Pearl River, NY and Montvale, NJ attended the NAELA Advanced Elder Law Boot Camp held from November 8-9, 2011 in Boston. This two-day workshop was part of theNational Aging and Law Institute, a conference hosted by the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) and co-sponsored by the National Aging and Law Conference (NALC). The National Aging & Law Institute is intended to equip elder and special needs law attorneys and other advocates in law and aging with the resources and information to better serve today’s clients. The NAELA Advanced Elder Law Boot Camp is taught by Certified Elder Law Attorneys (CELA) and is designed for experienced practitioners. The NAELA Advanced Elder Law Boot Camp covered topics such as: · Appeal Process: Requirements for Application,· Housing/Residents Rights Advocacy,· Insurance and Annuities,· Employment, Age and Disability Discrimination,· Employment and Retirement,· Public Benefits; Medicaid, Medicare, Social Security and VA,· Fiduciary Representation,· Legal Capacity Counseling,· Health and Personal Care Planning,· Pre/Post Mortem Tax Planning,· Litigation and Administrative Advocacy,· Special Needs Counseling, and· How to take the CELA Exam. About NAELAMembers of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys (NAELA) are attorneys who are experienced and trained in working with the legal problems of aging Americans and individuals of all ages with disabilities. Established in 1987, NAELA is a non-profit association that assists lawyers, bar organizations and others. The mission of NAELA is to establish NAELA members as the premier providers of legal advocacy, guidance and services to enhance the lives of people with special needs and people as they age. NAELA currently has members across the United States, Canada, Australia and the United Kingdom. For more information, visit NAELA.org.About Elder and Special Needs LawElder and Special Needs Law are specialized areas that involve representing, counseling and assisting seniors, people with disabilities and their families in connection with a variety of legal issues, with a primary emphasis on promoting the highest quality of life for individuals. Typically, Elder Law and Special Needs Law address the convergence of legal needs with the social, psychological medical and financial needs of individuals. The Elder Law and Special Needs Law attorney handles estate planning and counsels clients about planning for incapacity with health care decision-making documents. The Elder and Special Needs Law attorney also assists clients in planning for possible long-term care needs, including at-home care, assisted living or nursing home care. Locating the appropriate type of care, coordinating public and private resources to finance the cost of care and working to ensure the client’s right to quality care are all part of the Elder and Special Needs Law practice. ###
Practices Areas
Estate Planning
Litigation
Elder Law
Language
Spanish
Contact
O'Connell & Riley144 East Central AvenuePearl River, NY, 10965 Office (845) 735-5050 144 East Central AvenuePearl River, NY, 10965 Office (845) 735-5050(845) 735-5050
Office: (845) 657-3238
Website: N/AReviews
Jim and especially his paralegal Angela were superb and top quality professionals handling the recent settlement of a family estate for me. They helped me all the way through, were very thorough and excellent with their communication and follow-up. I highly recommend them!
My family has known Mr. Riley for over 30 years and have trusted him to handle all of our affairs, most recently for my own estate planning as well as the settlement of my mother´s estate. He and his colleagues are extremely professional and a great team to work with.
My mother and I recently hired Mr. James K. Riley of O,Connell and Riley, Pearl River, New York to represent us as our attorney for the sale of our family home in Westchester County, New York. Mr. Riley advised us with the highest level of professionalism, always keeping honestly and integrity at the forefront of all issues. He was extremely efficient and facilitated our closing in the most expeditious manner. Without a doubt, I would use him again. We have been prior clients of his for over 30 years. I would never even consider going elsewhere when handling the sale or purchase of a home. He has also handled my estate planning with extreme comfort and ease. I rate him 5 stars all the way!
Jim and especially his paralegal Angela were superb and top quality professionals handling the recent settlement of a family estate for me. They helped me all the way through, were very thorough and excellent with their communication and follow-up. I highly recommend them!
My family has known Mr. Riley for over 30 years and have trusted him to handle all of our affairs, most recently for my own estate planning as well as the settlement of my mother´s estate. He and his colleagues are extremely professional and a great team to work with.
My mother and I recently hired Mr. James K. Riley of O,Connell and Riley, Pearl River, New York to represent us as our attorney for the sale of our family home in Westchester County, New York. Mr. Riley advised us with the highest level of professionalism, always keeping honestly and integrity at the forefront of all issues. He was extremely efficient and facilitated our closing in the most expeditious manner. Without a doubt, I would use him again. We have been prior clients of his for over 30 years. I would never even consider going elsewhere when handling the sale or purchase of a home. He has also handled my estate planning with extreme comfort and ease. I rate him 5 stars all the way!
Jim and especially his paralegal Angela were superb and top quality professionals handling the recent settlement of a family estate for me. They helped me all the way through, were very thorough and excellent with their communication and follow-up. I highly recommend them!
My family has known Mr. Riley for over 30 years and have trusted him to handle all of our affairs, most recently for my own estate planning as well as the settlement of my mother´s estate. He and his colleagues are extremely professional and a great team to work with.
My mother and I recently hired Mr. James K. Riley of O,Connell and Riley, Pearl River, New York to represent us as our attorney for the sale of our family home in Westchester County, New York. Mr. Riley advised us with the highest level of professionalism, always keeping honestly and integrity at the forefront of all issues. He was extremely efficient and facilitated our closing in the most expeditious manner. Without a doubt, I would use him again. We have been prior clients of his for over 30 years. I would never even consider going elsewhere when handling the sale or purchase of a home. He has also handled my estate planning with extreme comfort and ease. I rate him 5 stars all the way!