Atty. Ryan T. Gormley

Atty. Ryan T. Gormley

Ryan Gormley is a partner in the firm’s Las Vegas office, where his practice focuses on complex civil litigation and appeals. Ryan has represented both plaintiffs and defendants across a broad array of high exposure matters, including insurance bad faith, products liability, catastrophic injury, construction, and general business litigation.

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About Ryan T. Gormley at a glance

Ryan T. Gormley is a business, construction, litigation, insurance, and appellate attorney based in New York, New York, practicing at Claggett & Sykes Law Firm. Admitted to practice in Nevada, State Bar of Nevada. Educated at University of Nevada (J.D., 2014) and Penn State (B.S., 2010). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Construction Law (2026). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Ryan Gormley is a partner in the firm’s Las Vegas office, where his practice focuses on complex civil litigation and appeals
  • Ryan has represented both plaintiffs and defendants across a broad array of high exposure matters, including insurance bad faith, products liability, catastrophic injury, construction, and general business litigation
  • He is licensed in Nevada and has represented clients pro hac vice in several other jurisdictions across the country
  • Ryan has received recognition for the quality of his work, having been named “One to Watch” by Best Lawyers, “Legal Elite” by Nevada Business Magazine, and a “Rising Star” by Super Lawyers
  • An active provider of pro bono legal services, Ryan serves on the firm’s Pro Bono Committee
  • He recently obtained a favorable settlement during discovery on behalf of a disabled veteran in a real property nuisance action
  • He also serves on the board of two local non-profit organizations
  • Following law school, Ryan clerked for Chief Justice Mark Gibbons of the Nevada Supreme Court
  • Originally from Las Vegas, Ryan received his undergraduate degree from Penn State University and his J.D., cum laude, from the William S. Boyd School of Law, where he served as an editor of the UNLV Gaming Law Journal and externed for the Honorable James C. Mahan of the U.S
  • District Court, District of Nevada

Practice Areas Explained

Ryan T. Gormley's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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Construction Law

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Civil Litigation

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Insurance Law

Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.

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Appellate Practice

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Ryan T. Gormley

Where is Ryan T. Gormley's law office located?
Ryan T. Gormley's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Claggett & Sykes Law Firm. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Ryan T. Gormley handle?
Ryan T. Gormley focuses on business, construction, litigation, insurance, appellate. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
Where did Ryan T. Gormley go to law school?
Ryan T. Gormley earned their education at (J.D., 2014); (B.S., 2010).
How can I contact Ryan T. Gormley for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Ryan T. Gormley received?
Ryan T. Gormley's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice; Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Construction Law; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Construction; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Insurance.

Education

J.D.
University of Nevada
- 2014
B.S.
Penn State
- 2010

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Construction Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Construction
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Insurance
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — in America
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — from 2021-2022 for work in:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Construction Law - 2022
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Construction Law - 2021
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Nevada Lawyer,
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Nevada Trailblazer, 2023
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Nevada Magazine
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — , Top Rank Attorneys, 2019, 2021, 2025
- 2026

Bar Admissions

Nevada, State Bar of Nevada

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