Paul Riley is an attorney at Simmons Hanly Conroy. He has over 30 years of experience helping clients navigate the legal process and fighting for justice on their behalf.

“My goal is to take the burden off my clients, so they can focus on their healing,” said Paul.

Through his work on personal injury and mesothelioma cases, Paul has successfully secured millions of dollars for victims injured due to negligence and corporate wrongdoing.

Dedicated Advocate with Proven Results

In his role at the firm, Paul assists with all stages of litigation, including depositions and trial preparations. His extensive experience and dedication make him a valuable asset in every case he works on.

Driven by the desire to help victims in the worst hours of their lives, Paul provides everyone he represents with the respect and personal attention they deserve.

“Clients can talk to me anytime about anything throughout the legal process,” explained Paul.

Paul’s commitment to achieving justice is evident in the results he delivers, with a track record that includes multiple significant results.

In the case of Lombardo v. Unisys Corp., Paul’s team secured a $3 million mesothelioma verdict for the family of a man who passed away after being exposed to asbestos.

He also recovered $1 million for a client who suffered a neck injury at work in the case of Tiller v. Norfolk Southern Railroad.

Background & Experience

Paul received a degree in Communications and Media Studies from Temple University in 1983. He then went on to attend Widener University Delaware Law School, where he graduated cum laude with his J.D. in 1988.

For the first 10 years of his career, Paul served as a prosecutor at the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office, where he honed his litigation skills and fought to obtain justice for victims of crimes.

Since then, Paul has focused on personal injury lawsuits. This has allowed him to gain extensive experience in many areas of law, including:

  • Auto accidents
  • Asbestos lawsuits
  • Federal Employers’ Liability Act (FELA) cases
  • Medical malpractice

Outside of work, Paul is dedicated to giving back to his community and volunteers as a baseball coach with the Babe Ruth League.

Call (800) 326-8900 today to learn more about working with a mesothelioma lawyer.

Paul Riley in the New York office

Practice Areas:

  • Asbestos & Mesothelioma
  • Personal Injury

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Recognition:

Speaking Engagements/CLEs:

  • Lecturer at Widener University School of Law 
  • Lecturer at The University Of Notre Dame Law School
  • Legal Analyst on “It’s Your Call with Lynn Doyle”

Education:

  • Temple University, B.A., 1983
  • Widener University Delaware Law School, J.D., 1988