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 businesses, expanding businesses, and businesses in distress.

Distinctions, Memberships & Admissions

• Super Lawyers “Rising Star”, 2013-2016
• 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
• 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 Elect 2019
  • Public Policy Chair 2016
  • Executive Committee 2016-2019
  • Board of Governors 2014-2019
• 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
• Lawyers for Literacy; Member

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, developing commercial real estate, and creating/operating hospitality concepts in the Tampa Bay area.