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Martin Quinn Ryan
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Biography
Martin Q. Ryan received his undergraduate degrees from Northwestern University in 1991 and his J.D. from the University of Illinois-Chicago Law School in 1995. While attending law school, Mr. Ryan worked with an entertainment management company which primarily represented musicians, artists and talent, was an extern for the U.S. Attorney's Office for the Northern District of Illinois and was the recipient of American Jurisprudence Awards. Since 1995, Mr. Ryan has concentrated his practice in commercial and securities litigation, futures and commodities arbitration, professional malpractice, directors' and officers' liability, and ERISA related litigation. He has represented securities broker-dealers, registered investment advisers, futures commission merchants, SWAP dealers, commodities brokers, registered representatives, insurance agents and brokers, as well as corporate directors and officers, fiduciaries, accountants, attorneys, and other professionals. Mr. Ryan also has experience representing the rights of creditors, both in court, arbitration and bankruptcy. Mr. Ryan currently devotes a substantial portion of his practice to litigation, both in state and federal court, and arbitration, before dispute resolution tribunals of the FINRA, NFA, AAA, CFTC, CME, SIAC, GAFTA and HKIAC. Mr. Ryan also has significant experience representing the financial services industry, registered representatives and investment adviser representatives in regulatory proceedings brought by the SEC, FINRA, CFTC, NFA, CME, ICE, IDHR, IDES, and state regulators.
Practice Areas
7
Practice Areas
Arbitration
20%
29 years | 400 cases
Financial Markets and Services
20%
25 years | 30 cases
Securities and Investment Fraud
20%
25 years | 200 cases
Administrative Law
10%
28 years | 30 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Illinois for 30 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 1995
No misconduct found
Location
Law Office of Martin Q. Ryan, LLC
222 N. LaSalle Street, Suite 1450, Chicago, IL, 60601
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Martin Quinn Ryan's Reviews
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Posted by Patrick | April 13, 2015
Excellent counsel and service
Martin provided advice and handled the paperwork and filings to create a LLC for my company. Very responsive and made sure I knew the next steps at the times when I needed to provide information to move the project forward. The process was handled more expediently than I expected and I was very hap...
Posted by Chris | April 5, 2015
An ExcellentAttorney
Marty Ryan has gone above and beyond our expectations. His expertise in being able to gain knowledge of information that was not privy to us was exceptional. Marty was always on top of the situation involving our case and kept us apprised in a very timely fashion. Whenever we had legal questions, he ...
Posted by b. | March 19, 2015
FINRA case
I am a physician who enlisted Mr Ryan .He worked very hard kept me informed almost on a daily basis ,he got me back most of my money where another lawyer was negligent. I recommend Mr Ryan without hesitation
Posted by Patrick | March 19, 2015
Client review
Marty provided excellent, well-informed counsel in regard to securities law, litigation and regulatory matters involving FINRA and the SEC. He guided me through a complicated process, helping me achieve a fast and favorable outcome. Having dealt with many attorneys over the years, I would seek him ...
Posted by William | March 19, 2015
Martin Quinn Ryan
Martin is a perfectionist with an extensive litigation background. His excellent analytical skills and perseverance separate him from the rest. He is someone I would highly recommend to anyone seeking litigation services.
Martin Quinn Ryan's Lawyer Endorsements
Thomas Edwards
Securities and investment fraud lawyer | Sep 16
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Marty Ryan is a superb lawyer and a true expert on broker-dealer liabilities within the financial services sector. Marty is, in my view, the best kind of litigator: one that can and does work aggressively for his client's interests, but with an eye toward resolving claims in a way that makes economic sense to all parties. He comes highly recommended."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Mr. Ryan on several matters and have known him for more than 20 years. Whether it is a transactional matter or a complex litigation, Mr. Ryan is an exceptional advocate for your matters."
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Experience
Honors
1994
CALI Excellence for the Future Awards, The John Marshall Law School
1993
CALI Excellence for the Future Awards, The John Marshall Law School
Work Experience
2015 - Present
Member, Law Office of Martin Q. Ryan, LLC
2018 - 2022
Counsel, StoneX Group
2006 - 2015
Member, Baugh, Dalton, Carlson & Ryan, LLC
2001 - 2006
Partner, Mora, Baugh, Waitzman & Unger
2000 - 2001
Attorney, Kovitz, Shifrin & Waitzman
1996 - 2000
Attorney, Braun & Edwards, Chartered
Associations
Illinois State Bar Association, Alternative Dispute Resolution Section
Chicago Bar Association, Securities Law Committee
Securities Industry and Financial Markets Association
Illinois Association of Defense Trial Counsel
Defense Research Institute
The National Society of Compliance Professionals, Inc.
Member
American Bar Association, Administrative Law and Regulatory Practice Section
Sample of Legal Cases
CME No. 14-0048-MA
Award of monetary damages in favor of client
Case No. 11 L 007882
Award of monetary damages in favor of client
2010 WL 2927404
Dismissal of all claims against clients
FINRA No. 07-02841
Defense verdict
FINRA No. 07-02877
Verdict in favor of Client
NASD No. 03-09140
Defense verdict
NASD No. 04-04899
Defense directed verdict
NASD No. 05-02502
Verdict in favor of Client
NASD No. 03-02886
Pre-hearing dismissal of all claims against client
152 F.Supp.2d 1040
Summary Judgment for defense
6:13-BKC-04253-CCJ
Education
1995
John Marshall Law School, Chicago
JD
1991
Northwestern University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
1991
Northwestern University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2009
Annual Compliance Meeting
Best Practices for Working with Senior Investors and Preventing Elder Financial Abuse
2007
Seminar
Recent Trends in Broker Dealer Liability
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers