James Ryan

James Ryan

Ryan Law Firm
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James Ryan represents individuals and corporations in state and federal court, as well as before administrative agencies. Jim has litigated civil cases since 1984, representing both plaintiffs and defendants, and has served as a mediator since 2001, in cases involving a wide variety of legal claims,

As a mediator, Jim served in 601 civil cases as of May, 2025, with 501 of which settled at mediation with a signed settlement agreement. He has served as mediator in a wide variety of civil cases, including:
• Commercial
• Contract
• Employment
• Workplace
• Partnership Disputes

Jim also has an active appellate practice, and has served as a special master at court request to resolve discovery disputes, and is licensed in Minnesota and Wisconsin.

Education

  • University of Wisconsin Law School, J.D., 1978
  • University of Wisconsin, B.A., 1974
  • Graduate studies (not completed) in the University of Minnesota Philosophy Ph.D. Program, 1979-83

Affiliations

  • Member, Academy of Court-Appointed Masters (former member)
  • National Academy of Distinguished Neutrals, Member, Present
  • Board Certified Labor and Employment Law Specialist (MSBA)
  • Member of Employment Law Subcommittee for the Civil Jury Instruction Guides (5th ed. 2006)
  • Member of the Minnesota Continuing Legal Education Planning Committee for the Upper Midwest Employment Law Institute (1996 – 2001, 2007)

Bar Admissions

  • Wisconsin, 1978
  • Minnesota, 1984
  • U.S. District Court Western District of Wisconsin, 1978
  • U.S. District Court District of Minnesota, 1984
  • U.S. Court of Appeals 8th Circuit, 1987

Mediation Panels

  • • National Association of Distinguished Neutrals
  • • AAA (American Arbitration Association)
  • • FINRA (Financial Industry Regulatory Authority)
  • • Resolute Systems, LLC

ADR Training and Experience

  • • Certified Civil Mediation, Minnesota State Bar Association, 2000
  • • Advanced Negotiation/Mediation, National Institute for Trial Advocacy, 2004
  • • Certified Civil Arbitration Training, Minnesota State Bar Association, 2005
  • • Advanced Mediation and Advocacy Skills Institute, American Bar Association Section of Dispute Resolution, 2009

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