About Ryan Alexander
Ryan Alexander Forbes practices law in New York and maintains membership in the State Bar of New York. He works at O Connell and Aronowitz, where he is part of the firm’s team serving clients on matters that arise under state law. Those who meet him in court or in conference find a lawyer who is attentive to detail and clear in explanation.
Forbes built his practice in the New York legal environment. He is registered with the State Bar of New York as a current member. Over time he has developed a courtroom presence and an approach to case preparation that emphasizes practical planning, early assessment of risk, and steady attention to procedural demands. He tends to break complex problems into manageable parts and presents options plainly to clients.
Colleagues describe his courtroom style as direct. He prepares written materials carefully and aims to make the key facts and legal points accessible to judges and juries. In office he focuses on client communication. He keeps timelines and document requests tight. The result, by his own account, is fewer surprises for clients as a matter moves through discovery and hearing schedules.
Forbes has handled matters that require both negotiation and litigation. He has navigated settlement discussions and trial calendars, and he pays close attention to the tactical choices those phases demand. He also works on transactional matters that arise alongside litigation. That combination lets him advise clients about the practical consequences of legal decisions, not just the theoretical ones.
Outside the courtroom he contributes to firm strategy and client planning. He assists in drafting agreements, responding to regulatory filings and preparing the materials clients need to make informed decisions. He values the procedural side of practice—the deadlines, the filings and the record-building—that supports advocacy in hearings and trials.
Peers note that Forbes is steady under pressure. He anticipates logistical pinch points and prepares backup plans for hearings and complex filings. That habit shows up in tight briefing and in careful witness preparation. He also places emphasis on clear billing and documentation so clients understand progress and costs.
Today Ryan Alexander Forbes continues to practice at O Connell and Aronowitz in New York. He remains an active member of the State Bar of New York and focuses his practice on civil matters that arise under New York law.