S. John Ryan

S. John Ryan

recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2006
Awarded Practice Areas
Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
Awarded Practice Areas
Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
S. John Ryan
S. John Ryan
New York, NY
Works at
Seward & Kissel LLP

9 Best Lawyers awards

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Biography

S. John Ryan is a partner in Seward & Kissel’s Employee Benefits Group. He joined the Firm in 1998. John advises a variety of clients — publicly and closely held corporations, partnerships, governmental entities, tax-exempt foundations and sole proprietorships — concerning all aspects of employee benefits matters. These matters include representation involving the structuring, drafting, operation, amendment and termination of qualified and non-qualified pension, profit-sharing, stock bonus and employee stock ownership plans, individual retirement accounts, stock option plans and group life, disability, medical reimbursement, and other types of welfare plans.
Works at
Seward & Kissel LLP

9 Best Lawyers awards

Seward & Kissel LLP logo

Locations

Education

  • New York Law School, J.D., graduated 1987
  • Boston University, LLM (taxation), graduated 1998
  • New York Law School, graduated 1987

Bar Admissions

  • New York, New York State Bar Association
  • New Jersey, New Jersey State Bar Association

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law

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