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Mr. Riba is a hard-working, proven, and successful civil litigator.

Having practiced for over twenty years, Mr. Riba has achieved a distinguished record of trial and settlement successes.

Mr. Riba has successfully litigated claims involving automobile and motorcycle crashes, catastrophic injuries, slip and falls, dog bites, sexual abuse, and a variety of other personal injury matters. Mr. Riba has also successfully represented individuals, school districts, small businesses, and corporations in complex legal matters before administrative agencies and state and federal courts on a range of civil matters, including employment, school law, and civil rights issues.

Mr. Riba takes pride in ensuring that injured people have a voice and will fight to ensure full compensation and justice. Mr. Riba lives in Doylestown and enjoys spending time with his family, staying active, and coaching flag football.

100% of Practice Devoted to Litigation

Representative Matters

At Goldman Law Offices, our clients achieved these results among many others:
  • Obtained $2.3 million settlement for injured client involved in car crash in which client suffered traumatic brain injuries.
  • Obtained $837,000 settlement for injured client in negligence action against multiple entities for client that suffered traumatic brain injuries.
  • Obtained $475,000 settlement for injured client in car crash who suffered traumatic brain injuries.
  • Obtained $300,000 settlement for injured clients who were struck by vehicle while crossing a crosswalk.
  • Obtained $175,000 settlement for client in legal malpractice case.
  • Obtained $250,000 judgment for injured client in negligence action for client that suffered loss of hearing.
  • Obtained $185,000 judgment for injured client in car crash who suffered traumatic brain injuries.
  • Obtained $150,000 judgment for injured client in car crash who suffered serious orthopedic injuries.
Prior to joining Goldman Law Offices, Mr. Riba represented school districts in both state and federal court.  Among many others, Mr. Riba achieved the following results:
  • Obtained summary judgment for School District involving 1st Amendment speech and the issue of reading the Bible in school. 
  • Obtained summary judgment for School District in case involving Title VII race discrimination claims.
  • Obtained summary judgment for School District in case involving State Created Danger involving a post-prom party.
  • Obtained summary judgment for School District case involving 14th Amendment right to bodily integrity.
  • Obtained defense verdict for School District in case involving alleged breach of contract.
  • Obtained defense verdict for School District in case involving the ADA and the use of a service dog.

Bar Admissions

  • Pennsylvania, 2001
  • U.S. District Court Eastern District of Pennsylvania
  • U.S. District Court Middle District of Pennsylvania
  • U.S. District Court Western District of Pennsylvania
  • U.S. Court of Appeals 3rd Circuit
  • Supreme Court of the United States of America

Education

  • Syracuse University College of Law, Syracuse, New York
    • J.D., 2001
  • George Washington University, District of Columbia, District of Columbia
    • B.A., cum laude, 1998
    • Major: Political Science
  • Syracuse University Maxwell School of Citizenship and Public Affairs, Syracuse, New York
    • Major: Masters of Public Administration, 2001

Past Employment Positions

  • German, Gallagher & Murtagh, 2001-2004
  • Sweet, Stevens, Katz & Williams LLP, 2004 - 2017
  • Siana Bellwoar, 2017 - 2018

Volunteer Activities

Football Coach, 2016 - Present

Industry Accolades