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Ryan Joseph McGraw

Rittgers & Rittgers • Cincinnati, OH
Employment LaborEmployment LawGeneral PracticeOutside General Counsel

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Contact

Email
rjm@perkinsonlegal.com
Phone
Address
3734 Eastern Avenue, Cincinnati, OH, 45226, US

Professional

About

Ryan Joseph McGraw is an accomplished attorney based in Cincinnati, OH, specializing in Employment Law and serving as Outside General Counsel for a diverse range of business clients. With years of experience in trial law, Ryan has successfully represented clients in high-stakes cases involving child sex abuse, civil rights, Title IX, and various employment-related matters. His expertise in business law encompasses entity selection and formation, contract negotiation, and the drafting of employment agreements and manuals, as well as guiding clients through complex mergers and acquisitions. A proud Cincinnati native, Ryan earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Cincinnati College of Law in 2012, where he distinguished himself as an Editor of the Law Review. His scholarly work gained recognition when it was cited in a decision by the Supreme Court of Ohio. Ryan's commitment to justice is further exemplified by his role as a Fellow with the Ohio Innocence Project, where he contributed to the exoneration of two wrongfully convicted individuals who collectively spent 32 years in prison. In recognition of his outstanding legal work, Ryan was named to the 2017 Super Lawyers Rising Stars list, highlighting the top attorneys under 40 in Ohio. He is actively involved in the legal community, serving on the St. Xavier High School Young Alumni Board, the Powel Crosley, Jr. YMCA Board of Directors, and the Cincinnati Bar Association’s Young Lawyer Section Run for Kids Committee. Ryan also advises the Entrepreneurship and Community Development Clinic at the University of Cincinnati College of Law, demonstrating his commitment to fostering the next generation of legal professionals. When he’s not advocating for his clients, Ryan enjoys golfing, playing basketball, and cheering on Ohio State football.

About Employment Labor Law

Employment and labor attorneys handle workplace legal matters including discrimination, wrongful termination, and wage disputes. They represent both employees and employers. Common matters include wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage disputes.

Credentials

Education
2012 University of Cincinnati JD - Juris Doctor 2009 Ohio State University BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English

Recognition & Involvement

Awards
2022 Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine 2021 Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine 2020 Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine 2019 Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine 2018 Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
Publications
2011 University of Cincinnati Law Review, 80 U. Cin. L. Rev. 567 (2011) Oh, By the Way . . .”: Why the Supreme Court of Ohio Lost Its Way in State of Ohio v. Fischer, 128 Ohio St.3d 92 (2010)
Associations
2022 - Present Cincinnati Bar Foundation Board Member 2016 - Present Ohio Association of Justice Member 2016 - Present National Crime Victim Bar Association Member 2016 - Present Southwest Ohio Trial Lawyers Association Member 2012 - Present Cincinnati Bar Association Member
Speaking
2022 May Business Meeting Recent Developments in Representation of Sexual Assault Survivors 2021 2021 Winter Convention Recent Developments in Representation of Sexual Assault Survivors 2018 National Center for Victims of Crime Managing Competing Interests of Multiple Beneficiaries in Wrongful Death Cases
Updated: Mar 21, 2026
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