Ian M. Bryson

Ian M. Bryson is a civil rights attorney dedicated to protecting individuals facing discrimination, harassment, retaliation, and wrongful termination. He focuses on employment law and often represents whistleblowers and workers in complex class action lawsuits. Ian fights for clients against powerful corporations and government agencies in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York.

Ian earned his Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and Economics from Rowan University. He then completed his Juris Doctorate at Rutgers Law School. During law school, Ian was a Marshall-Brennan Teaching Fellow, Associate Notes Editor for the Rutgers Journal of Law and Religion, and a competitor in the Hunter Moot Court Competition. He received awards for Outstanding Oral Advocacy and Legal Writing.

Ian practices in both state and federal courts. He also appears before the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, as well as human rights agencies in New York, Pennsylvania, and New Jersey. He is admitted to practice in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and New York, as well as the Eastern District of Pennsylvania and the District of New Jersey.

Throughout his career, Ianhas achieved significant verdicts and settlements. He has been involved in major cases that led to millions of dollars in recoveries for victims of workplace injustice. His work has helped change policies and improve conditions for employees facing discrimination and harassment.

Ian M. Bryson approaches every case with compassion and determination. He listens carefully to his clients, builds strong legal strategies, and fights tirelessly to protect their rights. Ian believes that every person deserves a safe, fair, and respectful workplace, and he dedicates his skills and energy to making that belief a reality.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, Derek Smith Law Group, PLLC
• Member, Pennsylvania Bar Association
• Member, New Jersey State Bar Association
• Member, New York State Bar Association

Licensed State

• Pennsylvania
• New Jersey
• New York

Education

• Rutgers Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• Rowan University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

Awards & Badges