S. John Ryan

S. John Ryan

Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law
Recognized in Best Attorney USA since 2006

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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.

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.

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4.5 / 5

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Candace Ferry

Jan 30, 2026

Solid work and professional service from S. John Ryan in New York for New York residents

It's hard finding a reliable lawyer these days, but S. John Ryan in New York is definitely one of the good ones. Would use them again if needed without hesitation. They are professional, responsive, a...

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Tracy Reichert

Jan 30, 2026

Great people who truly care at S. John Ryan - the best legal team in New York

I wasn't sure who to call for my Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law problem, but I'm so glad I went with S. John Ryan. They really listened to me and understood my situation. It was such a relief to have s...

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Holly Ledner

Jan 30, 2026

Simply amazing representation from S. John Ryan's office during my recent legal matter

If you're looking for someone who actually cares and will fight for you, go to S. John Ryan. They helped me out big time with my Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law issue and kept me informed at every step...

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Tracy Koelpin

Jan 30, 2026

S. John Ryan did a great job handling my complex Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law case from start to finish

I appreciate how S. John Ryan handled my case. No fluff, just straight to the point and very effective representation for my Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law matter. They are obviously very experienced a...

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Irvin Morar

Jan 30, 2026

So glad I called S. John Ryan to handle my Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law case in New York

I wasn't sure who to call for my Employee Benefits (ERISA) Law problem, but I'm so glad I went with S. John Ryan. They really listened to me and understood my situation. It was such a relief to have s...