Atty. Scott Thomas Ryan

Atty. Scott Thomas Ryan

Scott Thomas Ryan is a lawyer practicing corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures and 8 other areas of law. Scott received a B.A. degree from DePauw University in 1992, and has been licensed for 28 years.

Durham Durham 28 Years Experience 28 year

Profile Summary

About Scott Thomas Ryan at a glance

Scott Thomas Ryan is a contracts, business, ip, m&a, and litigation attorney based in Durham, North Carolina. They have 28+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1998. Admitted to practice in New York (1998) and North Carolina (2005). Educated at Duke University School of Law (J.D., 1997) and DePauw University (B.A., 1992). Serves clients in Durham, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Scott Thomas Ryan is a lawyer practicing corporate finance, mergers and acquisitions, joint ventures and 8 other areas of law
  • Scott received a B.A. degree from DePauw University in 1992, and has been licensed for 28 years
  • Scott practices in Durham, NC

Practice Areas Explained

Scott Thomas Ryan's Areas of Practice

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

Contracts

Scott Thomas Ryan is one of 67,443 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts attorneys in North Carolina →

Business & Corporate Law

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

Scott Thomas Ryan is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in North Carolina →

Intellectual Property

IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.

Scott Thomas Ryan is one of 94,505 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in North Carolina →

Mergers & Acquisitions

Scott Thomas Ryan is one of 45,724 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in North Carolina →

Civil Litigation

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

Scott Thomas Ryan is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in North Carolina →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in North Carolina

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Scott Thomas Ryan

Where is Scott Thomas Ryan's law office located?
Scott Thomas Ryan's law practice is located in Durham, North Carolina. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Scott Thomas Ryan handle?
Scott Thomas Ryan focuses on contracts, business, ip, m&a, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in North Carolina.
How long has Scott Thomas Ryan practiced law?
Scott Thomas Ryan has 28+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1998.
Where did Scott Thomas Ryan go to law school?
Scott Thomas Ryan earned their education at (J.D., 1997); (B.A., 1992).
How can I contact Scott Thomas Ryan for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Duke University School of Law
- 1997
B.A.
DePauw University
- 1992

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1998
North Carolina
Admitted: 2005

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