About Ryan
Ryan M. Martin: Experienced Labor Law - Management Attorney in Louisville, Kentucky
Ryan M. Martin is a principal and the office litigation manager of the Louisville, Kentucky, office of Jackson Lewis P.C., where he also serves as a principal in the firm’s Cincinnati, Ohio, office. With an extensive litigation and counseling practice, Ryan represents employers in all aspects of labor and employment law.
Practice Areas
- Labor Law - Management
- Litigation - Labor and Employment
Ryan’s comprehensive legal services include:
- Representation of small businesses, mid-sized companies, and national employers in all facets of litigation – from administrative agencies like the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) and National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) to bench and jury trials in federal and state courts.
- Successful defense of class actions under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA), Employee Retirement Income Security Act (ERISA), and applicable state laws, including class action lawsuits related to wage-and-hour disputes.
- Counseling employers on leave management, wage and hour compliance, non-compete agreements, and other employment law issues.
- Handling traditional labor matters such as election issues and unfair labor practice complaints.
Awards & Recognitions
Ryan has been recognized in Best Attorney USA for his expertise in Labor Law - Management. He was also named Lawyer of the Year in Cincinnati (2026).
Recognized: Labor Law - Management Lawyer of the Year: Lawyer of the Year, Labor Law - Management, Cincinnati, 2026
Firms
- Jackson Lewis P.C.
Ryan has been recognized as Recognized in Best Attorney USA since 2021. His most recent recognition includes being named Lawyer of the Year in Cincinnati (2026).
Recognized Since: Recognized in Best Attorney USA since 2021 Labor Law - Management and Litigation - Labor and Employment
Affiliations
- Firms:
- Jackson Lewis P.C.
- Universities:
- The University of Cincinnati Law Review (Articles Editor)
- Affiliations:
- Served as a judicial extern for the Honorable Sandra S. Beckwith, Chief Judge of the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio.
Education & Credentials
- Universities: The University of Cincinnati Law Review (Articles Editor)
- Education:
- B.A., The University of Akron, 2006
- J.D. (Honors), University of Cincinnati College of Law, 2010
- M.B.A., University of Cincinnati, 2018
- Bar Admissions: The Commonwealth of Kentucky, U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio, 2013
- Awards & Recognitions:
- Nominated as Lawyer of the Year in Labor Law - Management by Best Attorney USA in Cincinnati (2026)
Location
Ryan lives in Independence, Kentucky with his wife, Erin, and three sons (Liam, Oliver, and Myles).
