Selected Cases

  • H.R. Bushman & Son, Corp. v. Spud Packers, Inc., 2006 WL (Westlaw) 3511490 (E.D. Mo. 2006). Local counsel in Perishable Agricultural Commodities Act case.
  • Stutts v. Potter, 2005 WL 1959104 (E.D. Mo. 2005). Employment discrimination and Merit Systems Protection Act claims.
  • The Real Estate Network, LLC v. Gateway Ventures, LLC, 2005 WL 1668194 (E.D. Mo. 2005). Copyright infringement case.
  • Human Development Corporation (The Human Development Corporation of Metropolitan St. Louis) v. U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, 312 F.3d 373 (8th Cir. 2002). Administrative law appeal from cost disallowance by federal agency.
  • The Human Development Corporation of Metropolitan St. Louis v. Administration for Children & Families, HHS, 1999 DAB 1703 (HHS Departmental Appeals Board). Administrative appeal from proposed termination of Head Start Program.
  • In re Gateway Apparel, Inc, 210 B.R. 567 (Bankr. E.D. Mo. 1997). Bankruptcy matter landlord’s claim (tried).
  • State of Missouri ex rel. Ronald L. Leggett, Collector of Revenue of the City of St. Louis v. Sovran Leasing Corp., a/k/a Nationsbank Leasing Corp., 909 S.W.2d 644 (Mo. 1995). Personal property tax case involving river barges (tried case and argued in the Missouri Supreme Court).
  • Susan Ellis v. Ronald Ellis, 72 F.3d 628 (8th Circuit 1995). Bankruptcy matter (briefed on appeal, argued).
  • In re MELP, Ltd., 179 B.R. 636 (E.D. Mo. 1995). Bankruptcy matter.
  • Montgomery v. Ryan, 37 F.3d 413 (8th Circuit 1994). Bankruptcy matter.
  • In re MELP, Ltd., 143 B.R. 890 (Bankr. E.D. Mo. 1992). Bankruptcy matter.
  • Becker Metals Corp. v. Transportation Insurance Co., 802 F.Supp. 235 (E.D. Mo. 1992). Insurance coverage case environmental claims.
  • Matter of Estate of Hysinger, 785 S.W.2d 619 (Mo. App. 1990). Probate case involving bank account joint tenant with right of survivorship issue.
  • Garrett v. General Motors Corp., 844 F.2d 559 (8th Circuit 1988). Employment discrimination claim (tried, briefed, argued). District court decision: 657 F.Supp. 1273 (E.D. Mo. 1987).
  • Wakefield v. Monsanto Co., 120 F.R.D. 112; 1988 U.S. Dist. LEXIS 4473; 46 Fair Empl. Prac. Case (BNA) 1481; 48 Empl. Prac. Dec. (CCH) P38,475 (1988); additional citation: 765 F.Supp. 563 (E.D. Mo 1991). Employment discrimination class certification and other issues.
  • American National Insurance Company v. Coe, 657 F.Supp. 718 (E.D. Mo. 1987). Litigation on non-compete agreement (assisted at trial, trial briefs).
  • Kwoun v. Southeast Missouri Professional Standards Review Organization, 811 F.2d 401 (8th Circuit 1987), cert. denied, 486 U.S. 1022, 108 S.Ct. 1994, reh. denied, 488 U.S. 880. Race discrimination claims, qualified and absolute immunity defenses (on briefs).
  • McIntosh v. Weinberger, 810 F.2d 1411 (8th Circuit 1987), cert. denied, 487 U.S. 1217, 108 S.Ct. 2870, reh. denied, 487 U.S. 1250, cert. granted in part, vacated in part, 487 U.S. 1212, 108 S.Ct. 2861, 101 L.Ed.2d 898. Employment discrimination and Bivens claim (on briefs).
  • Premier Service Corp. v. City of St. Louis, 797 F.2d 629 (8th Circuit 1986). Litigation regarding contract termination (on briefs).
  • State v. Diener, 706 S.W.2d 582 (Mo. App. 1986). Necessity defense to criminal trespassing charge (briefed on appeal and argued).
  • Van Zant v. Human Development Corp., 689 S.W.2d 90 (Mo. App. 1985). Employment matter involving Head Start Policy Council regulations (represented employer, on brief).
  • Norah J. Ryan handles all aspects of civil litigation, including trial and appeal, in the following areas and others:

    • Administrative Law
    • Bankruptcy (creditor only)
    • Business and Commercial law
    • General civil litigation
    • Breach of contract (collection and defense)
    • Drafting, negotiation and review of contracts and leases
    • General civil litigation
    • Employment discrimination (representing both employers and employees)
    • Environmental law, including insurance coverage
    • Tax collection
    • Trademark and trade name violations