Our Talent

• Granted summary judgment on behalf of an architectural firm in a construction fire case with alleged damages in excess of $83 million.

• Obtained defense verdict after trial involving breach of contract and fraud claims made against an institutional client.

• Awarded summary judgment on behalf of a national design that matter was later settled for in excess of $6 million.

• Negotiated a complex and favorable resolution arising out of breach of contract and professional liability allegations on behalf of a client in connection with a $400 million project.

• Successfully argued a summary judgment motion on behalf of a national engineering firm in a matter involving the deaths of 3 people and injuries to 3.  The matter had a demand in excess of $13 million. The trial court’s ruling was later affirmed on appeal.

• Obtained a large six-figure settlement on behalf of an owner of property that experienced significant water damage subsequent to a construction project.

• Obtained a dismissal of a national engineering firm in a matter that later settled for three million dollars.

• Obtained dismissal of a national engineering firm in a matter arising out of a large construction project case with claims of permanent and debilitating personal injury.

• Obtained the dismissal of an architectural firm in a lawsuit arising out of the construction of a municipal building with alleged damages in excess of $250,000.

• Secured the dismissal of an international engineering firm in a dispute arising out of the construction of a large residential building complex.

• Obtained a significant financial settlement on behalf of a contractor supply company that was the victim of theft and fraud, in which the defendant met the settlement demand just prior to the jury selection.

• Secured a dismissal with prejudice of a suit against an engineering firm accused of malpractice with respect to a land development project and alleged damages in excess of one million dollars.

• Recovered a six-figured settlement on behalf of an Illinois healthcare company that was the victim of fraud.  The settlement was the entire amount sought.

• In a matter involving allegations of negligence on behalf of an engineering client, Ryan was able to negotiate a settlement for less than 2% of the alleged damages.

• Subsequent to deposing the plaintiff in a lawsuit filed against an engineering company for work on an Illinois’ toll road, Ryan was able to negotiate a settlement of less than 1% of the alleged damages.

• Secured a settlement with the plaintiff for less than 2% of alleged damages in a lawsuit filed against an elevator contractor for personal injuries that was immediately agreed to.

• Obtained the dismissal of a large engineering firm involved in a large downtown condominium project lawsuit with claimed damages exceeding $500,000.

• Secured a dismissal of an engineering firm sued pursuant to a trench collapse during a municipal project.

• Granted dismissal on behalf of a national engineering firm pursuant to a construction accident and claim of permanent disability.

• Hunting for Damages in Construction Litigation
• RD, Bronze Sponsor for the Lincoln Park Builders of Chicago 2019 Real Estate Forum on November 21st

• “Risk Management for Engineers,” CIient Seminar, March 2017.

• “The Administrative Side of the Practice Part XII, “Risk Management and Business Planning for Design and Construction Professionals, Oak Brook, IL, 2016.

• “Email: Type with Care,” Risk Management and Business Planning for Design and Construction Professionals, Oak Brook, IL, 2016.

• American Institute of Architects Illinois, Citizen Architect, Published Fall, 2015.

• “Data Breach and Privacy Protection for Businesses,” Risk Management and Business Planning for Design and Construction Professionals, Oak Brook, IL, 2015.

• “Litigation Topics for Design Professionals,” Risk Management and Business Planning for Design and Construction Professionals, Oak Brook, IL, 2014.

• ”Green Building and Litigation,” Risk Management and Business Planning for Design and Construction Professionals, Oak Brook, IL, 2013.

• “I’ve Been Served, Now What?”, Risk Management and Business Planning for Design and Construction Professionals, Oak Brook, IL, 2012.
• RD, Bronze Sponsor for the Lincoln Park Builders of Chicago 2019 Real Estate Forum on November 21st

Civic Affiliations

• St. John Berchmans’ Guardian Angel Gala (Committee member 2009-2010).