Representative Matters

• Represented business owners in the organization, formation, funding, sale, purchase or merger of their businesses, and in the preparation of various types of business contracts and agreements.
• Represented businesses and their owners in the sale or acquisition of a business interests ranging from a few million to tens of millions of dollars, and in excess of $100 Million.
• Prepared estate and business succession plans to assist clients in achieving their objectives.
• Assisted clients with preparation of their Wills and Trusts, to accomplish their estate planning goals.
• Assisted clients in the administration of trusts and the estate probate process.
• Represented clients in preparation of pre-nuptial/pre-marital agreements prior to marriage.
• Represented construction contractors in negotiating contracts, handling lien claims, and resolving other construction-related disputes.
• Served as lead counsel for a large hedge fund in a series of complex, multi-million-dollar business workouts and related business transactions.
• Recovered a total of approximately $100 million on behalf of a Fortune 500 client through the enforcement of a series of loan guarantees.

Awards & Recognition

• Martindale-Hubbell – AV Preeminent Rated: 2013 – present
  

• The Best Lawyers in America®
• • Commercial Litigation: 2023 – present
  • Litigation: Construction: 2026
  • Real Estate Law: 2023 – present
• Indianapolis Bar Foundation, Distinguished Fellow
• Indiana Super Lawyers
  • Business and Corporate: 2013 – present
  • Mergers and Acquisitions: 2013 – present
  • Estate Planning and Probate: 2013 – present

Community Activity

Indiana Youth Lacrosse Association (IYLA)
• President, 2017 – present

Carmel Dads’ Club, volunteer
• Coaching, League or Sport Commissioner, 5 years
• Steering Committee Member, Lacrosse, 2010 – 2018
• League Commissioner of Lacrosse, 4 years
• Board of Directors Member, 6 years

Carmel High School-Lacrosse Coach (both varsity and junior varsity over 3 seasons (2013-2015)

Indianapolis Public Library
• Planned Giving Council, member, 4 years

Ryan has also served as a member of numerous boards and committees for various not-for-profit organizations, including neighborhood boards (and architectural committees), and is a contributor to various charitable organizations and school programs.

Beyond the Office

Ryan enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, mentoring youth, and playing golf.