About Steven Michael
Steven Michael Riker is a attorney based in New York City, specializing in business law, employment law, estate planning, real estate law, appeals and appellate, and arbitration and mediation. He is the principal attorney at the Law Office of Steven Riker, a boutique firm dedicated to providing personalized legal services to a select clientele. The firm's offices are located at One Grand Central Place, 46th Floor, New York, NY 10165. 445 Hamilton Avenue, Suite 1102, White Plains, NY 10601. Mr. Riker earned his Juris Doctor with honors from Pace University School of Law in 1994, where he was a Ranking Scholar and Dean's List student.
He also served as the Casenote and Comment Editor for the Pace Law Review and was a member of the National Moot Court Team. Prior to law school, he graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the State University of New York at Stony Brook in 1991. Admitted to the New York State Bar in 1995, Mr. Riker has built a diverse practice encompassing commercial and business litigation, real estate transactions and litigation, contract negotiation, hotel and hospitality law, mediation, and arbitration. He has represented clients in various disputes, including breach of contract, shareholder disputes, landlord-tenant issues, and employment disputes. His experience extends to both federal and state courts, as well as appellate levels.
In addition to his New York admission, Mr. Riker is also admitted to practice in Connecticut, the United States Supreme Court, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Second Circuit. The U.S. District Courts for the Southern and Eastern Districts of New York. Mr.
Riker has received numerous accolades throughout his career. He holds an AV Preeminent peer-review rating from Martindale-Hubbell, reflecting the highest level of professional excellence. He has been recognized as a Martindale-Hubbell Client Champion with a Platinum Award and has been featured in New York Magazine's "New York Area's Top Rated Lawyers." Additionally, he was selected for "Best Real Estate Law Services" by Corporate LiveWire and is listed in Marquis Who's Who in American Law. The Law Office of Steven Riker serves clients throughout the New York metropolitan area, including Manhattan, Brooklyn, Queens, the Bronx, Westchester, Nassau, and Suffolk counties. The firm is committed to providing high-quality, personalized legal services tailored to each client's needs.
