He is an "AV" rated lawyer who has been in private practice since 1981, upon concluding his clerkship with the United States District Court for the District of Arizona, the Honorable Alfredo C. Marquez. Mr. Rieder has litigated contract, personal injury, construction, land use, estate and media related claims over his career. He has extensive experience in the employment relations arena, the area in which he specializes. He has litigated both class and individual claims of discrimination and retaliation.