Atty. Ryan A. Hancock
Ryan Allen Hancock is of counsel at Willig, Williams & Davidson and Chair of the firm's Employment Law Group. Prior to joining Willig, Williams & Davidson, he was Assistant Chief Counsel with the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission, the Commonwealth's civil rights enforcement agency.
Employment Law - Individuals & More Attorney · Serving Philadelphia, PA · 11+ Years Experience
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About Ryan A. Hancock at a Glance
Ryan A. Hancock is a employment and litigation attorney based in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, practicing at Willig, Williams & Davidson. They have 11+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2015. Admitted to practice in New York (2015). Educated at Rutgers University–Camden (J.D., 2003) and Rutgers University–Camden (J.D., 2003). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Individuals (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026). Serves clients in Philadelphia, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Ryan A. Hancock
- Ryan Allen Hancock is of counsel at Willig, Williams & Davidson and Chair of the firm's Employment Law Group
- Prior to joining Willig, Williams & Davidson, he was Assistant Chief Counsel with the Pennsylvania Human Relations Commission, the Commonwealth's civil rights enforcement agency
- As Assistant Chief Counsel, Mr. Hancock successfully litigated a wide range of discrimination matters including but not limited to claims of: sexual orientation, religious accommodation, disability race, sex, and denial of employment based on a criminal record
- He is the principal author of the Commission's proposed policy entitled Disparate Impact Discrimination Implications Related to a Denial of Employment Based on a Criminal Record
- Mr. Hancock received his law degree from Rutgers School of Law in 2003 and subsequently clerked in Camden County Superior Court, Criminal Division for the Honorable David G. Eynon
- He co-founded and is currently Board Chair for the Philadelphia Lawyers for Social Equity (PLSE) and its Criminal Record Expungement Project (C-REP)
- Mr. Hancock is the author of The Double Bind: Obstacles to Employment and Resources for Survivors of the Criminal Justice System, 15 U. Pa
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- Change 515 2011-2012 and has served on the board of Penn Law’s Journal of Law & Social Change
- He also served as the supervising attorney for Penn Law’s International Human Rights Advocates (IHRA), was a member of the Bethesda Project’s Young Professional Advisory Board, and co-convened the Drexel Summer Theory Institute at the Earle Mack School of Law from 2011-2013
- Mr. Hancock has also been a Part-time Lecturer on Trial Advocacy at Rutgers School of Law from 2016 to the present
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Ryan A. Hancock's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Ryan A. Hancock handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Philadelphia.
Employment Law in Philadelphia
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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Civil Litigation in Philadelphia
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Philadelphia
Practicing law in Pennsylvania. Legal matters in Pennsylvania are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Philadelphia are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Pennsylvania state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Pennsylvania 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 Pennsylvania courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Philadelphia Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Philadelphia-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Philadelphia Choose Ryan A. Hancock
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 Ryan A. Hancock's practice in the field of employment and litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Ryan A. Hancock brings 11+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering employment and litigation, Ryan A. Hancock can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Philadelphia
A Philadelphia-based practice means Ryan A. Hancock 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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