William B. "Billy" Ryan

About William

Attorney William "Billy" Ryan has an established reputation for delivering high-quality legal representation. He is a Certified Civil Trial Specialist by the National Board of Trial Advocacy. His expert knowledge regarding civil trial law could make all the difference in your case. He handles cases involving workers' compensation, personal injury, employment law, as well as wage and hour violations. For his efforts and impressive track record, he has been honored with inclusion in the Super Lawyers® list and among the Best Lawyers in America®. Attorney William Ryan is licensed to practice in Tennessee, Mississippi, United States Supreme Court, Tennessee Supreme Court, and the Mississippi Supreme Court. He is also licensed to practice in the U.S. District Courts for the Western and Middle Districts of Tennessee, the U.S. District Courts for the Northern and Southern District of Mississippi, the U.S District Courts for the Eastern and Western Districts of Arkansas, the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit. Additionally, he is now listed as a Tennessee Supreme Court Rule 31 Listed General Civil Mediator. After completing his undergraduate studies in history at the University of Tennessee, he earned his law degree from the University of Mississippi.

Practice Areas

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Education

• University of Mississippi, J.D., graduated 1999
• The University of Tennessee, B.A., graduated 1992

Bar Admissions

• Tennessee, 1999
• Mississippi, 1999

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