Riley A. Williams - Independence, OH
Attorney at Hickman Lowder Lidrbauch & Welch Co., L.P.A.
Special Needs Estate Planning Lawyers in Independence, OH
6450 Rockside Woods Blvd S Suite 165 Independence, OH 44131
Independence Special Needs Estate Planning Lawyer
Updated: 02/28/2026
Areas of Practice
- Special Needs Estate Planning
- Special Needs Trusts
- Trusts
- Wills
- Guardianship
- Medicaid Planning
- Trust and Estate Administration
Attorney Information
Overview
Attorney Riley A. Williams has always been inspired to help vulnerable individuals, especially those who may be overlooked and in greatest need of assistance. She joined the firm as an attorney in October 2024 and will concentrate her practice on special needs estate planning and asset protection as well as Elder Law, including Medicaid planning, guardianship, and trust and estate administration.
Riley has been a dedicated law clerk at Hickman Lowder since April 2023, with a specialized focus on special needs estate planning. Drawing from a unique background in caregiving, Riley brings a compassionate and understanding perspective to her work, having worked closely with children and families with both behavioral and academic challenges. This experience drives her commitment to helping families to collaboratively design comprehensive plans that protect their loved ones and ensure financial stability. At Hickman Lowder, Riley is passionate about empowering clients to make informed choices for a well-protected, secure future.
Riley earned her law degree in 2024 from Cleveland State University College of Law, where she was a member of the Health Law Society and the Women’s Law Student Association. She graduated from Ohio University in 2021 with a Bachelor’s of Science degree.
Riley lives in Strongsville, Ohio and enjoys spending time with family and friends, traveling, baking, trying new foods and restaurants, and watching Cleveland sports.
Education
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Legal Education
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Cleveland State University College of Law,
Cleveland,
Ohio
J.D.
Honors: cum laude
Honors: Dean’s List
Honors: Health Law Society, Member
Honors: Women’s Law Student Association, Member
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Cleveland State University College of Law,
Cleveland,
Ohio
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Non Legal Education
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Ohio University, Athens, Ohio
B.S.
Honors: cum laude
Honors: Dean’s List
Honors: OHIO Distinction Scholar
Honors: Olive Emler Ross Scholarship Recipient (Fall 2020)
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Ohio University, Athens, Ohio
Bar Admissions
- Ohio, 2024
Contact
6450 Rockside Woods Blvd S
Suite 165
Independence, OH 44131
Phone: 216-861-0360
Fax: 216-861-3113
Email: Send a message
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