C. Ryan Morgan

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C. Ryan Morgan: Attorney with Morgan & Morgan
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Biography

C. Ryan Morgan has helped workers recover tens of millions of dollars of unpaid wages for Wage and Hour violations.

Ryan Morgan works out of the firm’s Orlando office, where he lives with his wife and children. He attended the University of Florida for undergraduate as well as law school, graduating from both with honors. Mr. Morgan is a member of the Florida and Georgia State Bar Associations and is admitted in other federal jurisdictions throughout the country.

Ryan Morgan serves as co-chair of Morgan & Morgan’s Employee Rights Group, which handles employment claims throughout the United States. His team handles claims on behalf of employees against employers, including Wage and Hour violations, discrimination claims, Family Medical Leave Act claims, ADA claims, retaliation claims and other employment claims. These claims range from single plaintiff cases to class and collective action cases involving thousands of workers.

Mr. Morgan has extensive experience litigating these claims both in court and in arbitration. He has helped workers recover tens of millions of dollars of unpaid wages for Wage and Hour violations. He was named a “Rising Star” in 2013, 2014 and 2015 by Florida Super Lawyers magazine - an annual publication that recognizes the top 2.5% of the state’s young lawyers.

News & Insights

What State and Local Government Workers Need to Know About Overtime and Pay Laws

What Your Employer Must Tell You About Job-Protected Leave

What ‘Place of Employment’ Means for H-1B Workers

Understanding Your Pay and Overtime Rules for Small or Startup Businesses

What Makes an Executive Employee Exempt Under Federal Law?

Who Counts as an Exempt Administrative Employee?

What Nurses Need to Know About Overtime and Pay Laws

Who Doesn’t Get Overtime or Minimum Wage Under Federal Law?

What Happens to Your Paycheck When a Natural Disaster Hits?

What Agricultural Workers Need to Know About Wage and Hour Laws

Whistleblower Protections for H-1B and U.S. Workers

Caring for an Adult Child With a Disability: Your Right to Leave From Work

Can Your Employer Deduct Uniform Costs from Your Paycheck?

Wage Theft and Pizza Delivery Workers: Know Your Rights

18 Publix managers join federal lawsuit, claim they worked without pay

Publix did not pay workers overtime, former employees claim in lawsuit

Ex-Wyndham Executive sues, claiming he was fired after he told timeshare company about improper practices

The 2021 Elite Trial Lawyers Finalists

3 Tips For Handling This Year's Minimum Wage Increases

Uncertainty Surrounds New DOL Contractor Rule

Delivery Driver Files Class Action Against Domino's Pizza For Vehicle Expense Compensation

Recent Wins

Stevens v Pepsico
$12,750,000
Unpaid Overtime, Employment Law, Class Action
2021

In re NPC International
$8,500,000
Class Action, Employment Law
2020

Joseph Papin v. University of Mississippi Medical Center
$6,560,651
Class Action, Employment Law
2023

Private Settlement
$6,000,000
Employment Law
2021

Private Settlement
$6,000,000
Class Action, Employment Law
2021

Private Settlement
$4,750,000
Class Action, Employment Law
2021

Private Settlement
$3,995,000
Unpaid Overtime, Wage and Hour Violation
2021

Private Settlement
$3,995,000
Class Action, Employment Law
2021

$3,500,000 Wage and Hour Settlement
$3,500,000
Unpaid Overtime, Wage and Hour Violation
2021

Private Settlement
$3,500,000
Class Action, Employment Law
2020

Private Settlement
$3,050,000
Unpaid Overtime, Wage and Hour Violation
2021

Private Settlement
$3,050,000
Class Action, Employment Law
2021

Private Settlement
$2,444,805
Employment Law
2018

Private Settlement
$2,350,000
Employment Law
2021

Private Settlement
$2,350,000
Class Action, Employment Law
2021

Mayer v. Domino's
$2,000,000
Unpaid Overtime, Employment Law
2022

Private Settlement
$1,986,000
Unpaid Overtime, Wage and Hour Violation
2021

Private Settlement
$1,986,000
Class Action, Employment Law
2021

Private Settlement
$1,800,000
Class Action, Employment Law
2019

Private Settlement
$1,762,000
Class Action, Employment Law
2018

Private Settlement
$1,500,000
Employment Law
2018

Private Settlement
$1,500,000
Class Action, Employment Law
2018

Private Settlement
$1,416,000
Unpaid Overtime, Wage and Hour Violation
2020

Private Settlement
$1,416,000
Class Action, Employment Law
2021

Private Settlement
$1,200,000
Class Action, Employment Law
2017

Private Settlement
$1,100,000
Employment Law
2018

Private Settlement
$1,100,000
Class Action, Employment Law
2018

Private Settlement
$244,805
Class Action, Employment Law
2018

Areas of Practice (8)

  • Unpaid Overtime
  • Employment Law
  • Class Action
  • Family and Medical Leave Act
  • Workplace Discrimination
  • Employee Misclassification
  • Wrongful Termination
  • Wage and Hour Violation

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
University of Florida, B.A., cum laude, 2002; University of Florida, B.A., History, 2002
Law School Attended:
University of Florida Levin College of Law, J.D., with honors, 2005
Year of First Admission:
2005
Admission:
2005, Florida; 2012, Georgia
Memberships:

Memberships

•Phi Beta Kappa (inducted 2002)
•Justice Campbell Thornal Moot Court Board (President, 2004)
•The Order of Barristers (2005)
•National Employment Lawyers Association
•Orange County Bar Association
•Orange County Bar Association, Labor & Employment Committee (Chair: 2012-2014)
•American Bar Association

ISLN:
919716245

Peer Reviews

4.9/5.0 (23 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge
  • Legal Knowledge

    4.9/5.0
  • Analytical Capability

    4.8/5.0
  • Judgment

    4.9/5.0
  • Communication

    5.0/5.0
  • Legal Experience

    4.8/5.0
  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 10/10/18 in Labor and Employment

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 04/10/18 in Wage and Hour Law

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 02/03/17 in Labor and Employment

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 02/02/17 in Labor and Employment

    I have had the pleasure of co-counseling a case with Mr. Morgan. He is easy to work with and is an effective litigator. I was most impressed by how professionally Mr. Morgan handled a difficult situation with one of our clients. I look forward to wor... Read more

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 02/02/17 in Labor and Employment

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 02/02/17 in Labor and Employment

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Managing Partner on 01/30/17 in Labor and Employment

    I've litigated numerous cases against Ryan and have the utmost respect for him. He is strong advocate for his clients, while remaining professional toward adversaries. In short, he is worthy of the highest rating.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 01/25/17 in Labor and Employment

    Ryan Morgan is an excellent attorney with a depth of experience and talent few labor and employment lawyers possess. Any client will be well served with Mr. Morgan as counsel.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 01/25/17 in Labor and Employment

    Although he was opposing counsel, I was impressed by Ryan's commitment to protecting his clients' rights.

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 01/25/17 in Labor and Employment

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