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- William & Mary Law School, J.D., 2013
- Boston College, B.A., Political Science, cum laude, 2010
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- State of Minnesota
- U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota
- U.S. District Court, District of North Dakota
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia Circuit
- U.S. District Court, District of Colorado
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- American Bar Association
- Minnesota State Bar Association
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- Honoree, Minnesota Rising Stars, 2022-2024
- “UConn’s Paige Bueckers signs new NIL deal to bring awareness to food insecurity,” Kare 11, March 31, 2022
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When he’s not in the office, in court, or watching his beloved Timberwolves from section 106, Ryan loves to see concerts at First Ave., the Palace Theater, the Turf Club, or one of the many incredible venues throughout the Twin Cities. But no game or band can measure up to shooting hoops, reading stories, watching movies, and traveling with his wife and two young sons.
Friendly, fearless, and creative.
As general counsel to a locally owned and operated construction firm, Ryan has been called managing outside counsel in all active cases, ranging from small claims to federal district court actions. He’s always monitoring and, when needed, updating the company’s tax registrations, annual reports, and contractor licenses.
In his practice, Ryan regularly negotiates and drafts contracts with vendors, subcontractors, outside sales representatives, and consultants. He also resolves disputes with homeowners, regulators, and insurance companies. Ryan especially enjoys strategizing with clients over new potential ventures.
As a lifelong Timberwolves fan, Ryan knows a little something about loyalty, determination, and getting through difficult times. His clients have seen all of these on display, and just like the club of recent years, they’ve seen success too. When Ryan is on your team, you can expect a fearless and creative advocate for your business or cause. When you tell him what your business needs and how you want to get it, he’s not afraid to tell you “no
Experience
- Secured order vacating $10 million judgment arising from nuclear regulatory dispute.
- Obtained summary judgment fully dismissing client from $2 million contract breach of contract action.
- Negotiated dismissals of water treatment services provider in state and federal court matters throughout the Upper Midwest.
- Defended whistleblowers throughout the financial services industry from retaliatory conduct after they exposed wrongdoing.
- Brokered favorable class action settlement for clients defending common law and statutory claims.
- Initiated successful declaratory judgment action related to commercial trucking dispute.
- Represented plaintiff in dispute arising from former partners in dental practice, securing favorable settlement prior to trial.
- Quashed subpoena served on client related to litigation before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board.
- Achieved a total defense verdict in favor of product manufacturer following a two-week trial in Boone County, Iowa.
- Advanced consumer interests in class action securities and antitrust cases.
- Briefed and argued motions for summary judgment, leading to full dismissal of two lawsuits in Ramsey County, Minnesota alleging negligent employment practices.