Charles W Riley Jr

Practice Areas

Chuck Riley advises high net worth clients on estate and tax planning, philanthropic planning, business succession, and trust administration. His ability to build and maintain client relationships has earned him the distinction of being a market leader and serving as a trusted advisor to multiple generations of high net worth families.

Chuck is recognized in the area of private wealth law as "a leading figure in the market," "a go-to adviser for wealth transfers," and "a long-standing practitioner who is truly committed to this area of law as well as the wider industry." A Fellow in the American College of Trust and Estate Counsel, Chuck has extensive experience with tax-sensitive estate planning and complex trust administration.

Chuck joined Ballard Spahr as part of its merger with Lane Powell, a leading Pacific Northwest law firm known for its deep regional roots and innovative legal solutions. While at Lane Powell, Chuck served as its President from 2015 to 2019, and its Vice President from 2007 to 2015.

Chuck is passionate about the Seattle community, and he demonstrates this commitment through many prominent leadership roles within the region. He currently serves as a Board Member of Plymouth Housing, the Downtown Seattle Association, and the Seattle Children's Foundation.

Career

Admissions

Washington

Professional Memberships

Professional Activities

King County Bar Foundation, Trustee, 2016-2019

Estate Planning Council of Seattle

U.S. Law Firm Group, Trustee, 2008-2019; President, 2016-2017

Washington State Bar Association, Real Property, Probate and Trust Section, Executive Committee, 2001-2004; Real Property, Probate and Trust Section Midyear Meeting, Co-Chair, 2005