Ryan James McIntyre

Ryan James McIntyre

5.0
Rating: 9.6

Licensed for 9 years

Employee benefits Lawyer at New York, NY
Practice Areas: Employee Benefits, Insurance, Litigation

110 East 42nd Street, Suite 1418, New York, NY

About Ryan

Biography

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

25%-33%

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in New Jersey for 1 year

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 2025

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in New York for 6 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2019

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Licensed in North Carolina for 9 years

State: North Carolina

Acquired: 2016

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Riemer Hess LLC

110 East 42nd Street, Suite 1418, New York, NY, 10017

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Ryan James McIntyre's Reviews

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3 Client Reviews

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Posted by Christina | March 17, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

Life-saving!

Ryan is a consummate professional and I cannot recommend his services enough. He and his team really came to my rescue during this very challenging time of disability, handling every detail and, most importantly, securing my benefits. I spent twenty years building a career in finance until Covid, whe...n I was suddenly coping with a potentially permanent, disabling and poorly-understood condition which has left me bedridden. My insurance benefits are the only income I have - anyone in a similar situation will know how terrifying that is. Having someone in your corner who knows all the games and tricks that are played in the disability insurance business, where so much is at stake for desperate policy-holders, is absolutely essential. Knowing what I know now, had it not been for Ryan’s depth of experience and thorough knowledge of disability law, I’m almost certain that I would have failed to correctly obtain approval for my claim had I not had his steady guidance.

Posted by anonymous | October 23, 2023 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability

Ryan was instrumental in getting my LTD denial reversed!!

A huge thanks to Ryan for his steadfast and determined work in helping me successfully appeal my LTD denial.  From the moment that I first spoke with Ryan during the intake process I knew that I was in the hands of a specialist who knew what he was doing and was willing to fight for my rights.  He he...lped me understand every part of the process, which helped put me at ease early on.  He clearly understood the technical intricacies of the appeal process and how to navigate the system in the best interests of his clients.  He provided constant updates and advocated on my behalf when it came to any push back that we got from the insurance company.  My appeal was overturned within weeks, all thanks to Ryan!  Highly recommended!!

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Ryan James McIntyre's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jennifer Manger

Employee benefits lawyer | Jul 21

Relationship: Co-worker

"Ryan is a highly experienced and knowledgeable attorney with whom I’ve had the pleasure of working. He has an exceptional ability to explain complex legal processes to clients in a clear and approachable manner. His calm and reassuring demeanor consistently puts clients at ease during what can be an overwhelming time. Ryan is deeply committed to helping his clients secure the benefits they rightfully deserve, and time and again, he has proven himself to be a trusted and effective advocate."

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Samantha Wladich

Employee benefits lawyer | Apr 08

Relationship: Co-worker

"I have had the pleasure of working with Ryan on numerous ERISA long-term disability matters, from the initial claim stage through appeals and litigation. Ryan is not only highly skilled and knowledgeable but also truly dedicated to helping his clients obtain the benefits they deserve. His expertise and commitment make him a trusted and effective advocate."

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Joseph Abrahams

SSDI lawyer | Dec 17

Relationship: Co-worker

"Ryan McIntyre is a skilled and compassionate attorney that works fervently in representing clients with Social Security Disability and Municipal Disability Pension claims."

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Jennifer Hess

Employee benefits lawyer | Dec 07

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"Ryan is an empathetic and highly effective attorney. He is well-versed in disability claim issues and disability litigation, having skillfully assisted hundreds of clients with their disability claims throughout his career. His experience enables him to anticipate how a claim will be received and proactively strategize to increase his client's chance of success. He approaches each case with a genuine desire to help. He always goes the extra mile to make sure his clients have the best possible outcome."

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Jennifer Manger

Insurance lawyer

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Samantha Wladich

Employee benefits lawyer

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Scott Riemer

Employee benefits lawyer

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Jennifer Hess

Employee benefits lawyer

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Zachary Dworken

Workers compensation lawyer

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Timothy Finnegan

Workers compensation lawyer

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Joseph Abrahams

Social Security & Disability lawyer

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Scott Salmonson

Workers compensation lawyer

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Sean Riordan

Workers compensation lawyer

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Shane Farrell

Workers compensation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.6 (Superb)

Honors

2015

Chief Justice, Wake Forest Moot Court Board

2013

CALI Award in Torts, CALI Excellence for the Future Award

Work Experience

2021 - Present

Attorney, Riemer Hess LLC

2018 - 2021

Attorney, McIntyre, Donohue, Accardi, Salmonson, & Riordan, LLP

2016 - 2018

Attorney, Lindley Law, PLLC

2015 - 2015

Legal Intern, United States District Court for the Western District of North Carolina

2014 - 2014

Legal Intern, Farrell Fritz, PC

Associations

2023 - Present

National Employment Lawyers Association (New York)

Member

2018 - Present

New York State Bar Association

Member

2016 - 2018

North Carolina State Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Chung v. Provident Life and Casualty Ins. Co.

Court overturned the insurance company's termination of long term disability benefits and ordered payment of the same

Graziano v. First Unum Life Ins. Co.

Court overturned the insurance company's termination of long term disability benefits and ordered payment of the same

Glickman v. First Unum Life Ins. Co.

Plaintiff granted summary judgment on the issue of the date of disability, resulting in additional long term disability benefits to the Plaintiff.

Rhodes v. First Reliance Standard Life Ins. Co.

Plaintiff granted de novo review of the insurance company's benefit determination

Israel v. Unum Life Ins. Co. of Am.

Plaintiff awarded a remand to the insurance company for a full and fair review of her long term disability benefits appeal

Chicco v. First Unum Life Ins. Co.

Plaintiff awarded backpay for multiple years of long term disability benefits and was subsequently granted ongoing benefits

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Education

2016

Wake Forest University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2013

Cornell University School of Industrial and Labor Relations

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

Publications

2025

Self-Published Securing the Future: A Financial Advisor's Guide to LTD Benefits

2024

ABA Tort Trial & Insurance Practice Law Journal Assessing the 2018 ERISA LTD Claims Regulations: Five Years Later

2023

NYSBA Labor and Employment Law Journal What Every Employment Attorney Advising Individuals Should Know About Long-Term Disability

Languages

English

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