Ken Riley
PartnerBrief Biography
Ken Riley is a seasoned personal injury attorney with more than two decades of experience representing clients in catastrophic injury, wrongful death, nursing home abuse, and defective product cases. A native of Alexander City, Alabama, he earned his business degree from the University of Alabama and his J.D. from the Cumberland School of Law.
Ken’s personal experience with a family member’s serious accident fuels his compassionate and strategic approach to advocacy. Known for his courtroom skills and client-centered focus, he has secured multiple multimillion-dollar settlements.
He has been recognized as a Super Lawyer for over 17 years, listed among Super Lawyers’ Top 50 Alabama Attorneys, and holds an AV Preeminent® peer-review rating. He also co-hosts the legal TV show LawCall on Fox 6 WBRC.
Outside the office, Ken enjoys fishing, Alabama football, and spending time with his three sons.
Educational Background
- J.D., Cumberland School of Law, Samford University
- B.S., University of Alabama
Professional Associations
- Birmingham Bar Association: Co-chair of the Diversity/Inclusivity Committee (2015)
- American Bar Association
- Alabama State Bar Association: Disciplinary Rules and Enforcement Committee 2017-2019
- Alabama Association for Justice: President (2016-2017), Board of Directors, Executive Committee, Former Chairman of the Emerging Leaders, Champion of Justice, TRIAL Trustee
- American Association for Justice: Member of Public Affairs Committee 2010-present, Former State Delegate
- Leadership Birmingham: Class of 2019
- Injury Board Member
Courts Admitted
- Alabama
- Georgia
- Alabama Supreme Court
- U.S. District Court – Northern District of Alabama
- U.S. District Court – Middle District of Alabama
- U.S. District Court – Southern District of Alabama
- U.S. District Court – Northern District of Georgia
- U.S. District Court – Middle District of Georgia
- U.S. District Court – Southern District of Georgia
Awards
- Superb Avvo Rating
- 10.0 Justia Lawyer Rating
- Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2020. Kenneth E. Riley is recognized in Birmingham, Alabama for the following practice area:
- Personal Injury Litigation – Plaintiffs
- Rated AV Preeminent® by Martindale-Hubbell®
- Selected to Super Lawyers: 2009 – 2026
- Top 50: Alabama Super Lawyers: 2017, 2021 – 2025
- Top 50: Birmingham Super Lawyers: 2021 – 2025
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Areas of Practice
- Personal Injury
- Wrongful Death
- Nursing Home Abuse and Negligence
- Car Accidents
- Truck Accidents
- Birth Injuries
- Defective Products
- Slip & Fall Accidents
- Bicycle Accidents
- Pedestrian Accidents
- Brain Injury
- Burn Injury
- Child Injury
- Drunk Driving Accidents
- Workplace Injury
- Construction Accidents
- Rideshare Accidents
Case Victories
- $1,000,000 jury verdict against Alabama Splash Adventure (Kasey Tidwell case)


