Ryan E. Baal
Phone:
518-320-3484
Email:
rbaal@couchwhite.com
Practice Areas: Commercial and Complex Litigation,Construction,
Education
Ryan is an associate in the firm’s litigation practice, where he represents clients in a broad range of civil litigation matters in New York state and federal courts. His experience includes commercial disputes, professional liability matters, construction-related litigation, and risk management counseling.
Prior to joining the firm, Ryan was a litigation associate at a New York firm, where he participated in all phases of civil litigation in New York state and federal courts. His practice included representing commercial architecture and engineering firms, design professionals, condominiums and cooperatives, and attorneys in complex disputes. Ryan also served as a law clerk for New York City firms and completed a judicial internship with the New York State Appellate Division, Second Judicial Department, where he analyzed appellate briefs and legal arguments.
Admissions
- New York State Courts
- United States District Court for the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York
- United States Patent and Trademark Office
Professional Experience
- Drafted pleadings, dispositive motions, discovery demands and responses, settlement communications, and legal memoranda for complex civil litigation matters in New York state and federal courts.
- Represented clients throughout all phases of litigation, including oral arguments, depositions, mediations, discovery conferences, settlement negotiations, and court appearances.
- Conducted in-depth legal research, analyzed significant document productions, and prepared exposure assessments, expert reports, and case strategy recommendations for commercial and professional liability disputes.
- Managed client relationships and active case portfolios while mentoring legal interns and junior attorneys on litigation strategy, research, and case development.
- Served as a law clerk for New York City law firms and as a Judicial Intern with the New York State Appellate Division, Second Judicial Department, where he conducted legal research, analyzed appellate briefs, and evaluated complex legal issues.
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Memberships
- New York State Bar Association