Ryan Lawrence McCarthy

Ryan Lawrence McCarthy

also known as Westfall Law PLLC

4.7
Rating: 7.8

Licensed for 13 years

Litigation Lawyer at Syracuse, NY
Practice Areas: Litigation, Real Estate, Debt Collection ... +3 more

247 W. Fayette Street, Suite 203, Syracuse, NY

About Ryan

Biography

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 175-325 per hour

Contingency

25%-33%


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 13 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2012

Currently Registered

No misconduct found

Location

Westfall Law PLLC

247 W. Fayette Street, Suite 203, Syracuse, NY, 13202

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Ryan Lawrence McCarthy's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.7 /5.0

19 Client Reviews

Posted by Sheila | September 21, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Courtney Knittel, Paralegal

I've never actually met Ryan, but have worked with Courtney twice now, both on the purchase of my Syracuse home 3 years ago, and now the sale of it. She has been quick to respond, super helpful, and very professional. A real pleasure to work with. I'll be recommending her to friends as they get ready... to buy or sell their homes, for sure.

Posted by anonymous | July 26, 2022 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Good knowledge and very good follow up

Ryan was informative and took time to explain things and had great follow up and feedback, as showed a lot initiative on difficult topics.

Posted by Erica | May 20, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Experienced and Professional

Ryan was an asset during a very difficult situation I found myself in after I was wronged by multiple departments within my city with thousands of dollars of material on the line. Ryan had a tremendous amount of experience to help me navigate and ultimately overturn this situation in my favor. I wa...s very impressed with how knowledgeable Ryan was on municipal codes, regulations and guidances both on a city level (of a neighboring county) and a federal level, navigating guidances from the department of the interior. He is incredibly responsive, willing to answer my questions and thoughts, and follows through on what he says he’ll do. When he represented me live, he came prepared, was agile and persuasive in his approach and through facts and evidence, influenced city council to vote in my favor. As it turns out, you can fight city hall (and win!), with the right representation! Ryan was absolutely the right person to represent me and I’m incredibly grateful to have had him during such a difficult time. While I hope to never find myself in a situation like that again; if I ever do, I’ll be calling Ryan. I highly recommend him!

Posted by Tristan | March 30, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Smooth real estate transaction

Both Mr. McCarthy and Ms. Knittel were professional and prepared for the transaction. The responses I received from their office were timely and accurate. They're my go-to practice for all things real estate. I couldn't have asked for a better experience.

Posted by Quontina | March 16, 2022 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellence at it BEST!

A Huge Thank you to Ryan McCarthy and Team! They not only helped me process my request immediately but the customer service was beyond my expectations! Thank you again for all of your help! You guys are simply amazzzzzing!

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Ryan Lawrence McCarthy's Lawyer Endorsements

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Devon Conroy

Real estate lawyer | Sep 29

Relationship: Co-worker

"Ryan has an extensive working knowledge of real estate law and transactions. He is excellent at guiding clients through what is normally a very tedious and complicated process, while also making sure clients are fully aware of what is happening."

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Adam Durham

Business lawyer | Nov 25

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer. I've worked on a number of matters with Ryan, and his knowledge of the business law practice area is unparalleled. He is always willing to fight for the best possible outcome for his clients and is a great resource for any person who wants an attorney who will go above and beyond to assist in their legal matter."

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Melody Westfall

Business lawyer

Experience

Rating:  7.8 (Very Good)

Honors

2017

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2016

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

2015

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

Work Experience

2017 - Present

Associate, Westfall Law PLLC

2013 - 2017

Associate, Coughlin & Gerhart, LLP

Associations

2017 - Present

Onondaga County Bar Association

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Shaff v. Finnerty - Tompkins County Supreme Court Index No. 2014-0637

Plaintiff's cause of action was dismissed.

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Education

2011

Syracuse University College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Languages

English

Activity

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