Atty. James Edwin Ryan
James Edwin Ryan is a lawyer practicing admiralty, insurance law, liability defense and 3 other areas of law. James received a B.S. degree from Siena College in 1964, and has been licensed for 51 years.
Admiralty & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY · 51+ Years Experience
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About James Edwin Ryan at a Glance
James Edwin Ryan is a Member based in New York, New York, practicing at Dougherty, Ryan, Giuffra, Zambito & Hession. They have 51+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1975. Their practice focuses on business, litigation, insurance, appellate, and maritime. Admitted to practice in New York (1975), U.S. District Court, Northern, Southern and Eastern Districts of New York (1975), U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit (1976), and U.S. Supreme Court (2003). Educated at Fordham University (J.D., 1974) and Siena College (B.S., 1964). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Maritime Law Association of the United States Association of Average Adjusters of the United States. Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About James Edwin Ryan
- James Edwin Ryan is a lawyer practicing admiralty, insurance law, liability defense and 3 other areas of law
- James received a B.S. degree from Siena College in 1964, and has been licensed for 51 years
- James practices at Dougherty, Ryan, Giuffra, Zambito & Hession in New York, NY
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James Edwin Ryan's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Edwin Ryan handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New York.
Business & Corporate Law in New York
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Civil Litigation in New York
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Insurance Law in New York
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
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Appellate Practice in New York
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Maritime & Admiralty Law in New York
Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.
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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
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in New York Choose James Edwin Ryan
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 James Edwin Ryan's practice in the field of business, litigation, insurance, appellate, and maritime.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
James Edwin Ryan brings 51+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in New York, U.S. District Court, Northern, Southern and Eastern Districts of New York, and U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit, James Edwin Ryan can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, litigation, and insurance, James Edwin Ryan 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 James Edwin Ryan 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 James Edwin Ryan Handles in New York
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