William L. Ryan
Archer & Greiner, P.C
Recognized for
Construction Litigation
The Elite Counsel Perspective
Complex defect and design disputes demand more than technical command; Bill’s exceptional construction litigation judgment also helps clients avoid claims.
Complex defect and design disputes demand more than technical command; Bill’s exceptional construction litigation judgment also helps clients avoid claims.
Overview
Bill leads Archer’s Construction and Real Estate Litigation Group. For more than 25 years, he has represented national, regional and local residential developers, engineering firms, public entities and construction professionals in complex litigation. His construction litigation practice encompasses defect claims, professional negligence matters involving architects and engineers, payment and lien disputes, and transition litigation involving planned residential communities.
Bill has successfully represented developers and design professionals in disputes concerning HVAC and stormwater system design, site improvements, structural systems and alleged financial underfunding associated with condominium association transitions. He also works with clients on claims avoidance, risk mitigation and efficient dispute resolution, bringing a collaborative approach to both litigation and pre-litigation matters.
Representative Experience
- Successfully represented multiple national home builders in connection with homeowner association claims of defective construction of exterior claddings, roofs, site improvements and underfunding of capital reserves.
- Successfully represented national home builder in connection with homeowner claims of defective firewalls.
- Successfully represented engineering firm in connection with alleged deficient HVAC design for large public project.
- Successfully represented national home builder in connection with claims of community flooding due to allegedly deficient design and construction.
- Represented national transportation company in successful defense of lien claims filed by subcontractors in construction of tank wash facility.
- Successfully represented public improvement authority in prosecution of claim of deficient design and construction of nursing home facility.
- Successfully represented refinery in connection with litigation regarding alleged improper packing and transportation of hazardous waste.
Education
- Boston University School of Law, JD
- Villanova University, BA, cum laude
Admissions
- Maryland
- New Jersey
- Pennsylvania
- U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania
- U.S. District Court for the District of Maryland
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
Honors & Recognition
- Recognized by Best Lawyers®: Litigation - Construction (2026,2027 Editions)
- Named to New Jersey “Super Lawyers Rising Stars” list for Construction Litigation (2008 - 2013)
Professional Associations
- American Bar Association
- New Jersey Bar Association
- Camden County Bar Association
- Cherry Hill Chamber of Commerce
- Executive Committee, Boston University School of Law Alumni Association
- Medford Township Youth Soccer Coach