Thomas J. T.J. Riley

Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)

5.0 (1 reviews)

Columbus, Ohio

55+ years experience

Hahn Loeser & Parks LLP

Updated: Jan 02, 2026

Contact Information

614-221-0240

https://www.hahnlaw.com/professionals/thomas-j-riley

65 East State Street, Suite 2500, Columbus, OH 43215

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Bio

Thomas J. Riley focuses his practice on business and corporate law as well as wealth transfer planning. He counsels small to midsize closely held manufacturing and distribution enterprises and professional practices on matters including tax planning, contract negotiations, and mergers and acquisitions. T.J. has experience handling multi-employee union plans, master and prototype plans for sponsoring organizations, and Employee Stock Ownership Plans (ESOPs). He also advises owners on succession-planning strategies. In addition, T.J. focuses on all aspects of wealth transfer planning, both within the personal context as well as the family enterprises context. His work includes preparation of living wills, powers of attorney, wills and trust agreements, probate avoidance planning, and charitable gifting techniques.

Practice Areas

Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)

Awards & Recognition

Lawyer of the Year: Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), Columbus, OH (2019)
Recognized: Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
Recognized: Mergers and Acquisitions Law
Practice Area: Tax Law
The Best Lawyers in America®, Business Organizations, (including LLCs and Partnerships), 2012-26, Mergers and Acquisitions Law, 2025-26; Columbus Lawyer of the Year, Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships), 2019
AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 1995

Education

New York University, LL,M. Taxation, graduated 1970
The Ohio State University, J.D., graduated 1969
The Ohio State University, B.A., graduated 1966

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Reviews

Nicole Flores

2 months ago

Invaluable Counsel for Our Family Business Transition

Our family-owned manufacturing business faced a complex crossroads: navigating the sale of a majority stake to a private equity firm while ensuring both the company's legacy and our family's financial security. We needed an attorney with deep expertise in both corporate transactions and the nuanced world of closely held businesses. T.J. Riley was that attorney. His 55 years of experience, particularly his recognized work in business organizations and M&A, were immediately apparent. He didn't just review contracts; he guided us through the strategic implications of every clause, from tax consequences under his LL.M. specialty to post-sale governance. His counsel on wealth transfer planning was seamlessly integrated, ensuring the sale proceeds supported our long-term family goals. The deal closed successfully, but more importantly, we felt protected and understood at every turn. His recognition as a 'Lawyer of the Year' is well-deserved, not just for his legal acumen but for his practical, steady-handed approach. For any Ohio business owner facing significant change, T.J. Riley at Hahn Loeser is an exceptional resource.