Atty. James Brendan Ryan

Atty. James Brendan Ryan

James Brendan Ryan is a lawyer practicing litigation, mediation, arbitration. James received a B.A. degree from University of Missouri in 1958, and has been licensed for 65 years.

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Profile Summary

About James Brendan Ryan at a glance

James Brendan Ryan is a Partner based in St. Louis, Missouri, practicing at Thompson Coburn LLP. They have 65+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1961. Their practice focuses on litigation and adr. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1961). Educated at University of Missouri (LL.B., 1961) and University of Missouri (B.A., 1958). Serands clients in St. Louis, MO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • James Brendan Ryan is a lawyer practicing litigation, mediation, arbitration
  • James received a B.A. degree from University of Missouri in 1958, and has been licensed for 65 years
  • James practices at Thompson Coburn LLP in St. Louis, MO

Practice Areas Explained

James Brendan Ryan's Areas of Practice

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

Civil Litigation

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

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Mediation & Arbitration

Mediators and arbitrators for civil, commercial, family, and employment dispute resolution.

James Brendan Ryan is one of 73,906 adr attorneys indexed nationally. Browse adr attorneys in Missouri →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Missouri

Practicing law in Missouri. Legal matters in Missouri are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in St. Louis are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Missouri state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Missouri 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 Missouri courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James Brendan Ryan

Where is James Brendan Ryan's law office located?
James Brendan Ryan's law practice is located in St. Louis, Missouri. The firm is Thompson Coburn LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Brendan Ryan handle?
James Brendan Ryan focuses on litigation, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Missouri.
How long has James Brendan Ryan practiced law?
James Brendan Ryan has 65+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1961.
Where did James Brendan Ryan go to law school?
James Brendan Ryan earned their education at (LL.B., 1961); (B.A., 1958).
How can I contact James Brendan Ryan for a consultation?
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Education

LL.B.
University of Missouri
- 1961
B.A.
University of Missouri
- 1958

Bar Admissions

Missouri
Admitted: 1961

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