Atty. Jennifer M. Ryder

Atty. Jennifer M. Ryder

Jennifer M. Ryder is a lawyer practicing insurance, trial and appellate civil litigation.

Chicago Chicago 22 yrs experience 22 year
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Profile Summary

About Jennifer M. Ryder at a glance

Jennifer M. Ryder is an Associate based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Richard J. Prendergast, Ltd.. They have 22+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2004. Their practice focuses on litigation, insurance, and appellate. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2004) and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois (2004). Educated at Loyola University Chicago (J.D., 2004) and University of Wisconsin-Madison (B.A., 2000). Active member of Chicago, Illinois State and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Jennifer M. Ryder is a lawyer practicing insurance, trial and appellate civil litigation
  • Jennifer received a B.A. degree from University of Wisconsin-Madison in 2000, and has been licensed for 22 years
  • Jennifer practices at Richard J. Prendergast, Ltd. in Chicago, IL

Practice Areas Explained

Jennifer M. Ryder's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Jennifer M. Ryder 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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Insurance Law

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

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Appellate Practice

Appellate attorneys for civil and criminal appeals at state and federal court.

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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 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 andnue, 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 Jennifer M. Ryder

Where is Jennifer M. Ryder's law office located?
Jennifer M. Ryder's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Richard J. Prendergast, Ltd.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Jennifer M. Ryder handle?
Jennifer M. Ryder focuses on litigation, insurance, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Jennifer M. Ryder practiced law?
Jennifer M. Ryder has 22+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2004.
Where did Jennifer M. Ryder go to law school?
Jennifer M. Ryder earned their education at (J.D., 2004); (B.A., 2000).
How can I contact Jennifer M. Ryder for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Loyola University Chicago
- 2004
B.A.
University of Wisconsin-Madison
- 2000

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2004
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Illinois
Admitted: 2004

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