Brian P. Riley
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"They Made Me Feel Comfortable"I was very satisfied with the way this firm has handled my case. They did an amazing job representing me in court. The team is easy to work with and show great understanding of my case.- Former Client
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"The Best Firm"They are the best workers' compensation firm! Thank you to the attorneys and team for handling my case. I am very happy with the resolution of my case.- Tegwi T.
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"A Safe Place for Everyone"
I want to thank Antezana and Antezana for their professionalism, knowledge, and patience. This law firm is very professional when addressing persons of LGBTQ+ and is also a safe space for queer members.
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"Had A Great Experience"
Happy to recommend such an amazing law firm. I had a great experience. This is my second injury case they've handled. They pushed to get me the most money for my case.
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"Personal and Professional"I had a great experience. Excellent service and attention, very attentive to my case. I highly recommend this place - they're nice, personal, and professional.- Ana M.
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"Amazing Job in Court"I appreciate the help and great work on my injury case. The staff is friendly, and my attorney did an amazing job representing me in court. I am very pleased with their representation and services.- Jacky O.
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"Honest and Trustworthy"They did an amazing job handling my work injury case. They are very good - honest and trustworthy. I am very grateful for the way they guided me and handled my case.- Esdras A.
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"Respectful and Pleasant"They are very pleasant, respectful, and easy to deal with. I highly recommend. I am very happy with the result of my workers' compensation claim and with the office of Antezana and Antezana.- Peggy N.
Bio
Brian P. Riley is an experienced workers’ compensation attorney who has devoted his legal career to helping injured workers understand their rights and navigate complex legal systems during some of the most difficult periods of their lives. Drawn to the practice of law by a desire to help people solve real problems, Brian brings clarity, patience, and careful preparation to every case he handles.
Brian was admitted to the Maryland Bar in 2001, the Washington, D.C. Bar in 2003, and the Virginia Bar in 2012. After joining Antezana & Antezana in 2013, he founded the firm’s Virginia and Washington, D.C. workers’ compensation practice areas, expanding the firm’s ability to serve injured workers across multiple jurisdictions. He regularly appears before workers’ compensation authorities in Maryland, Virginia, and Washington, D.C., and has litigated numerous administrative hearings, mediations, and circuit court trials to verdict.
Brian concentrates his practice on workers’ compensation matters and takes a highly client-centered approach. He works closely with clients to help them understand their legal situation and available options, walking alongside them throughout their recovery from work-related injuries or occupational diseases. He thoroughly prepares clients for hearings and trials so they feel confident and ready to testify, and he is meticulous in gathering, organizing, and presenting evidence to achieve the strongest possible outcome. Known as a strong writer and thoughtful advocate, Brian prepares every case with care so he can deliver effective arguments on behalf of his clients.
Fluent in Spanish and French, Brian enjoys working with foreign-born clients and helping them navigate the legal system with confidence and dignity. Before becoming an attorney, he worked as a high school French and Spanish teacher and as a loan counselor for a national nonprofit housing organization, assisting low- and moderate-income homebuyers. He began his legal career clerking for the Honorable D. Warren Donohue of the Circuit Court for Montgomery County, Maryland.
Brian grew up near Syracuse, New York. He is married and has two adult daughters. Outside of work, he enjoys reading, hiking, singing in his church choir, and serving his community through leadership roles within his condominium association.
Education
- Georgetown University Law Center — Juris Doctor, 2001
- Trinity College (now Trinity Washington University) — Master of Arts in Teaching, 1995
- Villanova University — Bachelor of Arts, 1993
- Phi Beta Kappa
- Student Commencement Orator
Bar Admissions
- Maryland
- Washington, D.C.
- Virginia
Professional Memberships
- Montgomery County Bar Association
- Virginia Trial Lawyers’ Association
- Maryland Association for Justice
