Blank Rome Announces 2020 Promotions: 12 Partners, 5 Of Counsel
Matrimonial & Family Law • New York
Ryan represents high-net-worth clients in all aspects of matrimonial and family law, including divorce; child custody; equitable distribution; child and spousal support; and matrimonial agreements (prenuptial, postnuptial, and separation agreements). He has participated in extensive financial and custody trials in the New York State Supreme Court and Family Court, and has assisted in securing positive outcomes for clients through settlement and litigation. He has also successfully prepared and defended appeals in the First and Second Departments. Ryan maintains a strong pro bono practice, having represented pro bono clients in numerous domestic relations matters.
Commercial Litigation • Philadelphia
Charles focuses his practice on a wide range of commercial and corporate litigation matters, including business and contract disputes; class actions; zoning and land use disputes; products liability defense; toxic tort litigation; and requests for information under the Pennsylvania Right-to-Know Law. He represents businesses, government bodies, and individuals in federal and state courts, arbitrations, before administrative agencies, and in mediations. Active in Pennsylvania politics and his Philadelphia community, Charles serves on the board of trustees for the Hope Partnership for Education and is also dedicated to Blank Rome’s pro bono program.
Intellectual Property & Technology • Philadelphia
Matthew handles all aspects of trademark and copyright counseling, registration, and litigation. He also deals with issues including intellectual property license agreements, due diligence in mergers and acquisitions, domain name disputes, and related business matters confronting companies and individuals in many industries, including telecommunications, fashion, retail, e-commerce, social networking, beverages, insurance, and musical instruments. Matthew has been highly ranked and recognized by leading IP surveys and listings, and serves as an adjunct professor of Trademark Law at Villanova University School of Law.