Atty. William Michael Ryan

Atty. William Michael Ryan

William Michael Ryan is a lawyer practicing corporate, private equity, outsourcing and 4 other areas of law. William received a B.A. degree from Yale University in 1987, and has been licensed for 34 years.

Chicago Chicago 34 yrs experience 34 year
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Profile Summary

About William Michael Ryan at a glance

William Michael Ryan is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Kelley Drye & Warren LLP. They have 34+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1992. Their practice focuses on business, ip, and m&a. Admitted to practice in Illinois (1992) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (1992). Educated at University of Illinois College of Law (J.D., 1992) and Yale University (B.A., 1987). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William Michael Ryan is a lawyer practicing corporate, private equity, outsourcing and 4 other areas of law
  • William received a B.A. degree from Yale University in 1987, and has been licensed for 34 years
  • William practices at Kelley Drye & Warren LLP in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

William Michael Ryan's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William Michael Ryan handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

William Michael Ryan is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Illinois →

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

William Michael Ryan is one of 106,079 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in Illinois →

Mergers & Acquisitions

William Michael Ryan is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Illinois →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

Practicing law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Chicago are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Illinois state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Illinois brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Illinois courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William Michael Ryan

Where is William Michael Ryan's law office located?
William Michael Ryan's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Kelley Drye & Warren LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Michael Ryan handle?
William Michael Ryan focuses on business, ip, m&a. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has William Michael Ryan practiced law?
William Michael Ryan has 34+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1992.
Where did William Michael Ryan go to law school?
William Michael Ryan earned their education at (J.D., 1992); (B.A., 1987).
How can I contact William Michael Ryan for a consultation?
You can contact William Michael Ryan directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has William Michael Ryan received?
William Michael Ryan's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Illinois College of Law
- 1992
B.A.
Yale University
- 1987

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 1992
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 1992

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