Practice Areas

At J. Ryan Law, our practice covers a broad range of legal services tailored to meet the needs of our community, with a focus on minimizing conflict while being fully prepared for litigation when necessary.

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Family Law

Custody & Divorce

Legal work focused on reducing conflict and building consensus whenever possible. When litigation is required—especially in crisis situations where consensus cannot be reached—skilled, well researched, legal advocacy.

Conservatorship, Guardianship & Estate Planning

  • Conservatorship and Guardianship

  • Wills

  • Powers of Attorney

  • Health Care Directives

Protection & Advocacy

  • Civil Protection Orders: Advocating for or defending against domestic violence, harassment, and elder abuse.

  • Victim Advocacy: Representing victims in both criminal and civil matters.

Criminal Defense

Our criminal defense practice covers a comprehensive range of cases, including:

  • Defense for all misdemeanor and felony charges

  • Traffic violations

  • Domestic violence cases

We are dedicated to ensuring that your rights are protected at every stage of the legal process.

Mediation Services

We offer professional mediation for a variety of disputes to help clients avoid the high emotional and financial costs of litigation. Our mediation services include:

  • Domestic relations cases

  • Property rights disputes

  • Land and water use disputes

  • Construction litigation

  • HOA disputes

  • Municipal disputes

  • Contract disputes

  • Real estate disputes

  • Mineral rights disputes

  • Environmental mitigation disputes

Additional Services

Ranchland Conservation Easements

J. Ryan Law partners with local land trusts, nonprofits, and associations to help ranch owners and future generations through tailored conservation easement solutions. Our efforts have ensured the legacy of local ranching on over 600 acres of local land, and counting.

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