Ryan M. Long
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Ryan is an innovative attorney focused on commercial, regulatory, and administrative litigation—including professional licensing—as well as bankruptcy and business reorganization. Ryan’s clients move forward with confidence because he takes the time to listen, defines objectives, provides regular and timely case updates to stakeholders, digs deep, and acts decisively. He is well-versed in negotiating resolutions to complex, contentious, and often emotional conflicts, as well as advocating for his clients when those disputes end up in court.
Before coming to Vermont, Ryan practiced in Manhattan at a large national law firm. He gained wide-ranging experience in complex commercial litigation in high-profile cases, including private equity disputes, employee stock buybacks, class action defense, prospective litigation strategy, and employment law for clients ranging from large corporations holding companies to government agencies.
To connect with Ryan, email him at rlong@primmer.com.
Education
- J.D., New York University School of Law; Mortimer Bishop Scholar
- New York University Journal of Law and Liberty, Executive Editor
- B.A. English, Michigan State University, Magna Cum Laude
Professional Affiliations
- American Bankruptcy Institute
- American Bar Association
- Vermont Bar Association
- Chittenden County Bar Association
- New York State Bar Association
Admitted to Practice
- Vermont Bar
- U.S. District Court for Vermont
- U.S. District Court of Vermont Bankruptcy
- Second Circuit Court of Appeals
- New York Bar
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of New York
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of New York
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York
- U.S. Supreme Court
Pro Bono & Volunteer Work
- Member, Emerging Leaders Committee, American Bankruptcy Institute, 2024
- Chair-Elect, Vermont Bar Association Young Lawyers Division, 2024
- Board of Managers, Vermont Bar Association
- Member, Workforce Development Committee, Vermont Bar Association
- Co-Chair, Vermont Bar Association, Bankruptcy Section
Notables
- Member of United States Bankruptcy Court for the District of Vermont Task Force to Update the Vermont Local Bankruptcy Rules, 2021, 2023. The Task Force is charged with providing creditor input and revisions on overhaul of local rules with a specific emphasis on Chapter 11 rules.
Speaking Engagements
- "Practical Guide to Emergency Sale and Relief from Stay Motions", Vermont Bar Association Bankruptcy Holiday CLE, 2023
- “Bankruptcy Trial Preparation and Evidence” Vermont Bar Association Bankruptcy Holiday CLE Panelist, 2022
- Too Small to Fail: Small Business Bankruptcy for Non-Practitioners” Vermont Bar Association’s Mid-Year Meeting CLE Panelist, 2021
- Chapter 11 “Subchapter V” Bankruptcy, Vermont Bar Association's Bankruptcy CLE Panelist, 2020
Publications / Presentations
- "Vermont Bankruptcy Court Clarifies 'Separate Transaction' and Dismisses Involuntary Petition", Claims Chat, American Bankruptcy Institute, May 2022, R. Long and A. Edelman.
- Co-Author, Practical Law State Q&A: Vermont Trademark Laws, 2020
- Co-Author, Right of Publicity Laws: Vermont State Q&A, Westlaw, 2020
- Co-Author, Practical Law State Q&A: Vermont Trademark Laws, 2019
- Co-Author, Right of Publicity Laws: Vermont State Q&A, Westlaw, 2019