Atty. Thomas Patrick Ryan

Atty. Thomas Patrick Ryan

Tom is a principal member of the Insurance Defense, Insurance Coverage and Workers Compensation practice groups, and he works primarily in the areas of civil litigation, insurance coverage, insurance defense, bad faith litigation, professional liability, catastrophic personal injury claims, construction litigation, toxic torts, products liability, and workers compensation. Throughout the course of his career, Tom has tried over 400 cases to jury verdict and handled hundreds of other bench trials, arbitrations and appellate proceedings primarily in the State and Federal courts of Maryland and t

Rockville Rockville 46 Years Experience 46 year
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About Thomas Patrick Ryan at a glance

Thomas Patrick Ryan is an Of Counsel based in Rockville, Maryland, practicing at McCarthy Wilson LLP. They have 46+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1980. Their practice focuses on workers comp, construction, product liability, litigation, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Maryland (1980), District of Columbia U.S. District Court, District of Maryland and District of Columbia (1981), and Virginia (2015). Educated at Georgetown University (J.D., 1980) and Randolph-Macon College (B.A., 1977). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Montgomery County, Maryland State and American Bar Associations District of Columbia Bar. Serves clients in Rockville, MD and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Tom is a principal member of the Insurance Defense, Insurance Coverage and Workers Compensation practice groups, and he works primarily in the areas of civil litigation, insurance coverage, insurance defense, bad faith litigation, professional liability, catastrophic personal injury claims, construction litigation, toxic torts, products liability, and workers compensation
  • Throughout the course of his career, Tom has tried over 400 cases to jury verdict and handled hundreds of other bench trials, arbitrations and appellate proceedings primarily in the State and Federal courts of Maryland and the District of Columbia
  • Tom has served numerous professional appointments, boards and associations, and received many professional awards, reflecting his commitment to the furtherance of legal education, professionalism and civility in the practice of law
  • Phi Beta Kappa
  • Omicron Delta Kappa
  • Recipient, 2001 Legal Excellence Award
  • Member, American Criminal Law Review, 1979-1980
  • Law Clerk to the Hon. Philip M. Fairbanks, Sixth Judicial Circuit Court of Maryland, 1980-1981

Practice Areas Explained

Thomas Patrick Ryan's Areas of Practice

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

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

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Construction Law

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Product Liability

Thomas Patrick Ryan is one of 60,257 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Maryland →

Civil Litigation

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

Thomas Patrick Ryan is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Maryland →

Insurance Law

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

Thomas Patrick Ryan is one of 109,871 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Maryland →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Maryland

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Thomas Patrick Ryan

Where is Thomas Patrick Ryan's law office located?
Thomas Patrick Ryan's law practice is located in Rockville, Maryland. The firm is McCarthy Wilson LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Thomas Patrick Ryan handle?
Thomas Patrick Ryan focuses on workers comp, construction, product liability, litigation, insurance. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Maryland.
How long has Thomas Patrick Ryan practiced law?
Thomas Patrick Ryan has 46+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1980.
Where did Thomas Patrick Ryan go to law school?
Thomas Patrick Ryan earned their education at (J.D., 1980); (B.A., 1977).
How can I contact Thomas Patrick Ryan for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Thomas Patrick Ryan received?
Thomas Patrick Ryan's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Georgetown University
- 1980
B.A.
Randolph-Macon College
- 1977

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Maryland
Admitted: 1980
District of Columbia U.S. District Court, District of Maryland and District of Columbia
Admitted: 1981
Virginia
Admitted: 2015

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