Atty. S. John Ryan
S. John Ryan is a partner in Seward & Kissel’s Employee Benefits Group.
Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law Attorney · Serving New York, NY
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About S. John Ryan at a Glance
S. John Ryan is a employment attorney based in New York, New York, practicing at Seward & Kissel LLP. Admitted to practice in New York, New York State Bar Association and New Jersey, New Jersey State Bar Association. Educated at Boston University (LLM (taxation), 1998) and New York Law School (J.D., 1987). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law (2026). Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About S. John Ryan
- S. John Ryan is a partner in Seward & Kissel’s Employee Benefits Group
- He joined the Firm in 1998
- John advises a variety of clients — publicly and closely held corporations, partnerships, governmental entities, tax-exempt foundations and sole proprietorships — concerning all aspects of employee benefits matters
- These matters include representation involving the structuring, drafting, operation, amendment and termination of qualified and non-qualified pension, profit-sharing, stock bonus and employee stock ownership plans, individual retirement accounts, stock option plans and group life, disability, medical reimbursement, and other types of welfare plans
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S. John Ryan's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases S. John Ryan handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New York.
Employment Law in New York
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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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 venue, 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.
New York Courts and Legal Process
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Why Clients in New York Choose S. John Ryan
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Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in New York, New York State Bar Association and New Jersey, New Jersey State Bar Association, S. John Ryan can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Focused Employment Practice
Concentrating on employment means S. John Ryan's knowledge of relevant statutes, case law, and procedural nuances stays current — unlike generalist practices that spread attention across unrelated fields.
Local Presence in New York
A New York-based practice means S. John Ryan 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 S. John Ryan Handles in New York
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