Core Practice Areas
3 VerticalsAbout & Mediation Philosophy
Neutral ProfileJames 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 has served in more than 600 cases as of May, 2025, with 84% settling at the mediation with a signed settlement agreement. He has served as mediator in a wide variety of civil cases, including: Commercial, Contract, Employment, Workplace, and 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.
Credentials & Institutional Standing
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Education
University of Minnesota
Ph.D. Program · Philosophy
Class of 1983
University of Wisconsin Law School
J.D. · Law
Class of 1978
University of Wisconsin
B.A.
Class of 1974
Work History
1 PositionAttorney / Mediator
Ryan Law Firm
1984 – Present
Litigating civil cases since 1984; serving as mediator since 2001.
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