Practice Overview

Ryan counsels his clients in municipal, real estate, business, and related matters. Focusing on economic and creative problem solving, Ryan brings years of experience to help guide clients to achieve their desired goals.

Ryan’s practice is concentrated on municipal and public entity law. Ryan has a broad range of experience representing public entities in an advisory capacity and in the defense of legal claims. Ryan principally serves as City Attorney and Assistant City Attorney for multiple Humboldt County municipalities, and is General Counsel for several Humboldt County special districts and community services districts.

Practice Areas

• Municipal/Public Entity Law

• Real Estate and Land Use

• Civil and Commercial Litigation and Dispute Resolution

• Construction

• Landlord-Tenant

Education

• J.D., University of California at Davis, School of Law (2013)

• B.A., Political Science, San Jose State University (2009)

Admissions

• California

• United States District Court for the Northern District of California

Awards & Affiliations

• Board of Directors, Association of Defense Counsel of Northern California & Nevada (2014-2018)

• Humboldt County Bar Association

• Witkin Award, Property Law and Legal Writing and Research

• CALI Award, Civil Procedure and Criminal Law

• Pro Bono Service Award

Speaking Engagements

• Medical Liens in Personal Injury Cases, Annual Meeting of the Association of Defense Counsel of Northern California & Nevada (2014)