Overview
Throughout his career, Ryan has strategically navigated a vast array of complex, high-stakes legal matters, including cases of national significance. He is a trusted advocate when it comes to bet-the-company litigation, high-profile contract negotiations and disputes, shareholder and member conflicts, intricate construction disputes, and real estate matters. His record includes successfully representing franchisors in arbitration proceedings against franchisees and litigating OEM supplier disputes with precision and skill. Additionally, Ryan has served as local counsel for matters pending in state and federal courts on behalf of some of the nation’s largest and most respected law firms.
Ryan is a Shareholder practicing in Butzel’s Troy office. He has been sought by a variety of print and media broadcast outlets for his commentary on newsworthy legal matters across several industries. He has been recognized consistently by respected legal publications for his experience in business and civil litigation.
Credentials
Education
Thomas M. Cooley Law School, J.D., magna cum laude
Kalamazoo College, B.A., cum laude
Admissions
- Michigan
- United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
- United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
Memberships
- State Bar of Michigan - Business Law and Litigation Sections
- Oakland County Bar Association - Member and Fellow
- Federal Bar Association – Eastern District of Michigan Chapter
- Detroit Bar Association – Member and Fellow
- Detroit Bar Foundation - Trustee, 2018-2021
- State Bar of Michigan - Young Lawyers Executive Council - Member, 2012-2017
- State Bar of Michigan - Character and Fitness District Committee - Member, 2016-2018
- State Bar of Michigan - Civil Discovery Court Rule Subcommittee - Member, 2016-2019
- Oakland County Bar Association - American Inn of Court, 2011-2012; 2016-2020
Awards & Recognitions
Awards & Recognitions
Michigan Lawyers Weekly – Go to Lawyer – Business Litigation, 2023
Michigan Lawyers Weekly – Up & Coming Lawyers, 2014
Michigan Super Lawyers – Business Litigation, Civil Litigation, 2022-2024
Michigan Super Lawyers – Rising Stars – Business Litigation, Civil Litigation, 2013-2021
Crain’s Detroit Business – 40 Under 40 Honoree, 2015
DBusiness – Top Lawyers – Litigation – Commercial, 2016
DBusiness – Legal Eagles Honoree, 2015
Detroit Bar Association – Barristers President’s Award, 2015
Martindale-Hubbell – AV Preeminent® Peer Review Rated
Community & Professional
The Pink Fund – Ambassador
ICLE New Lawyers Advisory Board - Board Member, 2009-2011
ICLE Litigation Board and Community Champion, past Member
Turnaround Management Association, past Member