Ryan L. Harvie

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Biography

Ryan is a member of the firm’s Health Care Department, where he focuses his practice on defending physicians and health care organizations such as hospitals, skilled nursing facilities, and various other health systems against medical malpractice claims and lawsuits. He works closely with clients in defending and guiding them through all phases of litigation. In addition to handling complex medical malpractice and skilled nursing home matters, Ryan actively handles child welfare cases involving severe allegations of sexual and physical abuse.

Born and raised in Philadelphia, Ryan stayed true to his roots by attending Temple University for both undergraduate and law school degrees. He was a member of the American Constitution Society and Student Bar Association during law school. Ryan clerked for the Honorable Steven C. Tolliver in Montgomery County Court of Common Pleas and also spent time in the Major Trial Division at the Philadelphia District Attorney’s Office.

Outside of the office, Ryan is an avid basketball fan who plays in several recreational leagues and follows the NBA. When not on the basketball court, you may find him at a music festival or out hiking.

Year joined

2025

Results

Summary Judgment Received in a Nursing Home Malpractice Case

Long-Term Care Liability
September 12, 2025

We received summary judgment in the defendant’s favor in a nursing home malpractice case. The plaintiff claimed that the facility failed to prevent various conditions and injuries during the resident’s admission-such as UTI/sepsis, acute kidney injury/metabolic encephalopathy, dehydration and failure to thrive/weight loss, and skin breakdown. The plaintiff alleged these developments resulted in numerous damages, including, but not limited to, death.

Thought Leadership

Isn’t That Wunderly? How the Supreme Court’s Interpretation of the Mental Health Procedures Act Positively Impacts Treatment Providers

Philadelphia - Headquarters
Health Care Liability
November 1, 2025
On October 23, 2025, the Pennsylvania Supreme Court, in a 4-3 decision, reconfirmed the established reach of the immunity afforded by the Mental Health Procedures Act (MHPA), once again noting that “medical treatment that is coincident to mental h

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Areas of Practice (2)

  • Health Care Liability
  • Miscellaneous Professional Liability

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Temple University, B.B.A., 2018
Law School Attended:
Temple University Beasley School of Law, J.D., 2022
Year of First Admission:
2022
Admission:
2022, Pennsylvania
Memberships:

Pennsylvania Bar Association; Philadelphia Bar Association.

ISLN:
1001617944

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