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
- The Best Lawyers in America® 2021
- 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.
- Britto v. Oliveira, 963 So.2d 707 (Fla. 2d DCA 2007)
- In re Application of Operadora DB Mexico, S.A. DE C.V. 2009 WL 2423138 (M.D. Fla. 2009)
- In re Application of Operadora DB Mexico, S.A. DE C.V. F.Supp.2d, 2009 WL 2435750 (M.D. Fla. 2009)
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