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James A. Ryan

Associate
28411 Northwestern Highway
Suite 500
Southfield, MI 48034
T 248.785.4760

Overview

Jim Ryan is an associate in the Southfield office as a member of the litigation practice group. His practice areas are focused in

  • General and commercial litigation
  • Contracts
  • Insurance law and defense
  • No-fault litigation

"I was initially attracted to a career in the legal industry as a result of growing up in a family of attorneys. Particularly, my grandfather, Judge James L. Ryan, is my hero; I’ve always admired his ability to parse the details of complex problems to resolve issues." said Jim. "As I begin my career at Foster Swift, I strive to bring a similar attention to detail and passion for the law in assisting the clients of the Firm."

Jim received his J.D. from the University of Wisconsin Law School where he graduated with Honors in the Business Law Concentration. While in law school, Jim was a Judicial Extern at the Wisconsin Supreme Court for Justice Bradley.

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Education

University of Wisconsin Law School, J.D., 2024

Michigan State University, B.A. Political Science and Government, 2018

Bar and Court Admissions

Michigan

Federal Eastern District Court of Michigan

Wisconsin

Federal Eastern District Court of Wisconsin