Ryan was just great. I was probably the most nervous and annoying client he's ever had. I called often and bugged everyone over there but this is my life, right? Ryan was always responsive when it mattered most. He would go over the tax filings, other evidence and numbers with two others from his... firm and me for a good deal of time in their library. They all asked really intelligent questions until they understood my life and case better than I ever did and for sure better than the IRS.
I only gave him an A-minus (see above) for responsiveness because I didn't get the fastest weekend response time although I had everyone's cell phone numbers and dialed them often so I may have worn them out with worrisome sunday calls about my anxiety. When it mattered they were always quick to pick up on weekends or call back and I could tell that they were really getting into my case and putting real thought into it,
I can't compare this to any other lawyer experience because I never had to hire one before, except for real estate closings and contracts which are no comparison to this.
This was a terrifying time in my life. Ryan Blanch helped me dodge a major bullet. He's charismatic and engaging in the way he goes through the facts. I shutter to think of what could have happened with someone else.
He told me that the one thing he would always do is give me no nonsense, straight advice and facts, even if I wouldn't always like what he had to say. Sometimes I didn't. But that he would never give up on me, never push me into a plea deal and would always keep trying so it would be my choice what to do. He kept his promise. No deal necessary, thank god.
Great firm led by a great guy. I would recommend them for anyone with something complex and potentially life altering. But, warning, they were on the expensive side. Worth it though if your deal is a big deal to you.