Overview
For Ryan, being a lawyer is about problem solving and people. He knows the work he does will impact his clients and their businesses for years to come. His competitive drive and his passion for knowledge serve his clients well.
Ryan is an experienced litigator. In his first year of practice he won a case he handled solo from origination through to trial. He knows that in the practice of law, even when the facts are stacked in your favor, nothing is certain, which is why he always strives for excellence.
Ryan handles both litigation and transactional matters for commercial real estate transactions, federal and state compliance, and business formation and acquisitions. He also helps clients leverage successful navigation of complex regulatory environments into competitive advantages in their industries. He counsels clients on the most economic approach to enforcing their rights, maximizing profit, and achieving success. He also counsels clients on the appropriate legal structures for their businesses and business transactions for both their personal and professional goals and the needs of other stakeholders.
In addition to his legal practice, Ryan is a musician and children’s minister at Bethel Chapel.
Experience
Membership & Involvement
- Member: Bar Association of Metropolitan St. Louis
Honors
- Selected to Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America in Commercial Litigation: 2022, 2023, 2024
- Selected to Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America in Corporate Law: 2023, 2024
- Selected to Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America in Communications Law: 2024
Resources & Insights
Alerts
Blog Posts
Firm News
- 106 Amundsen Davis Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers® in 2024 in America106 Amundsen Davis Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers® in 2024 in America
We are extremely excited to congratulate 106 of our attorneys on being recognized by Best Lawyers® in 2024 in America.
- 44 SmithAmundsen Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers in America© 202344 SmithAmundsen Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers in America© 2023
Congratulate to our 44 attorneys on being recognized by Best Lawyers in America© 2023!
- The Risks of Using Chatbots in the Financial Industry and How to Foster Consumer ConfidenceThe Risks of Using Chatbots in the Financial Industry and How to Foster Consumer Confidence
Recently, the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau (CFPB) released a report on the use of chatbots, such as ChatGPT, etc., by financial institutions. The report highlighted that chatbot use, as automated teller machines and offshore customer call centers before them, are increasingly used by financial institutions to streamline processes and lower operating costs. The CFPB report details a number of challenges in the use of chatbots, as well as guidance for successful deployment by financial institutions.
Services
Education
Washington University School of Law, J.D., 2017
Washington University Olin School of Business, MBA, 2017
Missouri Southern State University, BSBA, 2013, summa cum laude
Admissions
- Illinois
- Missouri