Ryan Woody
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Ryan Woody
Biography
Mr. Woody has a special interest in environmental and natural resources law. He is a member of the Natural Resources Division and Forest Resources Committee of the American Bar Association. He serves as legal counsel to the Ruffed Grouse Society, a national wildlife conservation and sportsmens association, on matters pertaining to the National Forests. He counsels natural resource clients in all aspects of Forest Service decision-making and its consequences on the forest's stakeholders, including industry, Native Americans, residents, and environmental interest groups.
In addition, to National Forest legal issues, Mr. Woody concentrates his practice on ERISA litigation, subrogation and insurance defense and complex coverage issues and appeals. Mr. Woody has represented ERISA Plans in numerous federal courts around the country.
Practice Areas
Business Law
Business Contracts, Business Dissolution, Business Finance, Business Formation, Business Litigation, Franchising, Mergers & Acquisitions, Partnership & Shareholder Disputes
Environmental Law
Gov & Administrative Law
Administrative Law, Election Law, Government Contracts, Government Finance, Legislative & Government Affairs
Insurance Defense
Personal Injury
Animal & Dog Bites, Brain Injury, Car Accidents, Construction Accidents, Motorcycle Accidents, Premises Liability, Truck Accidents, Wrongful Death
Products Liability
Drugs & Medical Devices, Motor Vehicle Defects, Toxic Torts
Fees
- Free Consultation
- Contingent Fees
- Rates, Retainers and Additional Information - Hourly, contingent and blended fee arrangements available to best serve each client's individual needs.
Jurisdictions Admitted to Practice
Professional Experience
Senior Associate Attorney Matthiesen, Wickert & Lehrer, S.C.
Year: 2004 - Current
Description: ERISA reimbursement litigation, national forest law, subrogation and insurance defense and complex coverage issues and appeals.
Assistant Attorney General Wisconsin Department of Justice
Year: 2004 - 2004
Description: Civil Litigation and Defense of State Employees
Professional Associations
Defense Research Institute Member (2006 - Current)
Wisconsin State Bar # 1047279 Member (Current)
American Bar Association Member (2004 - Current)
National Association of Subrogation Professional Member (2004 - Current)
Awards
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Rising Star
Superlawyers 2008.0
Note: Mr. Woody was named a 2008 Rising Star by Super Lawyers Magazine, which honors the best 2.5% of lawyers under the age of 40.
Education
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Bradley University B.S. | International Business; German
Year: 1997 - 2001
Honors: Honors Society
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Marquette University Law School J.D. (2004) | Law
Year: 2001 - 2004
Honors: Dean's List Activities: Environmental Law Society PresidentMoot Court
Websites
1111 E Sumner St, Hartford, WI 53027
(262) 673-3766