Jessica A. Riley
Jessica A. Riley
Partner
She/Her
"I meet my clients at the intersection of litigation and regulatory compliance for financial services companies. I’m passionate about providing strategic, actionable solutions that empower clients to stay ahead in an ever-changing industry."
Jessica A. Riley
Partner
She/Her
"I meet my clients at the intersection of litigation and regulatory compliance for financial services companies. I’m passionate about providing strategic, actionable solutions that empower clients to stay ahead in an ever-changing industry."
About Jessica
Jessica focuses her practice on assisting mortgage lenders, servicers, and financial institutions navigate complex legal and regulatory landscapes, while defending clients in an array of civil lawsuits. Combining courtroom experience with compliance and regulatory advice, she helps clients mitigate risks, often preemptively. Jessica defends clients in state and federal litigation in claims concerning ad valorem taxes, premises liability, negligence, statutory violations, wrongful foreclosures, and consumer fraud. She also advises on consumer finance servicing, origination, payment systems compliance including Reg. E and NACHA, depository agreements, Texas home equity lending laws, Real Estate Settlement Procedures Act (RESPA), Fair Debt Collection Practice Act (FDCPA), Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA), Truth in Lending Act (TILA), and finance technology needs.
Areas of Focus
Industries:
Services:
- Alternative Dispute Resolution (ADR);
- Appellate;
- Complex Commercial Litigation ;
- Consumer & Class Action Defense;
- Data Privacy, AI & Cybersecurity;
- Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA);
- Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA);
- Financial Services Litigation ;
- Financial Services Regulatory & Compliance;
- Litigation & Trial;
- Mortgage Lending & Servicing Litigation ;
- Regulatory & Compliance ;
- Supervisory Examinations, Investigations & Enforcement;
- Telephone Consumer Protection Act (TCPA)
Experience
- Assisted a mortgage originator and servicer through a state regulatory servicing exam by supporting the development of keystone policies and procedures, and refining and preparing examination responses. This led to a score of 2 (with 1 being the best) and no material recommendations.
- Obtained summary judgment on all claims and an award for reimbursement of all attorneys’ fees. Defended mortgage servicer in federal court against breach of contract, TDCA, and face-to-face allegations.
- Created loan assumption policies and procedures and assumption agreements to comply with VA, FHA, Ginnie Mae, and USDA-backed loan programs.
Recognition
- Texas Super Lawyers, Rising Star, 2024 – 2025
- Texas Bar Foundation, Elected Fellow, 2023
- Dallas Association of Young Lawyers (DAYL) President’s Award, January 2025; Outstanding Committee Chair, January 2024; President’s Award of Merit, January 2023
- Dallas Bar Association, Presidential Citation, November 2021
- Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law, Association of Securities and Exchange Commission Alumni (ASCE) Scholar, Dean’s Scholarship
Credentials
Education
- Southern Methodist University Dedman School of Law, JD, 2016
- Southern Methodist University, BA/BS, summa cum laude/magna cum laude, 2013
Bar Admissions
- Texas
Court Admissions
- US District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
- US District Court for the Northern District of Texas
- US District Court for the Southern District of Texas
- US District Court for the Western District of Texas
Thought Leadership
Presentations
- Event Chair, "A Night Out at the Bolton Ball: The Diamond Anniversary," Bolton Ball Committee, Dallas Association of Young Lawyers, Dallas, Texas, October 19, 2024
Blog Posts
Event
In The News
Press Releases
- Hinshaw Elects Eleven New Partners in Seven Offices, Jan 6, 2025
- Jessica A. Riley Elected to Board of Directors for the Dallas Association of Young Lawyers, Dec 13, 2023
- Jessica A. Riley Elected as a Fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation, Dec 4, 2023
- Jessica A. Riley Profiled by Dallas Association of Young Lawyers as "One to Watch", Apr 18, 2023
- Hinshaw Expands Texas Presence with New Dallas Office and a Team of Financial Services Attorneys, Feb 1, 2023
Interests
Did you know...
If Jessica were not an attorney, she would likely have a career in high-stakes world crisis communications.
Thought Leadership
Presentations
- Event Chair, "A Night Out at the Bolton Ball: The Diamond Anniversary," Bolton Ball Committee, Dallas Association of Young Lawyers, Dallas, Texas, October 19, 2024
Blog Posts
Event
In The News
Press Releases
- Hinshaw Elects Eleven New Partners in Seven Offices, Jan 6, 2025
- Jessica A. Riley Elected to Board of Directors for the Dallas Association of Young Lawyers, Dec 13, 2023
- Jessica A. Riley Elected as a Fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation, Dec 4, 2023
- Jessica A. Riley Profiled by Dallas Association of Young Lawyers as "One to Watch", Apr 18, 2023
- Hinshaw Expands Texas Presence with New Dallas Office and a Team of Financial Services Attorneys, Feb 1, 2023
Jessica's Insights
In The News
Sep 5, 2025
Jessica Riley Reflects in a Law360 Story on Lessons She Learned as a Junior Lawyer
Press Release
Jan 6, 2025
In The News
Sep 5, 2025
Jessica Riley Reflects in a Law360 Story on Lessons She Learned as a Junior Lawyer
Press Release
Jan 6, 2025
Consumer Crossroads: Where Financial Services and Litigation Intersect
Jul 22, 2024
New Law May Require Texas Homeowners to Renew Homestead Exemptions
Consumer Crossroads: Where Financial Services and Litigation Intersect
Feb 29, 2024
Press Release
Dec 13, 2023
Jessica A. Riley Elected to Board of Directors for the Dallas Association of Young Lawyers
Press Release
Dec 4, 2023
Jessica A. Riley Elected as a Fellow of the Texas Bar Foundation
Press Release
Apr 18, 2023
Jessica A. Riley Profiled by Dallas Association of Young Lawyers as "One to Watch"
Press Release
Feb 1, 2023
Hinshaw Expands Texas Presence with New Dallas Office and a Team of Financial Services Attorneys
