Atty. Ryan Harrigan

Atty. Ryan Harrigan

Mr. Harrigan is an experienced attorney who represents clients on a diverse range of healthcare, litigation and corporate matters.

Albuquerque Albuquerque 25 yrs experience 25 year
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Profile Summary

About Ryan Harrigan at a glance

Ryan Harrigan is a Shareholder based in Albuquerque, New Mexico, practicing at SaucedoChavez, PC. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Their practice focuses on business and health care. Admitted to practice in California (2001) and New Mexico (2009). Educated at New York University (J.D., 2001) and University of the South at Sewanee (B.A., 1998). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Albuquerque, NM and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Mr. Harrigan is an experienced attorney who represents clients on a diverse range of healthcare, litigation and corporate matters
  • Mr. Harrigan’s healthcare practice focuses on regulatory, fraud and abuse, litigation, and compliance matters for a wide range of healthcare entities
  • Mr. Harrigan has extensive expertise in the federal Anti-kickback Statute, the Stark Laws and the federal False Claims Act, as well as cost reporting and other reimbursement issues
  • Mr. Harrigan has managed and coordinated investigations of healthcare corporations in response to government subpoenas, qui tam actions, and other government inquiries involving healthcare fraud and abuse allegations, and has defended major civil and criminal government healthcare fraud litigations and investigations
  • Mr. Harrigan has conducted numerous internal audits and advised healthcare companies, including academic medical centers, hospital systems, diagnostic medical imaging centers, and pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturers on compliance with federal and state fraud and abuse laws
  • Mr. Harrigan’s practice also involves advising a wide array of healthcare industry clients on issues related to licensing, pharmaceutical and medical device marketing, and the structure and formation of joint ventures and other corporate transactions, including mergers and acquisitions
  • Mr. Harrigan assists hospital systems, pharmaceutical and medical device manufacturers and DME manufacturers in the development and implementation of comprehensive compliance programs including the drafting of policies and procedures, creation of databases, and designing of audits and other systems
  • Mr. Harrigan also has experience assisting healthcare and life sciences clients in the review, preparation and negotiation of agreements related to the clinical trial process and many other types of agreements including agreements between hospitals and physicians and other healthcare vendors
  • Mr. Harrigan represents a variety of entities in their various roles in healthcare financings and transactions, including issuers, underwriters, hospitals and other tax-exempt organizations
  • Mr. Harrigan also has extensive experience representing healthcare professionals regarding state board licensing, medical staff credentialing, and National Practitioner Data Bank and state reporting requirements
  • Mr. Harrigan has first-chair trial experience and has managed a wide assortment of litigation matters involving breach of contract, real estate, fraud, unfair competition and trademark infringement
  • Mr. Harrigan also provides corporate and business law advice to companies both big and small
  • Prior to joining Saucedo Chavez, P.C., Mr. Harrigan was a shareholder at Melendres, Melendres & Harrigan PC and practiced law for eight years at the international law firm Latham & Watkins LLP where he was a member of the Health Care & Life Sciences practice group

Practice Areas Explained

Ryan Harrigan's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

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Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New Mexico

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Ryan Harrigan

Where is Ryan Harrigan's law office located?
Ryan Harrigan's law practice is located in Albuquerque, New Mexico. The firm is SaucedoChavez, PC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Ryan Harrigan handle?
Ryan Harrigan focuses on business, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New Mexico.
How long has Ryan Harrigan practiced law?
Ryan Harrigan has 25+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2001.
Where did Ryan Harrigan go to law school?
Ryan Harrigan earned their education at (J.D., 2001); (B.A., 1998).
How can I contact Ryan Harrigan for a consultation?
You can contact Ryan Harrigan 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 Ryan Harrigan received?
Ryan Harrigan's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
New York University
- 2001
B.A.
University of the South at Sewanee
- 1998

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2001
New Mexico
Admitted: 2009

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