Ryan & Ryan,
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1555 Bond Street, Suite 103
Naperville, IL 60563
Phone: 630-596-9400
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James E. Ryan
Naperville, Illinois

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JIM RYAN served two terms as Attorney General of the State of Illinois (1995-2003). As Illinois' chief legal officer for eight years and with more than 30 years in public service and private practice, Mr. Ryan brings to Ryan & Ryan vast experience in law and Illinois government.

Jim Ryan has been credited for his efforts to professionalize the Office of Attorney General and taking a leadership role in the war on crime. His office vigorously enforced environmental and consumer protection laws and established a healthcare bureau to protect patients' rights.

Jim Ryan was an active member of the National Association of Attorneys General and is a past president of the Illinois State's Attorney Association.

Before serving as Attorney General, Jim Ryan served ten years as State's Attorney for DuPage County's (1984-1994). Prior to becoming State's Attorney, he was an Assistant State's Attorney and First Assistant State's Attorney. He was in private law practice for eight years with the law firm of Ryan & Darrah.

Bar Admissions:: Illinois, 1971; U.S. District Court Northern District of Illinois

Education:: Illinois Institute of Technology Chicago-Kent College of Law, Chicago, Illinois
J.D.; St. Procopius, Lisle, Illinois
B.A.
Major: Political Science

Honors and Awards:: Benedictine University, Distinguished Fellow, 2003 - Present

Professional Associations and Memberships:: National Association of Attorney General; Member; Illinois State's Attorneys Association; Past President

Past Employment Positions:: Gardner Carton & Douglas, Counsel To, 2003 - 2004; Illinois Attorney General's Office, Illinois Attorney General, 1995 - 2003; DuPage County State's Attorney Office, DuPage County State's Attorney, 1984 - 1994; Ryan & Darrah, Partner, 1976 - 1984; DuPage County State's Attorney, Assistant States Attorney, 1972 - 1976

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The Naperville, Illinois, law firm of Ryan & Ryan is available to serve people throughout the Chicago metropolitan area with a focus in DuPage County, the western suburbs and Naperville, in communities such Downers Grove, Wheaton, Carol Stream, Bloomingdale, Addison, Itasca, Warrenville, Woodridge, Oswego, Plano, Yorkville, Aurora and Bolingbrook. We also represent students and parents of students who attend any of the area schools and universities, including Naperville North High School, Naperville Central High School, Neuqua Valley High School, Waubonsie Valley and North Central College.

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