$ 350-425 per hour
PRO
Ryan M. Finn
also known as Finn Law Offices
Virtual Consultation Available
About Ryan
Biography
Injuries caused by a serious accident or employment discrimination have far reaching consequences. Injured victims endure extraordinary pain, lost income, mounting bills and stress that not only causes suffering for the injured victim, but also their family. I very much enjoy getting justice for my personal injury and wrongfully discharged clients.
My business practice involves counsel in Labor and Employment matters; employments agreements; and, high stakes commercial litigation involving breach of contract matters; noncompete litigation; construction disputes, and other general litigation. I pride myself on giving my clients the close, personal attention necessary to resolve problems creatively and efficiently, while still maintaining a high level of skill and expertise.
Criminal matters, like personal injury and employment matters, affect the life and liberty of my clients. I take pride in fighting overzealous prosecutors and demand fairness in all criminal cases.
Most lawyers actually fear going to trial. Convincing every client into a settlement may be easy and profitable for some lawyers but that is not the way I practice law. While a fair settlement is the preferred method of resolving disputes, I meticulously prepare each case as if it was going to trial, and I am not afraid to bring a case to trial if my opponent is unreasonable. I believe such an approach leads to better results for my clients.
A lawyer you can trust. Honored as one of the Top attorneys in New York State.
Discrimination; Retaliation; Whistleblower; Hostile Work Environment; Employment Agreements
Serious personal injury and wrongful death
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Personal Injury
25%
21 years
Car Accident
20%
Criminal Defense
20%
Employment and Labor
20%
21 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Contingency
30%-40%
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2015
2013
Licenses
Licensed in New York for 20 years
State: New York
Acquired: 2006
No misconduct found
Location
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Ryan M. Finn's Reviews
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Posted by Natasha | November 18, 2024 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Thankful and Blessed
Ryan is an outstanding attorney and assisted me out of a tough situation. I am forever thankful to him for his knowledge and empathy. I would 100% recommend him, I was blessed to have him represent me.
Posted by Krista | February 8, 2022 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Great attorney
Mr. Finn was extremely empathetic to my situation in my personal injury case.. He made me feel important and that my case mattered. He fought for me when I felt hopeless and helped me gain an excellent recovery. He answered every question I had and always kept in communication. His office was amazing...
Posted by anonymous | July 20, 2015
When in need of outstanding legal representation..
I contacted Mr Finn this afternoon in need of some clarification over NYS DOL laws and was greeted by he himself over the phone. If that wasn't shocking enough we spent quite a bit of time discussing some concerns of mine and I learned much of what isn't listed on Google's top results for this topic....
Posted by Dave | May 14, 2015
Look No Further
Ryan's dedication to the firm, commitment to his clients and focus in the field of law, land him at a level above the rest. Whether seeking legal advice or retaining his legal services you will be treated with utmost professionalism. His guidance, responsiveness and communication skills provide his...
Posted by Caroline | May 8, 2015
what a great lawyer
I would definitely recommend Ryan for any service that is needed. He definitely helped me out and was kind, courteous and extremely knowledgeable. I will keep him on my speed dial should I ever need him again. If you need a great lawyer that will fight your case until the end this is your guy!!!
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"Attorney Finn is a knowledgeable lawyer who is generous with his time and expertise. I recommend him."
"Ryan is a knowledgeable lawyer who is generous with his time and expertise. I recommend him without hesitation!"
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"Mr. Finn's answers to questions posted on Avvo are always well thought out and informative. He obviously has a high level of expertise in his area of practice."
"Ryan gets it, he provides helpful information to people in need who are sometimes lost without knowledge of where to go. He is a tireless advocate. I am happy to lend my endorsement to Ryan Finn."
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Experience
Honors
2025
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
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
2017
Best Lawyer, Best Lawyers in America
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Top 10 Personal Injury Attorneys Under 40, New York State, National Academy Of Personal Injury Attorneys
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2005
Medal of Excellence, American Bar Association
2005
Excellence in Property Law, Albany Law School
2005
Justinian Honor Society, Albany Law School
2005
Excellence in Civil Procedure, Albany Law School
Work Experience
2013 - 2019
Attorney, E. Stewart Jones Hacker & Murphy, LLP
2005 - 2012
Attorney, Bond Schoeneck & King
Associations
Albany Bar Association
Member
New York State Bar Association
Member
New York State Bar Association, Commercial and Federal Litigation Section
Member
New York State Trial Lawyers Association
General Tort & Practice Committee
New York State Trial Lawyers Association
Grieving Families/Wrongful Death Committee,
New York State Trial Lawyers Association
Labor Law Committee
New York State Bar Association
Trial Lawyer Section
New York State Bar Association
Labor and Employment Law Section
New York State Bar Association
Commercial and Federal Litigation Section
National Employment Lawyers Association
Member
New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers
Member
Natiional Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys
Top ten lawyer New York State--under 40
Sample of Legal Cases
1.75 Million Dollar Recovery
Confidential settlement before trial
Class Action Case Against Stewart's Shop Seeking 20+ million
Case pending
Class Action Case Against Suit-Kote Corporation Seeking 10+ Million
Pending
500k recovery for serious personal injury case
Settled before trial
375k recovery in product liability case
Case settled before trial
Class Action Case Against Satellite Television Provider
Confidential settlement before trial
Class Action Case Against Fast Food Chain
Confidential Settlement before trial
Class Action Case Against Hess Corporation and Speedway
Pending
Class Action Case Against Wal-Mart
Pending
Obtained injunction against competing insurance business
Case settled before trial
Defeated injunction application seeking to enjoin competition
Case pending
Education
2005
Albany Law School of Union University
Juris Doctor (summa cum laude, Salutatorian)
2002
Siena College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2017
New York State Bar Association, Labor and Employment Law Section
Backlash Discrimination
2015
Intro to Civil Practice Skills: Torts and Insurance
Premises Liability: Burden of Proof And Defenses
2015
Human Resource law: What you need to know
Fair Labor Standards Act
2015
Damages in Personal Injury
Negotiating and Litigating the Damages
2015
Damages in Personal Injury
Quantifying Damages
2014
National Business Institute
Expert Testimony
2014
National Business Institute
Damages
2013
Practical Skills--The Trial
Expert Testimony
2013
National Business Institute CLE
Understanding the Law of Damages
2013
National Business Institute CLE
Plaintiff's Personal Injury From Start to Finish
2013
Albany Law Journal of Science and Technology Fall Symposium
Facebook Firing: The Intersection of Social Media, Employment, & Ethics
2011
Employment Law Update
ADA and FMLA
2011
Employment Law Update
Employment Discrimination
2011
Basics of Civil Practice - The Trial
Experts
2011
Albany County Bar Association
Article 78 Proceedings
2009
Practical Skills-How To Commence a Civil Lawsuit
The Deposition
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Top Contributor
Ryan earned significant contribution points in 2013.
Legal Answers
Q&A
Can I call the police for sexual harassment for him trying to say I had done sexual misconduct in public on work time?
07 Mar 2016
Q&A
I slipped and fell in pf Chang restaurant bathroom and hurt my back really bad . I was hospitilized
07 Jun 2015
Q&A
I got hurt in Lowes Department Store yesterday. I received 9 stitches. Are they responsible for my medical bills?
25 Apr 2015