Brad Ryder

Brad Ryder

also known as Bradley Paul Ryder

5.0
Rating: 9.0

Licensed for 33 years

Employment and labor Lawyer at Huntsville, AL
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor, Litigation, Personal Injury ... +2 more

P.O. Box 4265, Huntsville, AL

About Brad

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Employment and Labor 40%

Employment compliance; discrimination; wage and hour; FMLA; EEOC investigations; policies and procedures; employment agreements; severance agreements; non-disclosure agreements; non-compete agreements.

40%
Litigation 20%

Litigation in state and federal court.

20%
Personal Injury 20%

Significant injury and wrongful death; insurance disputes.

20%
Contracts and Agreements 10%

Drafting, negotiating, enforcing, litigating commercial agreements.

10%
Insurance 10%

Policy interpretation; declaratory judgment actions; errors and omissions; employment liability practices; litigation.

10%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in Alabama for 33 years

State: Alabama

Acquired: 1992

Occupational License - Authorized to Practice

No misconduct found

Location

Brad Ryder

P.O. Box 4265, Huntsville, AL, 35815

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Brad Ryder's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

6 Client Reviews

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Posted by J.R. | April 3, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Brad Ryder is an Honest and Hardworking Attorney

“Thank you for your time, long hours, hard work, and dedication. Thanks also for the calls in and out, answering my questions, listening to my thoughts, and always returning my calls. I think that you did a superb, outstanding job. I have absolutely no complaints. I highly recommend you without a dou...bt. There were some things the insurance company did that I did not understand or agree with. That did not last long, because Mr. Ryder broke it down to me with no hesitation or mistakes. He always returned my calls or messages, with lightning speed. He always kept me informed. If he knew it, then I knew it. Hands down, I would not hesitate to call Brad Ryder, if his services are needed. Thanks for the long nights and weekend hours that you put into my case."

Posted by Angela | April 3, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

An attorney who treats you like family

I met Brad Ryder over two years ago. At the time my mother was in the hospital because of care that she failed to receive while a patient at a local nursing home. Brad and his staff took an active interest in my mother’s situation. Over time my mom’s health deteriorated and Brad made sure that he vis...ited her on a regular basis. I remember Brad bringing his son to the hospital on Christmas day, so that he could meet my mom before she passed away. I could tell that this was important to Brad. Brad and his staff always kept my mother and me informed of what was happening. They worked hard to help bring my mom’s case to a conclusion. After many hard fought battles with the nursing home and their attorneys, Brad was able to help us settle my mom’s case. My mom and Brad enjoyed a very special relationship. I still consider Brad to be a member of my family. He is honest and hardworking. Brad is also someone who cares about his clients.

Posted by Wesley | August 24, 2011

Excellence in Advocacy

I highly recommend Brad Ryder as an attorney to handle personal injury matters. Brad is an excellent and accomplished trial attorney who represents his clients and their cases well. Brad pays attention to minute details and works hard to obtain the best recovery possible for his clients. I have ab...solutely no hesitation whatever in recommending Brad Ryder to anyone needing an attorney for their personal injury matter.

Posted by anonymous | April 8, 2011

Very Thorough Attorney

Bradley Ryder is probably the most thorough attorney I know. He leaves no stone unturned. He makes sure he has all of his facts and legal arguments in order before he attempts to advise his clients. He does an excellent job representing his clients.

Posted by anonymous | February 17, 2011

Brad Ryder is an Excellent Attorney and is Passionate About His Work

Mr. Ryder came into my life over three years ago. He is an excellent attorney…very thorough and dedicated. I don’t think anyone could have done a better job with my complicated case. Mr. Ryder is passionate about his work and it carries through to his clients. He treated me with compassion and ...kindness. In trial he was outstanding. He protected my interests as well as my personal vulnerabilities, working diligently to get the job done. He fully understands the legal system and is patient and persistent in dealing with the many problems which arise in a case. Mr. Ryder has a very professional staff. His assistant is to be commended for her knowledge and competence. She keeps abreast of situations and is a valuable asset to the practice. My experience with the Ryder Law Firm was such that I would not hesitate in recommending Brad Ryder as one of the best attorneys in his field and one of the finest men I’ve known.

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Brad Ryder's Lawyer Endorsements

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Gregory Cade

Car accident lawyer | Jan 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He is a dedicated, diligent and professional attorney bound to solve even the most complex and challenging cases. Mr. Brad is a the top notch attorney in his areas of practice and a well respected lawyer in the legal community. I recommend his quality services without hesitation to anyone seeking legal representation."

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Gary Peak

Personal injury lawyer | Feb 15

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I had the pleasure of working with Brad while at Gerry Spence Trial Lawyer College. Brad is sharp, dedicated and truly cares for his clients. He is an excellent attorney who I am proud to endorse."

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Elizabeth Hinds

Personal injury lawyer | Jan 14

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer with whom I have spent time with working on cases. Brad is an outstanding and devoted advocate and lawyer that represents his clients with integrity and passion. If you want an attorney that honors the practices of law and ethics inside and outside of the courtroom, and genuinely cares about you personally and professionally, then Brad is the attorney for you."

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Michael Waddington

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Bradley. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Tazewell Shepard

Car accident lawyer | Dec 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"This is a very good attorney and highly respected by peers in the community. I am happy to endorse him!"

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Kevin Morris

Litigation lawyer | Nov 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. He is professional and effective."

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Wesley Phillips

Personal injury lawyer | Aug 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly recommend Brad Ryder as an attorney to handle personal injury matters. Brad is an excellent and accomplished trial attorney who represents his clients and their cases well. Brad pays attention to minute details and works hard to obtain the best recovery possible for his clients. I have absolutely no hesitation whatever in recommending Brad Ryder to anyone needing an attorney for their personal injury matter."

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Jeffrey Blackwell

Personal injury lawyer | May 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Brad for over 10 years. During that time, I have had numerous opportunities to work with Brad. We have discussed trials and trial strategy on many occasions. Brad's insight and skill at trial have resulted in success for his clients time and time again. He is devoted to working hard for each and every client. If I needed a skilled trial attorney, I would absolutely trust Brad with my case."

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Jack Edwards

Litigation lawyer

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Melissa Mitchell

Bankruptcy and debt lawyer

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Kerri Riley

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Wesley Phillips

Litigation lawyer

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Jeffrey Blackwell

Personal injury lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.0 (Superb)

Honors

2011

AV Peer Review Rating, Martindale-Hubbell

2010

Board Certified Civil Trial Advocate, National Board of Trial Advocacy

2010

Board Certified Civil Trial Specialist, Alabama State Bar

1991

Recipient, American Jurisprudence Award in Constitutional Law

1990

Dean's Scholarship, Cumberland School of Law at Samford University

Work Experience

1995 - Present

Principal / Attorney, The Ryder Law Firm, P.C.

1992 - 1995

Associate / Attorney, Wilmer & Shepard, P.A.

1991 - 1992

Summer Associate, Wilmer & Shepard, P.A.

1991 - 1991

Summer Associate, Bell, Richardson & Sparkman, P.A.

1991 - 1991

Judicial Intern, United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit

Associations

2014 - Present

Gerry Spence Trial Lawyers College

Member

2011 - Present

United States District Court for the Northern District of Alabama

Panel of Neutrals

2006 - Present

Alabama Civil Justice Foundation

Contributor

1998 - Present

United States Supreme Court

Admitted to Practice

1995 - Present

United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit

Admitted to Practice

1995 - Present

Madison County Volunteer Lawyers Program

Member

1993 - Present

Curia Honoris (Cumberland School of Law alumni academic honor society)

Member

1992 - Present

Huntsville-Madison County Bar Association

Member

1992 - Present

United States District Court for the Northern District of Alabama

Admitted to Practice

1992 - Present

Alabama State Bar Association

Member

2006 - 2008

Huntsville-Madison County Bar Association, Ad-Hoc

Chairman - Health Insurance Committee

2001 - 2020

American Association for Justice

Member

2001 - 2020

Alabama Association for Justice

Member

1991 - 1992

Cumberland Law Review

Casenote Editor

1991 - 1992

Cordell Hull Legal Research and Writing

Instructor

1990 - 1992

Cumberland Law Review

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Adam Hall v. Lacey Moffatt

Verdict - $256,000.00

Confidential

Settlement for $1,000,000.00 (all available insurance coverage)

Confidential

Settlement for $920,000.00

Gonzalez v. Kindred Nursing Centers East, LLC, et al.

Arbitration award - $250,000.00

Confidential

Settlement for $2,000,000.00

Frankie Williams, et al. v. Christopher Plumbing & Electric, Inc., et al.

Case settled for confidential amount following jury deliberations.

Confidential

Settlement for $950,000.00

Confidential

Settlement for $730,000.00

Confidential settlement

$3,200,000.00

Confidential

Settlement for $1,100,000.00

Confidential

Settlement for $1,040,000.00 (limits of all available insurance coverage)

Confidential

Settlement for $950,000.00

John Walters v. American Express, et al.

Case settled for confidential amount at mediation.

Dean Hocken, et al. v. AutoZone, Inc., et al.

Judgment for entire amount of backpay and an equal amount in liquidated damages. Attorneys' fee award upheld by the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit following oral argument.

Kristen Johnson v. Treetop Enterprises, LLC, et al.

$610,000.00 verdict, plus $220,000.00 in statutory attorneys' fees and costs.

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Education

1992

Cumberland School of Law, Samford University

Jurisprudence Doctorate (with honors - class rank 13 of 200)

1989

University of Alabama - Huntsville

Bachelor of Science (with honors -- President's / Dean's List)

Speaking Engagements

1998

Family and Medical Leave Seminar

Family & Medical Leave Act

1995

University of Alabama - Huntsville

Business Law

Publications

1992

22 Cumberland Law Review 399 Regulation Preventing Publicly Funded Facilities from Providing Preconception Abortion Counseling Comports with Fifth Amendment

Languages

English

Activity

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