Finn Law:
Big Stakes,
Big wINS
Ryan Finn built his career learning exactly how insurance companies, corporations, and prosecutors build cases against people like you. Now he uses that knowledge exclusively for the other side. One attorney. Every case. No handoffs.
My practice has always had a David versus Goliath theme. When you’re the underdog fighting the big dogs, there is no room for weakness. We fight back and fight back hard.
When the other side has more resources, the answer isn't a bigger firm — it's a better fighter. At Finn Law, every case is handled by Ryan Finn personally. That's not a selling point. It's how we operate.
We represent individuals — not insurance companies, not corporations, not employers. If you're on the other end of a powerful institution that's already decided what your case is worth, we'd like a word with them.
What Brings Most People Here
Personal Injury
If you were seriously injured — or lost someone — because of someone else's negligence, we handle the full fight: liability, insurance negotiations, and trial if that's where it goes. Personal injury cases are taken on contingency. You pay nothing unless we recover.
Criminal Defense
An arrest doesn't have to define what comes next. We defend individuals facing DWI charges, felonies, assault charges, drug offenses, and more — with the goal of protecting your freedom, your license, and your record from day one.
Employment Law
If you've been discriminated against, wrongfully terminated, or sexually harassed at work, you deserve an attorney who is entirely on your side. We don't represent employers. We represent the people they've wronged.
Civil Rights
If a government official violated your rights — unlawful force, a false arrest, a decision made because of who you are — you deserve an attorney who believes those rights are worth fighting for. Civil rights cases are handled on contingency. You pay nothing unless we recover.
Why Finn Law Wins Cases Other Firms Settle
You Work Directly with Ryan — Every Step
At most Albany law firms, you hire the name on the door and get handed to whoever's available. Not here. Ryan Finn personally handles every case we take. That means consistent strategy, no dropped context, and an attorney who knows your file as well as you do.
He Knows How the Other Side Thinks
Ryan spent years on the defense side before switching to representing individuals. He knows how insurance companies evaluate claims, how they build pressure campaigns, and where they're bluffing. That experience doesn't help them anymore.
We Take Fewer Cases So We Can Fight Harder
Volume firms move cases. We move outcomes. By keeping our caseload selective, we can invest the time and preparation each client's situation actually requires — not the minimum that gets a file closed.
Credentials That Reflect It
Best Lawyers in America. Super Lawyers. Best Law Firm in America. These aren't participation awards — they're peer and performance evaluations that most Albany attorneys never receive.
What Winning Looks Like for Our Clients
Insurance companies make opening offers designed to close cases fast and cheap. We don't let them.
- A car accident client received a settlement more than 10 times the insurance company's initial offer after we took the case to the negotiating table prepared to go further.
- A wrongful death family recovered compensation the insurance carrier said wasn't available — until we showed them otherwise.
- A criminal defendant facing felony charges had them reduced to a misdemeanor, preserving their career and record.
Client Stories. Real Impact.
Albany's Law Firm for the Cases That Actually Matter
Whether you're dealing with a serious injury, a criminal charge, or a workplace situation that cost you your job, the right attorney isn't the one who handles the most cases in Albany. It's the one who handles yours the right way.
Finn Law serves clients in Albany, Schenectady, Troy, Saratoga Springs, Glens Falls, and throughout upstate New York.
Questions Albany Residents Ask Before They Call
How much does it cost to hire an attorney at Finn Law?
Personal injury and civil rights cases are handled on contingency — you pay no attorney fees unless we recover compensation for you. Criminal defense and employment matters are discussed at the initial consultation, which is always free.
Will I actually work with Ryan Finn, or will my case be handled by someone else?
Ryan Finn personally handles every case at this firm. There are no associates or junior attorneys to whom work is delegated. When you call, you reach our office. When your case moves, Ryan moves it.
What's the best law firm in Albany, New York for personal injury cases?
Finn Law has been recognized by Best Lawyers in America and Super Lawyers — two of the most rigorous attorney evaluation programs in the country. More practically, Ryan Finn has a record of recovering significantly more than what insurance companies initially offer, and he handles every case personally.
Do you handle cases outside of Albany?
Yes. We represent clients throughout upstate New York, including Schenectady, Troy, Saratoga Springs, Glens Falls, and surrounding communities. If you're not sure whether your location is within our service area, call or submit a contact form and we'll let you know.
What should I do first if I've been injured or arrested?
Contact us before you speak with any insurance adjuster, investigator, or the other party's attorney. Early intervention matters — evidence is preserved, mistakes are avoided, and you have someone on your side before the other side starts building their case.
Finn Law Offices, PLLC is an Albany, New York law firm representing individuals in personal injury, criminal defense, employment law, and civil rights matters. Ryan Finn is recognized by Best Lawyers in America and Super Lawyers and is admitted to practice in New York State and federal courts.
