Ryan J. Duplechin

Ryan Duplechin joined Beasley Allen in 2015 and was promoted to principal in 2023. He works on product liability cases, focusing on medical devices and medicines. 

In 2020, Ryan was honored with the Alabama State Bar President’s Award for his significant contributions. He was instrumental in launching a hotline to assist individuals with legal questions related to COVID-19, collaborating with the Young Lawyers Section of the Alabama State Bar and the Volunteer Lawyers Program. Most recently, he was recognized as one of the Birmingham Business Journal’s 40 Under 40 for 2025. Additionally, Ryan has authored numerous articles for various law review journals and publications. He was the first to predict the application of product liability law in cases of self-driving car hacking, a groundbreaking insight featured in the Tennessee Law Review.

Ryan has extensive experience in complex legal cases involving joint replacements, dietary supplements, and prescription drugs. Ryan is heavily involved in litigation concerning Ozempic and other GLP-1 medications in the multidistrict litigation (MDL) in the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania, where he serves on the Plaintiffs’ Steering Committee. He also played a key role in the Discovery Committee for an MDL involving acetaminophen in the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York. Additionally, Ryan is engaged in cases involving kratom, which has been linked to deaths, seizures, and other severe complications. During his tenure at Beasley Allen, Ryan has worked on numerous significant cases, including those involving joint replacements like DePuy Attune and Bone Cements and pharmaceutical drugs such as Xarelto, Belviq, and acetaminophen. He has led oral arguments in various federal and state courts and has authored briefs for the Alabama Supreme Court and New Jersey Supreme Court.

In addition to working on cases, Ryan leads the Summer Associate Program at Beasley Allen. This job lets him guide young lawyers and help shape the firm’s future.

He is an active member of several prestigious legal organizations. Ryan serves as the President of the Alabama State Bar’s Young Lawyers Section and participated in the Leadership Forum Class 17. His involvement extends to various task forces, including the Helping Heroes in Healthcare Task Force (2020-2021), the Membership Relations Task Force as Co-Chair (2019-2020), and the Legal Food Frenzy Task Force (2023-2024). Within the Alabama Association for Justice, he contributes to the Amicus Curiae Committee and the Emerging Leaders Executive Board. Additionally, he is part of the American Association for Justice, engaging with the Preemption Law Litigation Group and the Ozempic/GLP-1 RA Litigation Group. Ryan also holds a position on the Executive Committee of the Birmingham Bar Association’s Young Lawyers Section and is a member of the Electronic Discovery Reference Model’s State Rules Project. 

Ryan was born in Birmingham, Alabama, while his father was attending law school, which immersed him in the legal profession from an early age. In his free time, Ryan loves traveling and spending time with his wife, Kara, and their two Bernedoodles, Harper and Sloane. He is an avid golfer and also enjoys playing tennis and watching college football. Additionally, Ryan has coached the Saint James School trial team for the YMCA Youth Judicial competition and is actively involved in the YMCA Boys Work Committee, where he helps raise funds for kids’ football programs.

Education

Ryan began his academic journey at Florida State University, earning his bachelor’s degree in 2013. This pivotal experience ignited his passion for law and equipped him for the rigorous studies ahead.

Ryan furthered his education at Faulkner University’s Jones School of Law, earning his J.D. in 2017. While there, he became an active member of the Faulkner Law Review and the Board of Advocates. His involvement in these prestigious groups enhanced his understanding of the law, sharpened his critical thinking skills, and deepened his knowledge of legal principles. This education helped build a strong base for his career in law.

Licenses

• Alabama (2017)