About Ryan
Biography
I am a founding partner of Stephan Zouras, LLP. I represent people from all walks of life in class and individual civil litigation. Specifically, I've helped thousands of clients recover damages in cases involving unpaid overtime, employment disputes, business litigation, products liability and personal injury. I have successfully tried cases to verdict including obtaining a $9,000,000 verdict on behalf of 200 employees who were misclassified and denied overtime pay.
I have served as lead or co-lead counsel on numerous complex class and collective action cases involving wage and hour matters and have helped recover damages for tens of thousands of wronged employees. In these cases, I helped establish precedent in wage and hour law, forced major corporations to change unlawful employment practices and helped recover tens of millions of dollars in unpaid wages for clients. I have also led cases that have been featured on Good Morning America, Fortune, ESPN, Fox News, The Guardian, The New York Times, Think Progress, USA Today and Vice Sports.
In addition, for the past six years, I have been recognized by Chicago Magazine’s Super Lawyer Section as a a Rising Star and Super Lawyer, a distinction given to no more than 5% of Illinois lawyers.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
25 years | 40 cases
25 years | 50 cases
15 cases
25 years | 20 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
25%-40%
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in Illinois for 25 years
State: Illinois
Acquired: 2000
No misconduct found
Location
Stephan Zouras, LLP
Fax
222 W. Adams Street, Suite 2020, Chicago, IL, 60606
stephanzouras.comOnline Presence
Other places you can find Ryan online.
Ryan Francis Stephan's Reviews
Showing 1 - 5 of 48 client reviews from Avvo
Posted by Yun | March 5, 2021 | Hired Attorney
Hands-on Investigator with a Dependable Team
Ryan and his team are the right people for your case. We hired him to investigate and provide counsel to me and my partners were facing a potential civil lawsuit related to a few of our employees. I appreciate his ability to minimize the time it took to resolve my legal issue and invaluable advice.
Posted by Jen | September 30, 2020 | Consulted Attorney
So helpful
I can't say enough positive things about my consultation with Ryan. He was not only helpful and knowledgable regarding the legal issue I had, but he was kind and compassionate to my situation as well. I will absolutely seek him out for any future legal needs.
Posted by anonymous | September 24, 2020 | Consulted Attorney
Very Helpful and Responsive!
Ryan Stephan was wonderful to work with! He provides genuine advice and quick responses. Mr. Stephan was helpful in a difficult time and I’m very grateful. I would definitely recommend him in the future!
Posted by Mary | September 10, 2020 | Consulted Attorney
Vice President
I couldn't have been happier with Ryan Stephan. I handle securities administrative work and it's difficult to find someone to help when I need advice and legal assistance. Ryan is not only knowledgeable but communicative and responsive. I'm grateful to have him in my corner and highly recommend hi...
Posted by anonymous | May 12, 2020 | Consulted Attorney
Great Customer Service
Ryan was referred by a good friend and I couldn’t have been happier! I appreciated having all my calls and emails answered right away. Ryan was extremely professional and I was confident with his knowledge.
Ryan Francis Stephan's Lawyer Endorsements
"I have worked with Ryan on several difficult cases and have always been impressed by his strong legal skills, sharp thinking, and dedication to doing what’s best for his clients. Ryan is a true leader in the employment bar and a tough advocate who stands up for his clients. He tackles legal problems by relying on his deep knowledge of the law, always preparing carefully and paying attention to every detail. Ryan's clear communication skills give him an edge over his opponents and make him so easy to work with. I highly recommend Ryan and I look forward to working with him again."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Ryan is a hardworking and dedicated attorney who excels in the area of labor and employment law. He is highly respected in the legal community and I strongly endorse him."
"Ryan Stephan is a talented and experienced attorney who has successfully recovered tens of millions of dollars on behalf of classes of victims of unlawful employment practices. Ryan brings unfettered spirit and dedication to all of his clients, and it is a pleasure to work with him and learn from him."
"Ryan, like all great lawyers, has an incisive legal mind. However, he has many skills many other lawyers don't: he's a great negotiator, constantly makes time to speak to clients, and communicates to them as equals. I strongly endorse Ryan."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I have worked with Ryan on several overtime class action cases. He has consistently demonstrated excellent knowledge, experience and expertise in handling wage and hour matters. I endorse him."
Litigation lawyer
Litigation lawyer
Employment and labor lawyer
Class action lawyer
Class action lawyer
Class action lawyer
Experience
Honors
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
2016
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2016
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2014
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2013
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2012
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2012
Illinois Rising Stars, Super Lawyers
2011
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2011
Illinois Rising Stars, Super Lawyers
2010
Illinois Risng Stars, Super Lawyers
2010
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
Work Experience
2007 - Present
Founding Partner, Stephan Zouras, LLP
Associations
2010 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
Sample of Legal Cases
Plaintiff verdict
Education
2000
JD - Juris Doctor
1996
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2015
A career in law
Languages
Spanish
English
Activity
Legal Answers