Ryan C. Griffin

Experience 

Ryan is a partner in the firm’s St. Petersburg office.  He is a state and federal trial lawyer as well as a certified civil court mediator. His litigation practice includes complex business disputes; construction law; corporate/partnership disputes; employment related litigation; hospitality law; probate litigation; appellate practice; and real estate law. His real estate matters encompass contract disputes, ad valorem tax challenges, commercial landlord/tenant matters and land use/zoning issues.  In addition to his litigation practice, he regularly advises business clients regarding complex legal issues and problems associated with operating a new business, expanding businesses, and businesses in distress.

Distinctions, Memberships & Admissions

• The Best Lawyers in America® since 2021, Litigation – Construction, Litigation – Real Estate, Real Estate Law
• Super Lawyers “Rising Star” 2013-2016; “Super Lawyer” 2024, 2025
• United States Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
• United States District Court,  Southern District of Florida
• United States District Court, Middle District of Florida
• United States District Court, Northern District of Florida
• Florida Supreme Court Certified Civil Court Mediator
• St. Petersburg Bar Association; Board of Directors 2019-2023; President 2023-2024
• American Bar Association, Hillsborough Bar Association, and St. Petersburg Bar Association; Member
• Hillsborough Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division, Foster Children’s Program; Chair (2009 – 2010)
• St. Petersburg Area Chamber of Commerce: Member of the Year 2018; Chair 2020; Immediate Past Chair 2021 & 2022; Public Policy Chair 2016; Executive Committee 2016-2021; Board of Governors 2014-2025; Building Committee Chair 2022-2025
• City of St. Petersburg Grow Smarter Economic Development Strategy; Chair 2017, 2018; Past Chair 2019
• The ARC of Tampa Bay (f/k/a UPARC); President 2010; Board of Directors (2006 – 2014)
• Partners in Self-Sufficiency, Assisting Low-Income Families Achieve Economic Self-Sufficiency; Board of Directors
• Bayfront Health Foundation: Board Member 2022-2024; Vice-Chair 2024, Chair 2025
• St. Petersburg Arts Alliance: Board Member 2022-2024; President 2024 – 2025
•  Lawyers for Literacy; Member
• Salvador Dali Museum, Guild Member 2023-2025; Suenos de Dali Honorary Chair 2023 & 2024

Education 

• University of Florida B.S.B.A., 2001
• Stetson University College of Law J.D., 2005
• Stetson University M.B.A., 2005

When He’s Not Working Hard For Clients

Ryan spends his time volunteering on community initiatives, coaching youth sports, developing commercial real estate, and creating/operating hospitality concepts in the Tampa Bay area such as: The Mandarin Hide, Mandarin Heights, El Cap, Trophy Fish, & Perry’s Porch.