Michael J. Ryan

Partner

Heashot Michael

Mr. Ryan heads litigation for the firm.

Mr. Ryan has tried more than 20 cases to verdict and handled in excess of 200 other trials, arbitrations, and mediations.

Mr. Ryan devotes a portion of his practice consulting on high-stakes personal injury cases and construction defect cases.

In the tenure of his career, Mr. Ryan has taken thousands of depositions of parties, witnesses, and experts. He has participated in over 1000 mediations, and over 200 arbitrations. He is continuously recognized for his high degree of integrity and skill with an AV Rating from Martindale-Hubbell.

Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Ryan was a managing partner of an AmLaw 500 law firm.

Mr. Ryan is a renowned world traveler, one of his favorite adventures being Cuba. 

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Education

  • Southwestern University School of Law, Cum Laude, 1992 Law Review member
  • University of California at Irvine, B.A., English Literature, Cum Laude, 1989.

Admissions/Certifications

  • California – State and Federal Court, 1992
  • Nevada – State and Federal Court, 2000 (Inactive)