David Riley is a Shareholder with Glassman, Wyatt, Tuttle & Cox, and is experienced in a number of areas of law. David handles Jones Act cases on behalf of those injured in maritime settings, including barge injuries, tugboat injuries, ship injuries and more. David is also a leading Worker’s Compensation Attorney within the firm. David was born and raised in Ridgely, Tennessee, and has handled a number of cases from start to finish for the firm and its clients. In his career, David has assisted his clients in a number of ways, including:
Served as lead counsel in a Jones Act case on behalf of a Boat Captain that suffered permanent lung damage after inhaling ammonia vapors. A confidential settlement was obtained before trial. The case was against a towing company that operated the largest fleet of anhydrous ammonia barges in the United States.
Assisted with over 1,000 Worker’s Compensation claims on behalf of employers across the State of Tennessee, including before courts and administrative tribunals.
Tried more than 30 cases in his career.
Handled the appellate process of cases before the Tennessee Court of Appeals and the Tennessee Special Worker’s Compensation Appeals Panel.
Secured summary judgment on behalf of multiple transportation companies sued for Wrongful Death.
Taken over 500 depositions of medical doctors, registered nurses and expert witnesses.
Assisted in the defense of lawyers and law firms sued for Legal Malpractice, obtaining summary judgment and dismissal of such cases on a number of occasions.
Currently represents the Collierville Board of Zoning Appeals for the City of Collierville, Tennessee.
