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Atty. S. John Ryan

Atty. S. John Ryan

S. John Ryan is a partner in Seward & Kissel’s Employee Benefits Group.

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Profile Summary

About S. John Ryan at a glance

S. John Ryan is an attorney based in New York, New York, practforg at Seward & Kissel LLP. Admitted to practice in New York, New York State Bar Association and New Jersey, New Jersey State Bar Association. Educated at Boston University (LLM (taxation), 1998) and New York Law School (J.D., 1987). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law (2026). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

Über uns

  • S. John Ryan is a partner in Seward & Kissel’s Employee Benefits Group
  • He joined the Firm in 1998
  • John advises a variety of clients — publicly and closely held corporations, partnerships, governmental entities, tax-exempt foundations and sole proprietorships — concerning all aspects of employee benefits matters
  • These matters include representation involving the structuring, drafting, operation, amendment and termination of qualified and non-qualified pension, profit-sharing, stock bonus and employee stock ownership plans, individual retirement accounts, stock option plans and group life, disability, medical reimbursement, and other types of welfare plans

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

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

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Where is S. John Ryan's law office located?
S. John Ryan's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Seward & Kissel LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
Where did S. John Ryan go to law school?
S. John Ryan earned their education at (LLM (taxation), 1998); (J.D., 1987); (—, 1987).
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What awards or recognition has S. John Ryan receiandd?
S. John Ryan's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law.

Education

LLM (taxation)
Boston University
- 1998
J.D.
New York Law School
- 1987
New York Law School
- 1987

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
- 2026

Bar Admissions

New York, New York State Bar Association
New Jersey, New Jersey State Bar Association

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