J. Patrick Ryan
Member

C-suite executives and company owners on both the buy and sell sides rely on Pat Ryan’s skill and judgment. His door is always open to clients needing guidance with any transaction, but he particularly focuses on mergers, acquisitions, and other business combinations, as well as franchising arrangements from both the franchisor and franchisee sides. They appreciate Pat’s experiential breadth and depth, but it’s his dedication to the deal that cements their confidence.
To provide the exceptional legal counsel his clients expect, Pat immerses himself in their businesses and markets. Because of that, he has amassed operational and industry experience in hospitality, retail, entertainment and gaming, healthcare, pharmaceuticals, auto rental, technology, energy finance, and construction services.
“Targets are constantly moving in my practice, especially with tax, employee benefits, and ERISA considerations. It’s a challenge to stay on top of new developments, but the reward is helping a client realize what may be the crowning achievement in their life or career.”
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- The University of Texas School of Law, J.D., 1982
- The University of Texas at Austin, B.A., 1978
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Bar Admissions
- Texas, 1982
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Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America®
- Corporate Law, 2011-2026
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Named "Lawyer of the Year" by The Best Lawyers in America®
- Corporate Law, 2022
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San Antonio Business Journal, "Veterans in Business" award for pro bono work supporting veterans and active-duty military, 2021
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Martindale-Hubbell®AV®Preeminent Peer Review Rating
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S.A. Scene, "San Antonio’s Best Lawyers," Securities & Corporate Finance, 2018
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- State Bar of Texas
- American Bar Association
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Texas Bar Foundation, Fellow

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