About Steven
Biography
For over 25 years Attorney Ryan has practiced in the area of family law litigation representing hundreds of clients involved in complex divorce matters. Attorney Ryan's practice addresses all of the issues that arise in the divorce setting; marital property division, inherited and gifted property, non traditional compensation issues, business valuation, child support, child custody, alimony and the modification of previous awards of support. Complementing his experience as a trial advocate, Mr. Ryan is a certified divorce mediator. Attorney Ryan also assists clients in the negotiation and drafting of prenuptial and postnuptial agreements.
A graduate of the Syracuse University College of Law, Attorney Ryan is admitted to the Massachusetts Bar, the Bar of The United States Supreme Court and the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts. A member of the Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys and the Association of Trial Lawyers of America, Attorney Ryan has been included each year since 2007 in Naifeh & Smiths The Best Lawyers in America in the area of family law. Attorney Ryan has recieved recognition as one of the top lawyers in Massachusetts in Boston Magazines Law & Politics , Masachusetts Super Lawyers edition every year since the inception of the award in 2002 and has been recognized as one of the best lawyers in New England in the New England Super Lawyers Edition. For over 30 years Attorney Ryan has recieved an AV rating by the Martindale and Hubble Law Directory, the highest rating achievable. Attorney Ryan is the author of numerous articles in the area of family law covering a variety of topics including; business valuation, the treatment of stock options in divorce, the treatment of qualified and non qualified deferred compensation in divorce, the treatment of gifted and inherited property in divorce, determining income for purposes of alimony and child support awards, the negotiation and drafting of prenuptial agreements, trial practice and appellate issues under the new Massachusetts Alimony Reform Act. Attorney Ryan is a frequent lecturer for the Massachusetts Bar Association, the Boston Bar Association and Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education.
Practice Areas
4
Practice Areas
22 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in Massachusetts for 40 years
State: Massachusetts
Acquired: 1985
No misconduct found
Location
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Experience with Integrity
Attorney Ryan's intelligence, experience, and knowledge of the law are unparalleled. When those attributes are combined in an attorney who truly cares for your best interests, the feeling of support is tangible. In a field sometimes devoid of honesty and compassion, Attorney Ryan stands out as an exa...
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Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2014
Super Lawyer, Massachusetts Super Lawyers
2014
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
Super Lawyer, New England Super Lawyers
2014
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2013
Super Lawyer, Massachusetts Super Lawyers
2013
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
Super Lawyer, New England Super Lawyers
2013
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2012
Super Lawyer, Massachusetts Super Lawyers
2012
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
Super Lawyer, New England Super Lawyers
2012
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2011
Super Lawyer, Massachusetts Super Lawyers
2011
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2011
Super Lawyer, New England Super Lawyers
2011
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2010
Super Lawyer, Massachusetts Super Lawyers
2010
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2010
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2010
Super Lawyer, New England Super Lawyers
2009
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2009
Super Lawyer, New England Super Lawyers
2009
Super Lawyer, Massachusetts Super Lawyers
2009
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2008
Super Lawyer, Massachusetts Super Lawyers
2008
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2008
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2007
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2007
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2007
Super Lawyer, Massachusetts Super Lawyers
2006
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2006
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2006
Super Lawyer, Massachusetts Super Lawyers
2005
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2005
Super Lawyer, Massachusetts Super Lawyers
2004
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2004
Super Lawyer, Massachusetts Super Lawyers
2003
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2002
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2001
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2000
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1999
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1998
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1997
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1996
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1995
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1994
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1993
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1992
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1991
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1990
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
N/A
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2006 - Present
Partner, Witmer, Karp, Warner & Ryan, LLP
1900 - Present
Member, Warner, Federico & Ryan LLP
1991 - 2006
Partner, Esdaile Barrett & Esdaile
Associations
1990 - Present
Trial Lawyers of America
1990 - Present
Massachusetts Academy of Trial Attorneys
Education
1985
JD - Juris Doctor
1980
BA
1978
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2012
Appellate issues under the alimony reform act
2009
estate planning for subsequent marriages and non traditional families
2007
employment compensation in divorce
Publications
2014
2010
2010
2009
2007
2005
Languages
English