Atty. Ryan Benharris
Ryan Benharris is an attorney concentrating in the areas of workers' compensation law, social security disability law, longshore workers' compensation, defense base act claims, and municipal accidental disability retirements. Attorney Benharris is a 2001 graduate of the University of Massachusetts at Amherst and a 2005 graduate of Southern New England School of Law (now known as University of Massachusetts School of Law - Dartmouth) where he served as the President of the Student Bar Association.
Longshore Workers Compensation and Defense Base Act Claims & More Attorney · Serving Fall River, MA · 21+ Years Experience
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About Ryan Benharris at a Glance
Ryan Benharris is an Associate based in Fall River, Massachusetts, practicing at Law Offices of Deborah G. Kohl. They have 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Their practice focuses on workers comp, ssd, and maritime. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts (2005) and Rhode Island (2014). Educated at Southern New England School of Law (J.D., 2005) and University of Massachusetts Class of 2001 (—). Serves clients in Fall River, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Ryan Benharris
- Ryan Benharris is an attorney concentrating in the areas of workers' compensation law, social security disability law, longshore workers' compensation, defense base act claims, and municipal accidental disability retirements
- Attorney Benharris is a 2001 graduate of the University of Massachusetts at Amherst and a 2005 graduate of Southern New England School of Law (now known as University of Massachusetts School of Law - Dartmouth) where he served as the President of the Student Bar Association
- He currently serves as the Law School's elected Vice-President of its Alumni Association
- He is licensed to practice in the Commonwealth of Massachusetts, and is co-chair of the New Lawyers Committee of the Workers' Injury Law and Advocacy Group
- He was hired as an attorney at Law Offices of Deborah G. Kohl in 2005 after working at the firm as a paralegal for three years
- In 2008, Attorney Benharris was awarded the Stanley Rudman Award for Advocacy by Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education, Inc. A panel of over twenty practicing attorneys and two Massachusetts Superior Court Judges selected Attorney Benharris, out of a group of twenty-five attorneys, to receive this award
Practice Areas Explained
Ryan Benharris's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Ryan Benharris handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Fall River.
Workers Compensation in Fall River
Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.
Ryan Benharris is one of 54,932 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Massachusetts →
Social Security Disability in Fall River
SSDI and SSI attorneys for disability claims, denied benefits, and Social Security appeals.
Ryan Benharris is one of 26,311 ssd attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ssd attorneys in Massachusetts →
Maritime & Admiralty Law in Fall River
Maritime attorneys for Jones Act claims, longshore injury, cruise ship cases, and offshore matters.
Ryan Benharris is one of 11,459 maritime attorneys indexed nationally. Browse maritime attorneys in Massachusetts →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Fall River
Practicing law in Massachusetts. Legal matters in Massachusetts are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Fall River are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Massachusetts state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Fall River Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Fall River-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 Fall River Choose Ryan Benharris
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 Benharris's practice in the field of workers comp, ssd, and maritime.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Ryan Benharris brings 21+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in Massachusetts and Rhode Island, Ryan Benharris can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering workers comp, ssd, and maritime, Ryan Benharris can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Fall River
A Fall River-based practice means Ryan Benharris 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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Common Legal Issues Ryan Benharris Handles in Fall River
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Ryan Benharris has experience with under Massachusetts law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
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