Overview
Ryan assists clients in transactional real estate and business matters.
His experience includes the purchase and sale, leasing, financing, and developing of commercial real property.
As a corporate law attorney, Ryan represents clients in a variety of business transactions, including mergers and acquisitions; entity selection and formation; and contract review and preparation. He also represents entrepreneurs, start-ups and emerging growth companies in all aspects of corporate governance and finance.
Admissions
- Washington, 2003
- Idaho, 2013
Education
- J.D., University of Washington, 2003
- Washington Law Review, Notes & Comments Editor
- B.A., Brigham Young University (magna cum laude), 1999
Honors & Recognitions
- The Best Lawyers in America©
- Closely Held Companies and Family Business Law, Real Estate Law, 2026
- Corporate Law, 2023-present
- Best Lawyers “Lawyer of the Year,” Corporate Law (Spokane, WA), 2025
- Rising Star, Washington Super Lawyers, 2007-2008, 2010
Professional Activities
- Foster Garvey, Managing Director
- Spokane office, 2025-present
- Spokane Housing Ventures, Board Member/Board President, 2005-2015
Community Activities
- Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints
- Local Ecclesiastical Leader, 2003-present
- Missionary, Hamburg, Germany, 1994-1996
- Spokane Youth Sports Association, Youth Soccer Coach, 2007-2019
News & Insights
News
71 Foster Garvey Attorneys Recognized Among the 2026 Best Lawyers in America; Paul Trinchero Named ‘Lawyer of the Year’
08.21.25
Foster Garvey Announces Leadership Change in Spokane Office
01.01.25
65 Foster Garvey Attorneys Selected to The Best Lawyers in America® 2025, Three Named ‘Lawyer of the Year’
08.15.24
57 Foster Garvey Attorneys Recognized Among the 2024 Best Lawyers in America; Two Portland Attorneys Named ‘Lawyer of the Year’
08.17.23
Foster Garvey Welcomes Three Attorneys to Spokane Office, Advancing Firm’s Strategic Growth in Greater Spokane and Inland Northwest Region
11.07.22
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