Ryan E. Stearns
Founding Partner
Mr. Ryan E. Stearns is the founding and managing partner for the firm, and is a denominated Southern California “Super Lawyer,” a rating bestowed on the top 5% of Southern California lawyers.
Mr. Stearns is also a deemed “Advocate” by the National Institute of Trial Advocacy, and has been a lecturer for the Los Angeles County Bar Association.
- (310) 793-9570
- (310) 793-9575
- rstearns@stearnsandryan.com
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Mr. Ryan E. Stearns handles both trial and transactional matters for the firm. His practice involves real estate, corporate/business affairs, family law, trusts/estates, and employment matters. Mr. Stearns also serves as general counsel to a number of companies.
Mr. Stearns’ clients are diverse: Fortune 500 companies, shopping mall/commercial property developers, executives, professional athletes, teachers, dog groomers, and even lawyers.
Mr. Stearns proudly boasts of playing on the 1986 U.S. Collegiate National Rugby Team for the University of California at Berkeley.
When not practicing law, you’ll likely find Mr. Stearns engaging in some kind of outdoor activity with friends and family: swimming, cycling, skiing, or golf.
His favorite movie is “The Birdcage.”
Education
- University California, Berkeley, B.A. 1987
- Southwestern University School of Law, J.D. 1992
Admissions/Certifications
- California – State and Federal Court, 1993
- Certified Family Law Specialist by the CA State Bar Board of Specialization
- Super Lawyers
Associations
- Los Angeles County Bar Association
- South Bay Bar Association
- American Bar Association, Litigation
- AmericaConsumer Attorneys Association of Los Angelesn Bar Association, Litigation
- Board of Visitors, Southwestern University School of Law (past)
- Palos Verdes Art Center, Board of Trustees