Atty. Sarah Joan Ryan

Atty. Sarah Joan Ryan

Sarah Joan Ryan is a lawyer practicing corporate governance and internal investigations, general employment litigation, non-competes and protection against unfair competition and 4 other areas of law. Sarah received a B.A. degree from University of Nebraska-Omaha in 1979, and has been licensed for 43 years.

Portland Portland 43 yrs experience 43 year
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Profile Summary

About Sarah Joan Ryan at a glance

Sarah Joan Ryan is an Office Managing Principal and Office Litigation Manager based in Portland, Oregon, practicing at Jackson Lewis P.C.. They have 43+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1983. Their practice focuses on employment, business, real estate, employment contracts, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Oregon (1983), Oregon - D. Or (1983), U.S. Supreme Court (1998), and District of Columbia (Inactive) (2001). Educated at University of Oregon School of Law (J.D., 1982) and University of Nebraska-Omaha (B.A. Philosophy, 1979). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Portland, OR and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Sarah Joan Ryan is a lawyer practicing corporate governance and internal investigations, general employment litigation, non-competes and protection against unfair competition and 4 other areas of law
  • Sarah received a B.A. degree from University of Nebraska-Omaha in 1979, and has been licensed for 43 years
  • Sarah practices at Jackson Lewis P.C. in Portland, OR

Practice Areas Explained

Sarah Joan Ryan's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Sarah Joan Ryan is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Oregon →

Business & Corporate Law

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

Sarah Joan Ryan is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Oregon →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Sarah Joan Ryan is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Oregon →

Employment Contracts

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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Oregon

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Sarah Joan Ryan

Where is Sarah Joan Ryan's law office located?
Sarah Joan Ryan's law practice is located in Portland, Oregon. The firm is Jackson Lewis P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Sarah Joan Ryan handle?
Sarah Joan Ryan focuses on employment, business, real estate, employment contracts, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Oregon.
How long has Sarah Joan Ryan practiced law?
Sarah Joan Ryan has 43+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1983.
Where did Sarah Joan Ryan go to law school?
Sarah Joan Ryan earned their education at (J.D., 1982); (B.A. Philosophy, 1979).
How can I contact Sarah Joan Ryan for a consultation?
You can contact Sarah Joan Ryan 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 Sarah Joan Ryan received?
Sarah Joan Ryan's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Oregon School of Law
- 1982
B.A. Philosophy
University of Nebraska-Omaha
- 1979

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Oregon
Admitted: 1983
Oregon - D. Or
Admitted: 1983
U.S. Supreme Court
Admitted: 1998
District of Columbia (Inactive)
Admitted: 2001
Washington
Admitted: 2001
Massachusetts (Inactive)
Admitted: 2013
Massachusetts - D. Mass
Admitted: 2014

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