Ryan M. McCann
Area of Emphasis
Ryan McCann is an associate in the Litigation Group of Babst Calland. Mr. McCann represents clients in a variety of litigation practice areas, including breach of contract claims, construction disputes, and various environmental matters.
Background
Mr. McCann graduated summa cum laude from Waynesburg University in 2022 with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science. He went on to earn his Juris Doctor from the Duquesne University School of Law in 2025, graduating cum laude. During his time at Duquesne, he served as a Junior Staff Member on the Energy and Environmental Law Journal and gained valuable judicial experience through externships with Judge Michael J. Lucas of the Washington County Court of Common Pleas, Judge Jeffery A. Deller of the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania, and Judge David S. Cercone of the United States District Court for the Western District of Pennsylvania.
His most significant achievement in law school came through his participation in the Federal Litigation Clinic, where he argued before the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. He also received several awards during law school, including CALI Excellence for the Future Awards in Criminal Law and International Law, the Bankruptcy Judges Memorial Award, the American Bankruptcy Law Journal Prize, and the Outstanding Oral Argument Recognition.
Memberships and Affiliations
Mr. McCann is licensed to practice in Pennsylvania. He is a member of the Allegheny County Bar Association.
Publications/Presentations
- Co-Author, “Pennsylvania Supreme Court’s Ruling in Tranter Clarifies Standard for Intrastate Venue Transfers,” Babst Calland Litigation Alert, September 26, 2025.
- Co-Author, “D.C. Circuit Reinstates Clean Air Act Affirmative Defense for Emergency Exceedances,” Babst Calland Environmental Alert, September 11, 2025.
