Atty. Bryan McCracken
Bryan W. McCracken is a litigation associate who joined Ford O’Brien Landy LLP in 2022.
Commercial Litigation & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 4+ Years Experience
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About Bryan McCracken at a Glance
Bryan McCracken is a criminal defense, business, white collar, and litigation attorney based in New York, New York, practicing at Bracewell LLP. They have 4+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2022. Admitted to practice in New Jersey, New Jersey State Bar Association (2022) and New York, New York State Bar Association (2022). Educated at Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law (J.D., 2022). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: White-Collar (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Securities (2026). Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Bryan McCracken
Bryan W. McCracken is a litigation associate who joined Ford O’Brien Landy LLP in 2022. Bryan mainly focuses on white-collar criminal defense, government & regulatory investigations, and complex commercial and securities litigation. Bryan has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® – Securities Litigation for 2024.
While at Ford O’Brien Landy LLP, Bryan has assisted with the following representations:
- A foreign CEO in federal district court on criminal charges related to economic sanctions on transactions involving a prohibited foreign country
- A hedge fund in a breach of contract action against a publicly traded company
- A business professional in investigations brought by the New Jersey Bureau of Securities and the Securities and Exchange Commission
- An employee of a large financial institution in an insider trading investigation brought by the United States Attorney’s Office for the Southern District of New York
- Individuals in both federal and state healthcare fraud and Anti-Kickback Statute investigations
- An individual in connection with $300 million asset seized by the U.S. government
Prior to joining the firm, Bryan obtained experience in federal litigation, interning with the United States Attorney's Office for the Eastern District of New York, Civil Division. During his time there, he helped defend the United States against two major administrative policy challenges. Additionally, Bryan was selected as a New York State Pro Bono Scholar, where he passed the New York State Bar Exam early during his final year of law school and then devoted the remainder of law school to pro bono landlord-tenant litigation with Brooklyn Legal Services Corporation A in King's County Housing Court.
Bryan holds a J.D. from the Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law in Manhattan, New York, where he graduated in the Spring of 2022. He served on the editorial board of the Cardozo International & Comparative Law Review, as a research assistant in emerging e-discovery trends in civil litigation, and as a Teaching Assistant for first year students in Civil Procedure.
Bryan received his undergraduate degree in Political Science, magna cum laude, from Seton Hall University.
In his spare time, Bryan enjoys following his favorite sports team, the New York Rangers, and exploring the amazing food scene New York City has to offer.
Education- Benjamin N. Cardozo School of Law, New York, New York
- J.D. - 2022
- Seton Hall
- Honors: magna cum laude
- Major: Political Science
- New York
- New Jersey
- U.S. District Court Southern District of New York
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of New York
- U.S. District Court District of New Jersey
- U.S. Court of Appeals 2nd Circuit
Practice Areas Explained
Bryan McCracken's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Bryan McCracken handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New York.
Criminal Defense in New York
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Business & Corporate Law in New York
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White Collar Crimes in New York
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Civil Litigation in New York
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Why Local Counsel Matters in New York
Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive 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 venue, and the substantive 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.
New York Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a New York-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in New York Choose Bryan McCracken
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Bryan McCracken's practice in the field of criminal defense, business, white collar, and litigation.
4+ Years of Legal Practice
With 4 years in the profession, Bryan McCracken has developed the procedural fluency and courtroom instincts that come from handling real cases under real deadlines.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in New Jersey, New Jersey State Bar Association and New York, New York State Bar Association, Bryan McCracken can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering criminal defense, business, and white collar, Bryan McCracken can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in New York
A New York-based practice means Bryan McCracken attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Bryan McCracken Handles in New York
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