Ryan J. Johnson is an Associate in the firm’s Litigation Practice Group. Ryan has broad experience in civil litigation, construction law, corporate counsel, and strategic risk management. He brings a practical, business-oriented approach to legal representation, combining litigation experience with years of in-house counsel work advising companies on contracts, compliance, disputes, and day-to-day operations.
Throughout his career, Ryan has represented contractors, corporations, architects, engineers, and business leaders in complex legal matters ranging from litigation and appellate work to contract negotiation and regulatory compliance. His experience includes serving as General Counsel and Assistant General Counsel for a major New York construction and service companies, where he worked directly with executive leadership to manage legal strategy, mitigate risk, and support business growth.
Ryan earned his J.D. from Hofstra Law on a full academic merit scholarship and received a Public Service Certificate at the Gold Level. In law school, he participated in the Hofstra Law in DC program, where he worked with the U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Oversight and Government Reform with Elijah E. Cummings. He has remained committed to advocacy and public service throughout his career and his personal life. Ryan attended Temple University, where he graduated with a degree in Political Science with an Economic Certificate and a Minor in Philosophy.