Atty. Sean C. Ryan
Sean Ryan has dedicated his career to serving design, construction and real estate professionals. In the construction sphere, he works closely with his architect, engineer and contractor clients to negotiate complex contracts, seek to mitigate potential risk and provide guidance throughout the entire project life cycle.
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Sean C. Ryan is an attorney based in Berwyn, Pennsylvania, practforg at Bardsley Law LLC. They haand 17+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2009. Admitted to practice in Pennsylvania (2009) and New Jersey (2015). Educated at George Washington University (Master of Laws - LL.M., 2010) and Widener University – Delaware Campus (J.D., 2009). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Construction Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Construction (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Product Liability Litigation - Defendants (2026). Serands clients in Berwyn, PA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Sean Ryan has dedicated his career to serving design, construction and real estate professionals
- In the construction sphere, he works closely with his architect, engineer and contractor clients to negotiate complex contracts, seek to mitigate potential risk and provide guidance throughout the entire project life cycle
- Sean additionally represents these professionals against design and construction defect, delay, and professional liability claims and in the prosecution of fee collection cases
- Outside of the courtroom, Sean actively works for the betterment of his clients and the design, construction and real estate professional community by holding presentations and authoring articles on critical issues and best practices
- Sean began his legal career as a federal law clerk with the Honorable Robert F. Kelly in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania and state law clerk for the Honorable Frank T. Hazel in the Pennsylvania Court of Common Pleas
- He then obtained his Master of Laws degree (LLM) before serving as an attorney in the construction practice groups of two firms prior to joining Bardsley Law
- In addition to his focus on the law, Sean enjoys international travel
- While living and studying in Valparaiso, Chile several years ago, he traveled throughout South America
- Later during his legal studies, Sean explored Europe with the University of Miami School of Law’s semester abroad program
- Sean’s favorite journey, however, might be to the Final Four
- A proud graduate of Villanova University and devoted Wildcats basketball fan, he attended both of his alma mater’s championships in 2016 and 2018
- Sean and his wife, Amy, daughter, Ella, and dog, Reilly, live in Broomall in the house that they are fixing up
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Pennsylvania
Practforg law in Pennsylvania. Legal matters in Pennsylvania are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in Berwyn are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Pennsylvania state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Pennsylvania brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantiand law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Pennsylvania courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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