Atty. James Ryan
James "Jim" Ryan received his undergraduate degree at the University of Minnesota, where he walked on for the national championship hockey team, seeing ice time with legendary coach Herb Brooks and six members of the historic 1980 Olympic team. Ryan also has the distinction of being from a family that boasts five Super Bowl rings: His father is legendary coach Buddy Ryan, who won Super Bowl III with Joe Namath and the New York Jets, and was the mastermind behind the historic 1985 Chicago Bears.
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James Ryan is an Attorney based in Edwardsville, Illinois, practicing at Gori Law Firm. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Their practice focuses on personal injury and product liability. Admitted to practice in Missouri (1998) and Illinois (1999). Educated at St. Louis University School of Law (J.D., 1998) and University of Minnesota (B.A. University, 1981). Active member of Illinois Trial Lawyers Association Missouri Association of Trial Lawyers. Serves clients in Edwardsville, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- James "Jim" Ryan received his undergraduate degree at the University of Minnesota, where he walked on for the national championship hockey team, seeing ice time with legendary coach Herb Brooks and six members of the historic 1980 Olympic team
- Ryan also has the distinction of being from a family that boasts five Super Bowl rings: His father is legendary coach Buddy Ryan, who won Super Bowl III with Joe Namath and the New York Jets, and was the mastermind behind the historic 1985 Chicago Bears
- His brothers, Rex and Rob, also possess three Super Bowl titles
- Ryan obtained a master's degree at the University of Notre Dame and graduated from the St. Louis University School of Law in 1998
- Since then, he has been fighting for the rights of injured people for almost 20 years
- He is licensed to practice in Illinois, Missouri and the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Missouri
- Ryan is also a member of the Illinois Trial Lawyers Association (ITLA), the Missouri Association of Trial Lawyers (MATA) and several other legal groups
- Over the years, Ryan has been involved in well over 1,000 personal injury cases and obtained millions of dollars in settlements and verdicts for his injured clients in both Missouri and Illinois
- The focus of his practice at The Gori Law Firm, remains personal injury, especially auto accidents and premises liability matters
- Professional Associations And Memberships Illinois Trial Lawyers Association Missouri Association of Trial Lawyers
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Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
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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 Edwardsville 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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