John C. Ryland

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John C. Ryland: Attorney with Black McLaren Jones Ryland & Griffee, P.C.
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  • Martindale-Hubbell Peer AV Preeminent Rating
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Biography

John C. Ryland practices in the areas of family law, personal injury, criminal defense, civil litigation, medical malpractice defense, and commercial litigation. He was admitted to the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Tennessee in 1994, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit in 2000.

A native of Dyersburg, Tennessee, Mr. Ryland received a B.A. from the University of Tennessee in 1990. He earned a J.D. with honors from the University of Memphis in 1994. While in law school, Mr. Ryland was the recipient of the American Jurisprudence Award in Evidence, Criminal Law, Debtor-Creditor, Business Organizations II and the West Award in Secured Transactions, Business Organizations II. In addition, he was a member of the University of Memphis Law Review in 1992-1994.

A fellow of the Memphis Bar Foundation, Mr. Ryland holds memberships in the Memphis Bar Association; the Tennessee Bar Association; the American Bar Association; the Leo Bearman, Sr. American Inn of Court, 1999-2001; and the International Association of Defense Counsel Trial Academy, 2001. Other accolades include recognition from Super Lawyers, Mid-South, 2015-2022; The Best Lawyers of America 2022-2024; the National Academy of Family Law Attorneys, Top 10 Award for Excellence in Family Law, 2015-2018; National Advocates, Top 100 Lawyers, 2017; and the AV Highest Rating in both Legal Ability and Ethical Standards from Martindale-Hubbell, 2016-2020.
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Areas of Practice (3)

  • Divorce
  • Family Law
  • Medical Malpractice Defense

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
University of Tennessee, B.A., 1990
Law School Attended:
University of Memphis, J.D., with honors, 1994
Year of First Admission:
1994
Admission:
1994, Tennessee; 1994, U.S. District Court, Western District of Tennessee; 2000, U.S. Court of Appeals, Sixth Circuit
Memberships:
Memphis, Tennessee and American Bar Associations; International Association of Defense Counsel Trial Academy, 2001; Leo Bearman, Sr. American Inn of Court.
ISLN:
909892348

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Peer Reviews

4.9/5.0 (24 reviews)
Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent Rating Badge

  • Legal Knowledge

    5.0/5.0

  • Analytical Capability

    4.9/5.0

  • Judgment

    4.9/5.0

  • Communication

    4.8/5.0

  • Legal Experience

    5.0/5.0

  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 12/12/19 in Family Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 02/23/18 in Family Law

    John is a strong advocate who works harder than almost any other attorney I know.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Attorney on 08/03/17 in Family Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Associate on 07/16/15 in Medical Malpractice Defense

    John is organized, diligent, and relentless. The type of attorney a client wants when faced with a medical malpractice lawsuit.

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Member on 07/13/15 in Family Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Member on 07/13/15 in Divorce

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 07/12/15 in Civil Litigation

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 07/11/15 in Medical Malpractice Defense

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 07/10/15 in Family Law

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  • 5.0/5.0 Rated by a Partner on 07/09/15 in Medical Malpractice Defense

    John Ryland is an exceptional lawyer in this area of practice. He has a good legal temperament and excellent judgment. He represents his clients extremely well.

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