Atty. John C. Ryland
John C. Ryland practices in the areas of family law, personal injury, criminal defense, civil litigation, medical malpractice defense, and commercial litigation.
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About John C. Ryland at a glance
John C. Ryland is a Member based in Memphis, Tennessee, practicing at Black McLaren Jones Ryland & Griffee, P.C.. They have 32+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1994. Their practice focuses on divorce, medical malpractice, and family law. Admitted to practice in Tennessee (1994), U.S. District Court, Western District of Tennessee (1994), and U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit (2000). Educated at University of Memphis (J.D., 1994) and University of Tennessee (B.A., 1990). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Memphis, Tennessee and American Bar Associations International Association of Defense Counsel Trial Academy, 2001 Leo Bearman, Sr and American Inn of Court. Serands clients in Memphis, TN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- John C. Ryland practices in the areas of family law, personal injury, criminal defense, civil litigation, medical malpractice defense, and commercial litigation
- He was admitted to the U.S
- District Court for the Western District of Tennessee in 1994, and the U.S
- Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit in 2000
- A native of Dyersburg, Tennessee, Mr. Ryland received a B.A. from the University of Tennessee in 1990
- He earned a J.D. with honors from the University of Memphis in 1994
- While in law school, Mr. Ryland was the recipient of the American Jurisprudence Award in Evidence, Criminal Law, Debtor-Creditor, Business Organizations II and the West Award in Secured Transactions, Business Organizations II
- In addition, he was a member of the University of Memphis Law Review in 1992-1994
- A fellow of the Memphis Bar Foundation, Mr. Ryland holds memberships in the Memphis Bar Association
- the Tennessee Bar Association
- the American Bar Association
- the Leo Bearman, Sr. American Inn of Court, 1999-2001
- and the International Association of Defense Counsel Trial Academy, 2001
- Other accolades include recognition from Super Lawyers, Mid-South, 2015-2022
- The Best Lawyers of America 2022-2024
- the National Academy of Family Law Attorneys, Top 10 Award for Excellence in Family Law, 2015-2018
- National Advocates, Top 100 Lawyers, 2017
- and the AV Highest Rating in both Legal Ability and Ethical Standards from Martindale-Hubbell, 2016-2020
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A divorce attorney guides you through property division, spousal support, custody, and the final decree — contested or uncontested.
John C. Ryland is one of 50,487 divorce attorneys indexed nationally. Browse divorce attorneys in Tennessee →
Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
John C. Ryland is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in Tennessee →
Family law attorneys handle divorce, child custody, child support, adoption, prenups, and protective orders. Find verified family lawyers near you.
John C. Ryland is one of 187,066 family law attorneys indexed nationally. Browse family law attorneys in Tennessee →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Tennessee
Practicing law in Tennessee. Legal matters in Tennessee are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Memphis are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Tennessee state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Tennessee 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 Tennessee courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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