Atty. M. Brett Ryan

Atty. M. Brett Ryan

M. Brett Ryan is a lawyer practicing business, employment law, general litigation and 7 other areas of law.

Council Bluffs Council Bluffs 27 J. Erfahrung 27 year
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Profile Summary

About M. Brett Ryan at a glance

M. Brett Ryan is an Attorney based in Council Bluffs, Iowa, practicing at Watson & Ryan PLC. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Their practice focuses on wrongful death, personal injury, employment, business, and tax litigation. Admitted to practice in Iowa (1999), Nebraska U.S. District Court, District of Nebraska U.S. District Court, Northern District of Iowa (2000), and U.S. District Court, Northern and Southern Districts of Iowa U.S. District Court, Southern District (2000). Educated at University of Iowa (J.D., 1999) and University of Northern Iowa (NB.A. University, 1993). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Council Bluffs, IA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • M. Brett Ryan is a lawyer practicing business, employment law, general litigation and 7 other areas of law
  • M. received a degree from University of Northern Iowa in 1993, and has been licensed for 27 years
  • M. practices at Watson & Ryan PLC in Council Bluffs, IA

Practice Areas Explained

M. Brett Ryan's Areas of Practice

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

Wrongful Death

M. Brett Ryan is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Iowa →

Personal Injury

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.

M. Brett Ryan is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Iowa →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

M. Brett Ryan is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Iowa →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

M. Brett Ryan is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Iowa →

Tax Litigation

M. Brett Ryan is one of 3,110 tax litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax litigation attorneys in Iowa →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Iowa

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

Looking for additional Iowa attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Council Bluffs or all attorneys in Iowa.

Frequently Asked

Common questions about M. Brett Ryan

Where is M. Brett Ryan's law office located?
M. Brett Ryan's law practice is located in Council Bluffs, Iowa. The firm is Watson & Ryan PLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does M. Brett Ryan handle?
M. Brett Ryan focuses on wrongful death, personal injury, employment, business, tax litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Iowa.
How long has M. Brett Ryan practiced law?
M. Brett Ryan has 27+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1999.
Where did M. Brett Ryan go to law school?
M. Brett Ryan earned their education at (J.D., 1999); (NB.A. University, 1993).
How can I contact M. Brett Ryan for a consultation?
You can contact M. Brett Ryan directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has M. Brett Ryan received?
M. Brett Ryan's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Iowa
- 1999
NB.A. University
University of Northern Iowa
- 1993

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Iowa
Admitted: 1999
Nebraska U.S. District Court, District of Nebraska U.S. District Court, Northern District of Iowa
Admitted: 2000
U.S. District Court, Northern and Southern Districts of Iowa U.S. District Court, Southern District
Admitted: 2000

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