Honors and Awards: In 2007, Riley was named as one of the 500 Leading Lawyers in America by Lawdragon Magazine, whose extensive research covered all areas of the law and attempted to identify, from more than a million nationwide, the leading 500 lawyers in the country. Only 22 lawyers in Florida were named to this prestigious list. Riley previously had been named as one the 500 Leading Plaintiffs' Lawyers in the country. He is AV-rated by Martindale-Hubbell, one of the highest and most coveted ratings possible for legal ability and ethical standards, and is identified in its Bar Register of Preeminent Lawyers. He is also listed in Outstanding Lawyers in America and has been named as one of Florida's "Super Lawyers." Riley is listed in every major Who's Who publication available.  He was once again named one of the 500 Leading Lawyers in America for 2008-2009.

Special Licenses/Certifications: Riley is admitted to practice throughout the State of Florida, before the United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth and Eleventh Circuits, and the United States Supreme Court. He is also admitted to practice in the State of Nevada. 

Bar/Professional Activity: A long-standing volunteer on behalf of dependent and abused children through the Orange County Bar Association, having served as a Guardian Ad Litem for approximately 75 children.

Pro bono/Community Service: Realizing the benefit of hard work, Riley has not relinquished his responsibility to give back to society. Prior to becoming a lawyer, he volunteered his time as a juvenile counselor. Immediately after becoming a lawyer, he began volunteering as a legal guardian for underprivileged and abused children. He has received numerous Awards of Merit from the Orange County Bar Association. In 1993, he was given the Award of Excellence; and, in 1997, he was named the recipient of the first-ever Guardian Ad Litem of the Year Award provided by the Orange County Bar Association. Since 1982, Riley has served as the legal guardian for more than 75 children.

Scholarly Lectures and Writings: He has authored numerous publications, dating back to his undergraduate studies, and including, in the legal arena, "Insurance Litigation in Florida," "The Bad Faith Insurance Manual," and "How to Handle, Initiate, Litigate, Try, and Win the Complex Case." He has recently been recruited by a major publisher to author a definitive textbook on civil litigation and trial techniques. And, his professional writings have not been limited to the legal field, as he recently co-authored a publication in the field of neurology with John Rothrock, M.D., one of the most respected neurologists in the country and a Professor of Neurology at the University of Alabama, Birmingham (UAB).

Verdicts and Settlements: Representative Samples of Riley Allen's past Verdicts and Settlements: $30 Million: Combined value of multiple claimants in Defective Product class action litigation; $13 Million: Bad Faith insurance case-largest voluntary payment in Florida history: $8 Million: Severe brain damage resulting from toxic exposure-largest verdict in County history at the time; $5.5 Million: Diffuse axonal brain injury from Automobile Accident -largest settlement in County history; $4.25 Million: Construction Accident resulting in severe crush injury to left leg; $4 Million: Failure to Diagnose cervical fracture resulting in incomplete quadriplegia; $3.25 Million: Radial tire separation/explosion resulting in death; $3.2 Million: Failure to Diagnose bacterial infection; $3.2 Million: Damages verdict at trial from defective ladder; pre-trial offer was $10,000; $2.75 Million: Wrongful Death of 18 year old killed by semi-tractor trailer leaving behind his mother and father as survivors; $2.5 Million: Failure to Timely Diagnose ischemia resulting in below the knee amputation; $2.5 Million: Confidential Nursing Home Neglect settlement; $2.2 Million: Failure of on-call physician to timely respond; $2.0 Million: Alleged unnecessary and improperly performed cardiac catherization procedure on three month old Down's Syndrome infant resulting in untreated lower leg ischemia and subsequent amputation of the left leg below the knee; $1.7 Million: Wrongful Death of 72-year-old pedestrian struck by truck; $1.5 Million: Confidential Nursing Home Abuse settlement; $1.56 Million: Malpractice related to adult circumcision procedure (defendants' pre-trial offer was $100,000.00)-Largest verdict in County history for a malpractice case; $1.5 Million: Defective Product claim related to bicycle lighting system and child seat (conspicuity issue) resulting in automobile/bicycle collision causing severe injuries; $1.5 Million: Wrongful Death of 48-year-old male suffering heart attack while attempting to rescue employee of defendant (Rescue Doctrine case); $1.4 Million: Failure of airline to provide appropriate seating for infant resulting in brain injury; $1.4 Million: Co-counsel in case involving failure to anticoagulate with heparin a 32-year-old female presenting to hospital with basilar artery thrombosis resulting in stroke; $1.35 Million: Confidential Nursing Home assault and abuse settlement; $1.3 Million: Confidential Nursing Home pressure ulcer settlement; $1.025 Million: Confidential Nursing Home settlement related to pressure ulcer; $1.1 Million: Failure to Diagnose compartment syndrome; $1 Million: Death of pick-up truck driver involved in collision with semi-tractor trailer with allegation by defense pick-up truck driver ran stop sign; $1 Million: Failure to Diagnose parotid gland cancerous tumor; $1 Million: Drowning death of 24-year-old African American male in motel swimming pool (defendant's pre-trial offer was $250,000.00)-Largest verdict in County history for an African-American; $1 Million: Defective birth control product; $1 Million: Below the knee amputation of 16-year-old pedestrian struck by automobile (insurance carrier's offer to resolve the claim for available $100,000.00 liability insurance limits was refused and assets of defendants were pursued to satisfy the claim of plaintiff); $1 Million: Bad faith insurance claim (pre-trial offer was zero); $1 Million: Closed head injury resulting from automobile/ semi-tractor trailer collision; $1 Million: Confidential Nursing Home Neglect and pressure ulcer settlement, and numerous others.

Representative Clients: The following are examples of the businesses Riley has represented and continues to represent: The Scott Partnership Architecture, Inc., (TSPA), a very well-respected architectural practice with a national and worldwide presence; Florida Environmental Compliance Corporation, (FECC), an environmental engineering company that routinely participates in multi-million dollar projects on behalf of the United States government; Red Rocket, Inc., a well-known multi-media creative advertising firm with clients such as the Orlando Magic, Disney World, and the Astronaut Hall of Fame; Krogel Air Freight, Inc., which Riley represented as General Counsel until the business wass sold to Federal Express, Inc.; Innovative Marine Technologies, Inc., (IMT), which provides marine and boating accessories and whose owner, Gary Elbers, owns the patent on the "touchless" boat cover, which is nationally popular; Elite Studios, a video production company with worldwide clients, such as Siemen's; Bison Disc, Inc., a company engaged in technology, mass media, and large-scale media duplication; U.S. Color, which is engaged in large-scale copying and reproduction services; Florida Choice Bank, (FCB), a local multi-County bank, which Riley helped as a start-up, and which was recently sold to the Royal Bank of Canada (RBC Bank), at approximately a 300 percent profit; the Bump Shop, Inc., which Riley helped two friends start more than 20 years ago and which has been one of the most successful and well-respected automobile collision repair shops in the Central Florida area for 20-plus years; J. Richard Watson Construction Company, a builder of multi-million dollar custom homes, one of only ten members of the Master Custom Builder's Council (MCBC), and one of the most respected custom home builders in the country; Chadham by the Sea Condominium Association, the Association that watches over Riley's family's place at the beach and for which he also served as its President for several years; Balance Golf, Inc., an internet retail golf clothing and accessory business; and Cycle Sports, Inc., one of the largest retail motorcycle and watercraft establishments in the State of Florida, and which was started by two brothers 20 years ago in their garage; and numerous other entrepreneurs, businesses, private medical practices, and individuals, who own and operate their own very successful businesses.

Other Outstanding Achievements: In addition to being active in professional organizations, Riley has also been very active in charitable organizations, including the Orlando Brain Injury Support Group, the Florida Head Injury Foundation, the National Head Injury Foundation, the Salvation Army Bed and Bread Club, the National Stroke Association, The Good Samaritan Fund, the United Cerebral Palsy Foundation, and numerous others. He has also chaired or co-chaired many fundraising activities for various charitable, religious, and educational organizations. Riley and his wife, Mary Faith, have three sons: Dalton, Chase, and, Troy. Since they were old enough to participate, Riley has coached his boys and many of their friends in numerous sporting activities including, but not limited to, soccer, football, basketball, track, and many water sports, focusing on athletic development, but far more importantly on sportsmanship and enjoyment. He has also served multiple terms on the Vestry of his church and has presided as the Senior Warden of the Vestry for twelve (12) different annual terms, where his boys also serve on the altar. Despite a busy professional and personal life, he continues to participate in many competitive sports, as he has done his entire life. He has also traveled the world (Australia, New Zealand, Hawaii, Mexico, Costa Rica, the Bahamas, and Nicaragua, for example) enjoying his passion of surfing. Surfing, particularly in third world countries, provides great "life" lessons and the opportunity to interact with and assist those far less fortunate, another long-standing commitment Riley has made with multiple return visits to help make a difference. And, surfing in big waves, though certainly requiring a level of fearlessness, fosters respect and a humble attitude while balancing enjoyment of sport with the attendant risks. This helps to fuel Riley's drive as a trial lawyer and is an asset that sets him apart.     

Educational Background: Riley is an honors graduate of the University of Central Florida and Florida State University, where he received his law degree.