About John Brendan
John Brendan Riordan is an attorney practicing in North Carolina. He earned his Bachelor of Science in Criminal Justice/Pre-Law from Liberty University in 2015 and completed his Juris Doctor at Liberty University School of Law in 2019. He moved from classroom to courtroom preparation in a span of a few years, carrying a foundation in criminal justice and pre-law into his early legal work.
While still a law student, Riordan took on practical roles that exposed him to both in-house and firm-side practice. In 2018 he served as an in-house counsel law clerk at Thriveworks, performing legal tasks for the company and supporting internal counsel. The following year he worked as a law clerk at Connors and Brenke, PLLC, where he assisted attorneys with research, drafting, and case preparation.
After graduating, Riordan joined Fidelity Law Group. Records show he has held a managing role there since 2019. In that capacity he has combined administrative responsibilities with client work, handling matters that require both organizational oversight and direct legal attention. Colleagues describe him as steady and practical in his approach to managing files and client expectations.
Riordan is licensed to practice in North Carolina and conducts his work under that jurisdiction. He has experience across several environments: corporate in-house settings, small firm litigation support, and firm management. That range has shaped how he evaluates a client’s needs and the kinds of solutions he recommends.
He approaches cases with an emphasis on clarity. He breaks issues into manageable parts and focuses on the steps needed to move matters forward. His background in criminal justice and pre-law informs his analytical style, while his clerkship stints provided hands-on exposure to case development and client counseling.
He continues to work at Fidelity Law Group in North Carolina, where he provides client representation and counseling and manages aspects of the firm’s operations.
