Matthew Ryan has extensive experience with construction disputes, including serving as lead counsel and appearing in federal court, as well as arbitration, administrative proceedings, and considerable mediation experience.
Since 2006, Mr. Ryan has served as an Adjunct Professor at the University of Texas School of Law, teaching a three-hour upper level course on Construction Law and a two-hour seminar on Construction Litigation.
Matthew Ryan regularly represents design professionals in disciplinary and registration proceedings at the Texas Board of Architectural Examiners and Texas Board of Professional Engineers, and both lectures and focuses extensively on lien and bond claims, AIA form contracts, design professional disciplinary actions, and claims before the Texas Department of Transportation and the State Office of Administrative Hearings.
In addition, Mr. Ryan’s experience includes real estate law, contract drafting and negotiations, and other areas of commercial and civil law, focusing on helping his clients build and maintain strong foundations for their businesses.
Licensed By
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The Supreme Court of Texas
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The Supreme Court of Massachusetts
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The U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Texas
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The U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Texas
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The U.S. District Court for the Western District of Texas
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The U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Texas
Industry Involvement & Memberships
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Adjunct Professor in Construction Law, University of Texas at Austin School of Law, Fall 2006—Present
- Treasurer, State Bar of Texas Construction Law Section, 2010—2011
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Council Member, State Bar of Texas Construction Law Section, 2007—2010
- Member, Board of Directors, American Institute of Architects (Austin Chapter), 2009—Present
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Chair, Basic Course in Construction Law, State Bar of Texas Construction Law Section, October, 2006
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State Bar of Texas
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State Bar of Massachusetts
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Austin Bar Association
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Austin Young Construction Lawyers (Chair, 2004—2006)
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Austin Bar Association Breakfast with the Judiciary (Chair, 2004—2006)
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Austin Bar Association Construction Law Section (Chair, 2006—2007; Vice Chair, 2005—2006; Secretary-Treasurer, 2004—2005)
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Ex Officio Council Member, State Bar of Texas Construction Law Section, 2005
Awards
Selected To Texas Super Lawyers Monthly Magazine
- Texas Super Lawyers 2011
- Texas Super Lawyers 2010
- Texas Super Lawyers 2009
- Texas Super Lawyers 2008
- Texas Rising Stars 2004
- Texas Super Lawyers 2004
Education
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J.D., University of Texas School of Law, 1997 (Member, Texas International Law Journal)
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B.A., The University of Vermont, 1990