Author Description

Ryan was born in Elkins, West Virginia. Eventually, he spent his childhood living and growing up with his younger brother in both Las Vegas, NV and Cocoa Beach, FL as his parents lived on opposite coasts. He is a proud father of his daughter. His daughter was born with Cerebral Palsy and is his ultimate teacher and daily reminder of the importance of listening, engaging and above all, having a patient and empathetic view on life. All of these being attributes Ryan uses every day his practice. He completed his Undergraduate Degree in Criminal Justice at The University of Nevada, Las Vegas. He then moved to San Diego, CA to go to Thomas Jefferson School of Law. During his time there, he made the Dean's List for Academic Excellence. His studies in law school were in Criminal Law and Trial Practice. Every year he does things to improve his ability as a lawyer and set himself apart from the rest, such as attending a legal seminar, lecture or reading books. He has trained with the Trial Lawyers College, founded by famed trial lawyer Gerry Spence, on more than one occasion. Likewise, during most of his career, he had the very fortunate and great pleasure of being mentored by the legendary Las Vegas criminal defense lawyer, the late Bill Terry. Learning from these two Hall of Fame lawyers gave Ryan the tools necessary to provide the best defense possible for his clients. Today, Ryan continues to practice exclusively in Criminal Defense. He is a member of the Office of Appointed Counsel for cases that only involve life sentences. In addition, he serves as an Ombudsman for the Police Fatality Public Fact-Finding Review Board. During his time as a lawyer, he has tried many high-profile cases and successfully resolved many others. Some of these included murder and sexual assault charges. Since becoming a lawyer, he humbly shares that he has been recognized for National Trial Lawyers "Top 40 Under 40" for multiple years. Beginning with 2018 through 202