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Phil Ryan has personally appeared at approximately 3,000 social security disability hearings. He authored the book 7 Costly Mistakes That Can Ruin Your Social Security Disability Claim (and how to avoid them). Phil has received the hightest rating available (AV) from his fellow attorneys. He was a founding member of the Disability Law Section of the Oklahoma Bar Association and presently serves as Chairman of the section.
Phil was born just a few blocks from the White House in Washington D.C. while his father served in the armed services. Phil worked his way through law school attending classes at night while working during the day yet still managed to graduate number four in his class.
As an attorney, Phil has represented the State of Oklahoma liquidating insolvent insurance companies on behalf of the Oklahoma Insurance Department, participated in jury trials in both the federal and state court systems, and represented thousands of injured workers in trials before the Oklahoma Workers' Compensation Court.
Phil presently concentrates his practice on Social Security disability cases, and has appeared at approximately three thousand hearings before federal judges assigned to the Social Security Administration in Oklahoma, Texas, and Kansas. He is a sustaining member of the National Organization of Social Security Representatives.
In 1997, Phil served on the Lieutenant Governor’s Commission on Workers’ Compensation Reform. In 2010, Phil was appointed by Governor Brad Henry to serve as his representative on the Task Force on Vocational Rehabilitation for Injured Workers. Phil is an active member of Lawyers for Working Oklahomans (an organization made up of the most prominent attorneys representing injured Oklahoma workers). From 2005 through 2009 Phil served on LWO's board of directors and in 2010 he was elected President of this important organization. In 2016, Phi was elected Chairman of the Disability Law Section of the Oklahoma Bar Association.
Phil serves on the Board of Directors of The Twelve Foundation, an organization dedicated to promoting youth recovery. He also serves on the Phi Delta Theta Alumni Advisory Board at Oklahoma State University. He has traveled to Northern Peru on three mission trips building homes and delivering food to the needy. Phil loves spending time with his children and family. Phil is an avid cyclist and spends much of his spring and summer competing in regional road races and time trials.
Confused or overwhelmed with the social security disability process? Let attorney Phil Ryan help.
Hurt in an accident? For 30+ years Ryan Bisher Ryan has fought for the rights of injured Oklahomans!
Confused or overwhelmed with the disability process? Let attorney Phil Ryan help today!
Injured on the job? For over 30 years Ryan Bisher Ryan has fought for injured Oklahoman's.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Social Security & Disability
75%
2,500 cases
Workers Compensation
20%
5,000 cases
Personal Injury
5%
500 cases
Fees and Rates
Cost
Contingency
20%-40%
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in Oklahoma for 38 years
State: Oklahoma
Acquired: 1987
No misconduct found
Location
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Philip D. Ryan's Reviews
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Posted by Wayne | April 10, 2024 | Hired Attorney
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Wayne Carothers
Phillip gave me a great settlement, without me having to do much. Expenses were itemized for me, and very reasonable.
Posted by anonymous | January 14, 2018 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
The BEST SS Disability attorney!
The BEST Social Security attorney. He took my case over one week before my hearing! He was prepared and did an incredible job representing me. I felt he knew and understand my medical history as if he’d known me for many years. He’s straight forward and HONEST! I have referred several friends to him....
Posted by Tommy | December 7, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
I highly recommend Philip Ryan!
Did a great job on my disability claim. Hired him after being denied my first time. He worked quickly on my appeal and I was approved! He and his staff treated me with respect and understanding. If you called them with a question or concern they were very helpful. I will recommend them to anyone need...
Posted by Jerri | February 16, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Great Attorney! Extremely knowledgeable with remarkable people skills, and blessed with empathy and compassion.
Even though I am in the early to mid stages with my own working SSD case with Mr. Ryan I welcome this review and see it as an opportunity to help others as they too may be in the process of seeking a quality attorney as they, quite possibly, may be facing their own difficult life-changing event. As ...
Posted by Tamra | February 15, 2016 | Hired Attorney
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Exceptional Client Service
From the first phone call I was treated as a person not just their next case. I was expecting to speak and be represented by maybe one of their interns or legal assistant. That was not the case I was contacted by Mr. Philip Ryan himself we first spoke over the phone and he ask me if I could meet with...
Philip D. Ryan's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Counselor Ryan is an experienced and effective advocate for his clients."
"Phillip Ryan is an extremely knowledgeable disability attorney. He cares about his clients and knows how to help them win their Disability cases"
Stuart Johnson
Social Security & Disability lawyer | Nov 11
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Mr. Ryan is a passionate attorney, well respected in the legal community. He takes a personal approach to disability law and I recommend using him as a representative."
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Experience
Honors
2020
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2019
Client Rating, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Client Distinction Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2014
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2011
Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2004
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
1984
American Jurisprudence Award- Evidence, Lawyers Co-Operative Publishing
Work Experience
1986 - Present
Attorney, Ryan Bisher Ryan
1980 - 1986
Legal Clerk/Intern, Oklahoma Insurance Commissioner's Office
Associations
2015 - Present
Oklahoma Bar AssociationVice-Chairman, Disability Law Section
2005 - Present
National Organization of Social Security Claimants RepresentativesSustaining Member
2000 - Present
Oklahoma Bar FoundationFellow
2000 - Present
Lawyers for Working OklahomansPast President
1987 - Present
Oklahoma Association for JusticeMember
Sample of Legal Cases
AT&T v. Jerry Rhodes
Court of Appeals affirmed the decision of the trial court and the Workers' Compensation Court en band awarding benefits to my client.
CNA v. Ellis
Case remanded for trial court to consider proper apportionment of impairment pursuant to proper statute
Ford Roofing and Sheet Metal Company v. Venegas
Court of Appeals held that three judge panel properly held that Claimant timely filed a claim for compensation.
Dollar General Corp. v. Meadows
Court of Appeals determined there was competent evidence to support the trial courts award of permanent disability
Education
1986
Oklahoma City University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
Speaking Engagements
2015
Disability Secrets
Basics of a Social Security Legal Practice
2015
Case Management Society of America
Basics of Social Security Disability
2013
Lawyers for Working Oklahomans
Practical Guide to Social Security Law
2013
Best Practices in Social Security
Starting a Social Security Practice
2011
Oklahoma Bar Association
Best Practices for a Social Security Hearings
2009
Seminar in the Sun
Social Security Offsets and Medicare Set Asides
2009
Oklahoma Bar Association Annual Meeting
Mental Health for Attorneys
2005
Oklahoma Workers' Compensation Court Bi-Annual Meeting
Working with Medical Case Managers in Workers' Compensation Cases
2000
Advanced Workers' Compensation
Confidentiality of Medical Records in a Workers' Compensation Case
1998
Advanced Workers' Compensation
Ethical Considerations in a Workers' Compensation Case
1996
Oklahoma Bar Association
Advanced Workers' Compensation
1995
Basic Workers' Compensation
Nuts and Bolts of a Claimant's Case
1992
Basic Workers' Compensation
Burden of Proof in Workers' Compensation Appeals
1990
Workers' Compensation
Death Benefits in Workers' Compensation Cases
Publications
2015
PILLMA Press
7 Costly Mistakes That Can Ruin Your Social Security Claim
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers