Atty. Ryan M. Neri
Ryan Neri is a partner at WSHB’s Chicago office. He is a trial lawyer who focuses his practice on defending construction, professional liability, liquor liability and Dram Shop Act, transportation matters including truck accident litigation and catastrophic accident response and containment and other complex civil litigation matters in Illinois and Wisconsin.
Construction & More Attorney · Serving Chicago, IL
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About Ryan M. Neri at a Glance
Ryan M. Neri is a Partner based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP. Their practice focuses on personal injury, employment, product liability, litigation, and aviation. Educated at John Marshall Law School (J.D., 2009) and Miami University (B.A., 2006). Serves clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Ryan M. Neri
- Ryan Neri is a partner at WSHB’s Chicago office
- He is a trial lawyer who focuses his practice on defending construction, professional liability, liquor liability and Dram Shop Act, transportation matters including truck accident litigation and catastrophic accident response and containment and other complex civil litigation matters in Illinois and Wisconsin
- He also handles labor and employment matters, cybersecurity and data privacy matters, including breach response cases, and state/federal enforcement of data privacy statutes including litigation arising out of the Biometric Information Privacy Act (BIPA)
- Ryan is skilled in all aspects of litigation, from inception through trial
- His trial experience includes Cook County - a notoriously plaintiff friendly jurisdiction - where he has received defense verdicts on behalf of our clients
- Ryan has successfully argued and won several motions for summary judgment in general liability and high exposure construction cases
- He has used his extensive litigation experience to obtain favorable results during arbitrations and large scale mediations
- Before joining WSHB, Ryan worked at a Chicago litigation firm successfully defending large retail establishments and national restaurant groups sued for violations of the Illinois Dram Shop, a unique statutory cause of action enforcing strict liability on restaurants, or other establishments that sell alcohol, for a plaintiff’s injuries caused by another patron’s intoxication
- Despite imposing strict liability, Ryan obtained several defense verdicts at trial and obtained summary judgment based upon his comprehensive knowledge of the Act’s intricacies and arguments distinctive to defeating liability
- Ryan’s knowledge made him a leading figure in the Chicago area in this field, gaining respect from his peers and opposing counsels
- Ryan graduated cum laude from John Marshall Law School in Chicago while also working as a legal writing teacher’s assistant for first year law students
- Following graduation, he gained litigation defense experience at a midsize Chicago law firm specializing in aviation cases
- Specifically, Ryan represented major airline clients in personal injury matters, and airplane parts manufacturers in wrongful death and products liability cases pending across the United States in both state and federal jurisdictions
- Newsroom News •Illinois Amends Biometric Privacy Act: Significant Change Limiting Liability for Multiple Violations Case Updates, 10.15.24 •Illinois Supreme Court Advances Big Change in Construction Defect Matters Case Updates, 2.13.24 •20 WSHB Attorneys Elected Into Partnership Firm News, 1.9.23 Publications •Boundaries of Absolute Privilege: What’s Fair Game in High Stakes Litigation Case Updates, 11.14.24 •Navigating Biometric Privacy Claims and the Catchall Provision Case Updates, 4.29.24 •Illinois Supreme Court: Businesses Liable for Biometric Data Exchanges Without Consent Case Updates, 6.12.23 In the News •WSHB Chicago Secures Decisive Victory for Property Management Company with Open and Obvious Defense •Boundaries of Absolute Privilege: What’s Fair Game in High Stakes Litigation •Illinois Amends Biometric Privacy Act: Significant Change Limiting Liability for Multiple Violations •Navigating Biometric Privacy Claims and the Catchall Provision
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Ryan M. Neri's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Ryan M. Neri handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Chicago.
Personal Injury in Chicago
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.
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Employment Law in Chicago
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Ryan M. Neri is one of 167,770 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Illinois →
Product Liability in Chicago
Ryan M. Neri is one of 65,610 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Illinois →
Civil Litigation in Chicago
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Aviation Law in Chicago
Aviation attorneys for aircraft accidents, FAA regulation, pilot defense, and aviation industry matters.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Chicago
Practicing law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Chicago are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Illinois state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Illinois 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 Illinois courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Chicago Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Chicago-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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Why Clients in Chicago Choose Ryan M. Neri
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 M. Neri's practice in the field of personal injury, employment, product liability, litigation, and aviation.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering personal injury, employment, and product liability, Ryan M. Neri can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Chicago
A Chicago-based practice means Ryan M. Neri 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 M. Neri Handles in Chicago
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