About
Ryan F. Stephan is a founding partner of Stephan Zouras, LLP in Chicago, Illinois. He represents clients in various civil litigation cases, including unpaid overtime, employment disputes, business litigation, products liability, and personal injury. Ryan Stephan, a prominent lawyer based in Chicago, Illinois, is a founding partner at Stephan Zouras, LLP. With a strong dedication to justice, Ryan represents individuals from diverse backgrounds in both class and individual civil litigation cases. His expertise lies in helping clients recover damages in a wide range of legal matters, such as unpaid overtime, employment disputes, business litigation, products liability, and personal injury. Throughout his career, Ryan has successfully tried numerous cases to verdict, showcasing his exceptional advocacy skills. One notable achievement includes obtaining a $9,000,000 verdict on behalf of 200 employees who were misclassified and denied overtime pay. This victory highlights Ryan\s commitment to fighting for the rights of his clients and holding accountable those who engage in unlawful practices. Moreover, Ryan has played a pivotal role as lead or co-lead counsel in complex class and collective action cases involving wage and hour issues. He has been instrumental in securing damages for tens of thousands of employees who have been wronged by their employers. In doing so, Ryan has not only helped his clients recover millions of dollars in unpaid wages but has also set legal precedents and compelled major corporations to rectify their unlawful employment practices. In essence, Ryan F. Stephan\s unwavering dedication to his clients and his relentless pursuit of justice have earned him a reputation as a formidable advocate in the legal community. His track record of success in representing individuals in a variety of civil litigation matters underscores his commitment to upholding the rights of those he represents.
Legal Issues
- Employment Law
- Employee Benefits, Employment Contracts, Employment Discrimination, ERISA, Overtime & Unpaid Wages, Sexual Harassment, Whistleblower, Wrongful Termination
- Medical Malpractice
- Birth Injury, Medical Misdiagnosis, Pharmacy Errors, Surgical Errors
Certificates
No Certifications
Languages
- English: Spoken, Written
Accepted Jurisdictions
Experience
- Founding Partner
Stephan Zouras, LLP
2007
Education
Graduation year: 1997
Graduation year: 1991
Associations
2007 - Current
2000 - Current
2009 - 2010
2008 - 2009