About Mike Riley

Mike Riley has been practicing law with Martin & Jones for more than 20 years, concentrating on representing individuals suffering from asbestos-related diseases including malignant mesothelioma, asbestos-related lung cancer, and asbestosis. His clients include workers who were occupationally exposed to asbestos in industrial settings such as power plants, chemical plants, railroads, shipyards, paper mills, and other manufacturing facilities. He has represented clients from states across the United States and from various Canadian provinces. His cases have included products liability and wrongful death actions in federal and state courts, and workers' compensation occupational disease claims before the North Carolina Industrial Commission.

Defendants have included asbestos manufacturers, contractors, distributors, and employers. Mike also pursues claims against asbestos company bankruptcy administrative claims trusts, and serves as an arbitrator and advisory committee member with several trusts. He graduated from the University of North Carolina School of Law after earning a Bachelor of Science in Mathematics from Wake Forest University. Mike holds the Martindale-Hubbell "AV" rating and has been recognized as both a Best Lawyer in America (2018-present) and a Super Lawyer (2018-present).

Practice areas

Education

University of North Carolina School of Law
J.D.
Wake Forest University
Undergraduate

Bar admissions & credentials

State Bar of North Carolina

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