Our Attorneys

Responsive and strategic legal counsel.

Veteran attorneys experienced in big law firms and a sophisticated practice handling complex environmental and employment matters for large to medium clients.

Distinctions

  • U.S. News & World Report Best Lawyers®(client and peer selection): Cynthia Brennan Ryan – Employment Law-Management (2017-2023); Litigation-Labor and Employment (2018-2023); Rory C. Ryan – Litigation-Environmental (2011-2023); Environmental Law (2009-2023); Commercial Litigation (2021-2023)
  • Best Lawyers®(client and peer selection): Cynthia Brennan Ryan – Employment Law-Management (2024-2025); Litigation-Labor and Employment (2024); Rory C. Ryan – Litigation-Environmental (2024-2025); Environmental Law (2024-2025); Commercial Litigation (2024-2025)
  • U.S. News & World Report Best Lawyers® “Lawyer of the Year” (Litigation-Environmental): Rory C. Ryan (2014, 2017, 2019 & 2021)
  • “AV” Rated by Martindale-Hubbell, Inc: Rory C. Ryan
  • “Florida Legal Elite” by  Florida Trend Magazine (peer selection): Cynthia Brennan Ryan (2006, 2010, 2012, 2014-2015, 2020, 2022), Rory C. Ryan (2004-2006, 2010-2016, 2020, 2022)
  • Florida Super Lawyers : (Employment) Cynthia Brennan Ryan (2006-2010; 2012-2024); (Environmental) Rory C. Ryan (2012-2024)
  • Florida Super Lawyers (Top 50 Woman Lawyers):  Cynthia Brennan Ryan (2006)
  • “New Lawyer Award of Excellence|” by Orange County Bar Association: Cynthia Brennan Ryan (1999)
  • Florida Bar Grievance Committee for the 9th Judicial Circuit: Cynthia Brennan Ryan (2001-2008)
  • “Best Lawyers in Orlando” by Orlando Magazine: Rory C. Ryan and Cynthia Brennan Ryan
  • Orlando Chamber of Commerce, Leadership Alumni Board of Directors Member: Rory C. Ryan
  • Leadership Orlando, Graduate – Class ’53: Rory C. Ryan; Class ’58: Cynthia Brennan Ryan
  • Leadership Orlando Class Chair – Class ’63: Rory C. Ryan

Court Admissions

  • Members of The Florida Bar admitted to all Florida State Courts: Cynthia Brennan Ryan; Rory C. Ryan
  • U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida: Cynthia Brennan Ryan; Rory C. Ryan
  • U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida: Cynthia Brennan Ryan
  • U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida: Cynthia Brennan Ryan; Rory C. Ryan
  • 11th Circuit Court of Appeals: Cynthia Brennan Ryan; Rory C. Ryan