Ryan F. Martini

How Ryan Helps Clients

Ryan guides clients through complex labor and employment disputes by distilling the complexities of litigation into digestible terms. Ryan’s experience handling disputes from a pre-litigation posture through trial and appeal allows him to confidently offer a path forward in any situation.  

What Clients Can Expect

Clients can expect timely, personalized, and strategic communication from Ryan. He is a calming presence in tense situations and focuses on achieving the best available outcomes for his clients. 

Outside the Office

A native Pittsburgher, Ryan is delighted to return home after a lengthy stint in Washington, DC. In his free time, Ryan enjoys rooting on the local sports teams, reading, and exploring the restaurant scene.

Proof Points

• Won a full defense verdict following a week-long trial in a race discrimination, retaliation, hostile work environment, and whistleblower protection act case arising from warehouse worker’s termination
• Won summary judgment in a Section 1983 case alleging a first amendment violation where a government employee was punished for allegedly protected speech about her co-worker’s paternity leave
• Won motion to dismiss in a Section 1983 case alleging first and fourth amendment violations arising from police use of force at January 6, 2021 Capitol protest
• Secured voluntary dismissal in a fair labor standards act retaliation case following discovery revealing former head of HR knowingly benefitted from FLSA misclassification that made her improperly eligible for overtime compensation
• Won dismissal of age discrimination claim as a sanction arising from plaintiff’s repeated failures to serve discovery responses