Bridget O'Ryan

Immediately out of law school, Bridget worked for a consumer protection agency for the State of Florida. After moving back to the Midwest, she then began working for a large insurance company. After opening her own firm, she started receiving insurance claim denials that were mostly governed by ERISA (because most people get their insurance coverage through their employer). It was apparent at that time that this area of law was heavily slanted in favor of the insurance companies.

Bridget enjoys helping individuals who are in very vulnerable circumstances, especially if they have become disabled and are seeking short term or long term disability benefits. These clients are in the worst situation: their health is failing, they have lost their job, they have lost their paycheck and the disability insurance company refuses to live up to the agreement they made to provide income replacement benefits when someone becomes ill or injured. The insurance companies, especially Cigna, Lincoln, Prudential, and Unum, are very aggressive in finding ways to deny these claims so it is very rewarding to represent individuals who are at a disadvantage, because of their serious medical conditions and lack of income, against these large insurance companies.

Bridget was born in Kittery, Maine. Her parents are originally from Michigan but because her father was in the Navy and stationed on the first nuclear powered submarine, the Nautilus, her family ended up on the east coast. Her family later moved back to Kalamazoo, Michigan, where she grew up.

Bridget attended Michigan State University and later graduated from Florida State University College of Law. Early in her legal career, Bridget worked for a large insurance company for almost three years. From this experience, Bridget is very knowledgeable about the tactics and methodology of insurance companies in denying claims. When not battling insurance companies, Bridget enjoys being outdoors walking, biking, and kayaking.

• Long Term Disability Claims
• Medical Claims
• Life Insurance Claims
• Long Term Care Benefit Claims

• Free Consultation

Florida

Since 1990

Indiana

Indiana Supreme Court

Since 1995

7th Circuit

U.S. District Court Northern District of Indiana

U.S. District Court Southern District of Indiana

Attorney

O'Ryan Law Firm

Current

Florida State University College of Law

J.D. (1990)

Honors: With Honors

Michigan State University

B.A. (1987) | Business Administration

Indiana Federal Community Defenders

Board of Directors

Current

American Association for Justice

Member

Current

Indiana Trial Lawyers Association

Member

Current

United States District Court, Southern District of Indiana - Local Rules Advisory Committee

Member

Current

Recent Developments in ERISA Litigation, Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum

February 17, 2011

Judicial Review of Administrative Claims Decisions, ISBA ERISA Seminar

December 15, 2011

Accidental Death and Dismemberment Insurance Revisited, 38th Annual ABA TIPS Midwinter Benefits Seminar

January 15, 2012

The Impact of Surveillance and Social Media on Disability Claims, 39th Annual American Bar Association TIPS Mid-Winter Conference

January 18, 2014

Employee Benefits Litigation, Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum

June 5, 2014