Atty. Daniel K. Ryan

Atty. Daniel K. Ryan

Daniel K. Ryan is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - ERISA and Litigation - Insurance.

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Profile Summary

About Daniel K. Ryan at a glance

Daniel K. Ryan is a employment, litigation, and insurance attorney based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP. Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - ERISA (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Insurance (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Daniel K. Ryan is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Litigation - ERISA and Litigation - Insurance
  • Daniel K., who practices law in Chicago, Illinois, has been recognized since 2020
  • This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Daniel K. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area

Practice Areas Explained

Daniel K. Ryan's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Daniel K. Ryan is one of 151,622 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Illinois →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Daniel K. Ryan is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Illinois →

Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

Daniel K. Ryan is one of 109,871 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance 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 venue, 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 Daniel K. Ryan

Where is Daniel K. Ryan's law office located?
Daniel K. Ryan's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Hinshaw & Culbertson LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Daniel K. Ryan handle?
Daniel K. Ryan focuses on employment, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How can I contact Daniel K. Ryan for a consultation?
You can contact Daniel K. 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 Daniel K. Ryan received?
Daniel K. Ryan's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - ERISA; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Insurance; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Consumer Law.

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - ERISA
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Insurance
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Consumer Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Banking and Finance
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Health Care
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - ERISA (Chicago)
- 2021

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