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Riley Wagstaff is an associate attorney at Wingert Grebing Brubaker & Walshok LLP, where he focuses on civil defense litigation and professional liability defense. He represents attorneys and law firms in legal malpractice cases and defends clients in matters involving motor vehicle incidents, premises liability, and business litigation. Riley's work encompasses every stage of a case, from pleadings and discovery to motion practice and trial preparation.
Riley earned his Juris Doctor degree from California Western School of Law in 2026. In law school, he served as Executive Director of Notes & Comments for the California Western International Law Journal. He also competed on the school’s National Trial Competition team. In 2025, the leading legal publication on aviation law, The Journal of Air Law and Commerce, published his article on aviation safety regulation. While in law school, Riley volunteered as a legal intern with the Community Law Project, assisting individuals with their legal needs. Riley joined Wingert Grebing as a law clerk in 2025. He has continued with the firm as an attorney since his admission to the State Bar of California in 2026.
Outside of work, Riley is an avid golfer. He also enjoys cheering on the Padres, spending time with family, friends, and his golden retriever, Goose.
Licenses:
- State Bar of California
Education:
- Juris Doctor in 2026 from California Western School of Law
- Recipient of the Faculty Award, 2026
- Recipient of the Academic Excellence Award- Advanced Trial Practice
- Executive Director of Notes & Comments, California Western International Law Journal
- Trial Team Member, The National Trial Competition, 2024–2025
- Dean’s Honor List, 2024
- Pro Bono Honors Society
- Bachelor of Arts degree in Philosophy from San Diego State University in 2023, with Honors in Philosophy
- Recipient of the Dean’s Trophy Award, 2022
Publications:
- 2025, Journal of Air Law and Commerce, Volume 90, titled “Flight Path to Accountability: A Legal Comparison of Boeing’s Shortcomings, Airbus’s Successes, and International Aviation Safety Regulations”