Ryan Keane | Saint Louis Personal Injury Lawyer

Ryan has served as lead counsel in numerous high-profile cases and has obtained millions of dollars in relief to thousands of people. Ryan has tried cases in both state and federal court. He has also argued before the U.S. Court of Appeals (Eighth Circuit), and Missouri Court of Appeals (Western and Eastern Districts). Ryan spearheaded several class actions challenging the constitutionality and validity of red light cameras throughout Missouri. As a result, Ryan obtained a number of significant appellate victories that invalidated the majority of red light camera ordinances in Missouri. In doing so, Ryan successfully persuaded the Court of Appeals to overrule another appellate decision that had endorsed red light cameras. He then parlayed that success into securing the largest settlement in the State of Missouri in 2015 (an $18,000,000 class action settlement that offered cash refunds to hundreds of thousands of people). Before attending law school, Ryan worked as a commercial real estate broker. After law school, Ryan worked as an attorney at a large defense firm in the field of insurance litigation. He then worked at The Simon Law Firm for five years where he gained significant experience as a plaintiffs attorney including time spent leading the firm’s class action department. Ryan is deeply passionate about fighting to ensure the fair administration of justice. The legal maxim “fiat justitia ruat caelum” continues not only to be an indelible imprint on his life, but also a driving force for his pursuit of the truth.

Lawyer.com Member Questionnaire

Please describe a case(s) in the last year or two where you made a big difference.
I spearheaded several class actions challenging the constitutionality and validity of red light cameras throughout Missouri. As a result, I obtained a number of significant appellate victories that invalidated the majority of red light camera ordinances in Missouri. In doing so, I successfully persuaded the Court of Appeals to overrule another appellate decision that had endorsed red light cameras. I then parlayed that success into securing the largest settlement in the State of Missouri in 2015 (an $18,000,000 class action settlement that offered cash refunds to hundreds of thousands of people).

How did you build a successful practice?
Hard work, focus, dedication and unwavering determination.

What should clients look for in a lawyer?
Someone who always puts their interests first. A professional and a tough negotiator. Someone who won’t back down from a fight against the adversarial party.

How important is local knowledge to the success of your cases?
Critical. Not knowing local procedures and rules can damage a case.

What information can you provide in a free phone consultation?
Generally, I can provide quite a bit. However, a free phone consultation often involves me listening more to the client’s facts and concerns, rather than me talking – this is essential in providing an initial evaluation of the case.

What information do you need in a free phone consultation?
Facts, issues, and client concerns.

What differentiates you from other lawyers in your community?
I’m a proven advocate who has achieved the highest levels of success, including the largest settlement in the State of Missouri in 2015. Clients can expect a superior experience when hiring me because of my tenacity, intelligence, dedication, and responsiveness to client concerns. I consistently take on the biggest corporations in the country and win.

What is the most rewarding aspect of your job?
Achieving results that make my clients happy and satisfied.

What are your other interests in addition to law?
Spending time with my family, traveling, hiking, biking, and skiing.

Are you involved in your community?
Yes I am member of multiple organizations and take an active role in bettering my community.

Position	Organization	Location	Duration
Founding Partner	Keane Law LLC		2015 - Present
Attorney	The Simon Law Firm, P.C.		2010 - 2015
Attorney	Brown & James, PC		2009 - 2010

School	Degree	Major	Graduation
Saint Louis University School of Law	J.D.	Law School	2009
Colgate University	Bachelor of Arts	History	2003

State / Court	Date
Missouri	2009
Illinois	2010

• Member | American Association for Justice
  Member | Missouri Association of Trial Attorneys
  Member | Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis
  Member | American Bar Association

• Best Lawyers in America, 2020 (This distinction is bestowed upon the most esteemed in the legal profession and only recognizes the top 4% of attorneys in the country)
  Rising Star – Super Lawyers 2019 (Only 2.5% of Missouri attorneys have membership)
  Best Lawyers in America, 2019
  Rising Star – Super Lawyers, 2018
  Best Lawyers in America, 2018
  Rising Star – Super Lawyers, 2017
  Best Lawyers in America, 2017
  Top 40 Under 40 Litigation Lawyers in Missouri – American Society of Legal Advocates, 2017 (Less than 1.5% of lawyers selected nationally)
  Best Lawyers in America, 2016
  Top Ten Personal Injury Attorney in Missouri – American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys, 2016
  Rising Star – Super Lawyers, 2016
  Rising Star – Super Lawyers, 2015
  Largest Settlement in State of Missouri, Missouri Lawyers Media, 2015
  Up and Coming Attorneys, 2014 (Chosen as 1 of 54 Missouri attorneys who have demonstrated excellence and a potential to make a difference in the legal profession and their communities. The award recognizes lawyers who are 40 or younger, or within the first 10 years of practice)

• Unverferth v. City of Florissant, 419 S.W.3d 76 (Mo. App. E.D. 2013) (same)

• Edwards v. City of Ellisville, 426 S.W.3d 644 (Mo. App. E.D. 2013) (same)

• Damon v. City of Kansas City, 419 S.W.3d 162 (Mo. App. W.D. 2013) (red light camera ordinance declared void because it conflicted with state law)

• Brunner v. City of Arnold, 427 S.W.3d 201 (Mo. App. E.D. 2013) (red light camera ordinance declared unconstitutional and void)

• http://www.stltoday.com/news/traffic/along-for-the-ride/red-light-camera-company-plaintiffs-agree-to-settle-class-action/article_5b2734f9-56f4-5998-81c7-8b703456bb68.html
  
  http://stlouis.cbslocal.com/2013/12/17/another-ruling-against-red-light-cameras/
  
  http://www.insurancejournal.com/news/midwest/2014/09/28/341809.htm
  
  http://www.riverfronttimes.com/newsblog/2014/04/30/mo-supreme-court-inaction-means-big-win-for-critics-of-red-light-cameras
  
  http://www.thenewspaper.com/news/43/4398.asp
  
  http://www.thenewspaper.com/news/46/4614.asp
  
  http://www.stltoday.com/business/local/what-s-behind-purina-s-big-money-fight-with-blue/article_7e20a22d-9b58-5a28-9833-604135954533.html

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