Ryan Hayden Smith

Ryan Hayden Smith

also known as Smith Law, Ryan the Lawyer

5.0
Rating: 8.8

Licensed for 10 years

Litigation Lawyer at Raleigh, NC
Practice Areas: Litigation, Debt Settlement, Appeals

4509 Creedmoor Rd. #201, Raleigh, NC

About Ryan

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Litigation 50%

We handle class actions, trials, contract disputes, personal injury, torts, and car accidents. We can start a lawsuit or defend you in one.

50%
Appeals 25%

We do state and federal appeals on most issues especially concerning contracts, torts, real estate, and business issues.

25%
Debt Settlement 25%

Whether a credit card, personal loan, or ANY sort of debt, we are able to offer help!

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 15 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 250-500 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

Looking for an attorney? Avvo can help.

search module image

Search our directory

Quickly connect with top attorneys through our legal directory to get help with your legal issue.

chat module image

Avvo's live chat agents can help coordinate a consultation with a local attorney.

Chat with a live agent who can match you with the right attorney for your legal needs.

Chat with

Licenses

Licensed in North Carolina for 8 years

State: North Carolina

Acquired: 2017

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Missouri for 10 years

State: Missouri

Acquired: 2015

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Ryan The Lawyer

4509 Creedmoor Rd. #201, Raleigh, NC, 27612

Ad

Transform legal challenges into solutions.

Connect now to review your situation.

The Avvo Rating explained

display-bg

The Avvo Rating explained

Ryan Hayden Smith's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

9 Client Reviews

5 star (9)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (0)

Posted by Cameron | February 5, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

There for me when others turned me away

Ryan Smith agreed to accept my case regarding an old, hard to interface with Personal Student Loan my family was dealing with. I had been rejected before from many other lawyers unwilling to handle the case. Ryan quickly appraised me of my rights and went to work fast. I was mostly trying to just fin...d out what the status of the loan was, but my company was being so evasive that I was concerned they were doing illegal things. Turns out they were! Thanks to Ryan's help, not only did I get my questions answered, but the rest of the debt was discharged. I can't speak highly enough about Ryan's diligence, hard work, and dedication towards me as his client. Through the entire process, he was available to me, clearly explaining what to expect and what work he was doing. I consider myself very lucky to have had the opportunity to work with Ryan, who single handedly resolved one of the most stressful long-term legal situations I've been involved in my adult life. If you're considering a lawyer and want someone who will tenaciously fight on your behalf while treating you with respect and integrity, look no farther. I'm tremendously grateful for all Ryan has done for me, and hope that others get the opportunity to work with him as I have.

Posted by Miguel | February 4, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Best lawyer in north Carolina

Ryan smith is very reliable person, very dependable and very professional if I can give Ryan Smith 10 stars as a rating I would. When I thought everything was lost he fought very hard to help me and succeed by winning my case, I would recommend Ryan all the time.

Posted by bobby | February 3, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Small business owner

I have used Ryan Smith on several occasions and have always been satisfied with his work. I would highly recommend to anyone I know.

Posted by anonymous | January 31, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great lawyer

I called many different lawyers and no one would take my case or was too busy. While he had other clients he was working with he helped me right away and within a week he helped resolve my situation. If you’re looking for a hardworking lawyer who is efficient and time effective he is the right one to... call.

Posted by anonymous | January 31, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent lawyer

I have found Ryan to be one of the best lawyers I’ve ever worked with. He help me out of a very serious problem and found a solution. He brought joy back to my life! Forever grateful

See All Client Reviews

Ryan Hayden Smith's Lawyer Endorsements

Endorse Ryan
Kyle Andrew Frost headshot
Kyle Frost

Litigation lawyer | Feb 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ryan is a dedicated and hardworking attorney who works tirelessly for his clients and their interests. He thinks outside the box and strives to get the best results for those he represents."

Jesse C. Woods headshot
Jesse Woods

Litigation lawyer | Feb 04

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Ryan is professional and efficient. He does a great job for his clients."

Nicholas Joshua Dowgul headshot
Nicholas Dowgul

Litigation lawyer | Feb 04

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I was opposing counsel with Ryan on a matter and he was extremely professional and very well organized. His client's best interest seemed to always be in the forefront of his mind and he was diligent in every aspect of his client's representation. If you are looking for someone to represent you in a Federal or State matter, Ryan is a good choice."

Ashley B. Harris headshot
Ashley Harris

Unknown lawyer | Feb 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ryan is well spoken and excellent advocate for his clients."

Brooks Ryan Carter headshot
Brooks Carter

Lawsuits and disputes lawyer | Feb 01

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ryan is a great attorney and an even better person. He is great at communicating with his clients and explaining the legal process. He works tirelessly for his clients and has a great reputation among his peers."

Madelaine Mindy Wang headshot
Madelaine Wang

Litigation lawyer | Jan 31

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Ryan is an amazing trial lawyer. He sets the clients right at ease and then dives in and takes command of the courtroom. Watching him work has been so helpful to my own practice."

Douglas L. McClanahan headshot
Douglas McClanahan

Business lawyer | Jan 30

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I met Ryan in a case where we were on opposing sides. Since then I have gotten to know him and even referred a client to him for an appeal, which I do not do. Ryan was great to work with- very professional."

View All Endorsements
Timothy Shawn Howard headshot
Timothy Howard

Car accident lawyer

F. Grey Powell headshot
F. Powell

Criminal defense lawyer

Richard M. Durham headshot
Richard Durham

Family lawyer

Nicholas Joshua Dowgul headshot
Nicholas Dowgul

Litigation lawyer

Colby L. Hall headshot
Colby Hall

Family lawyer

Brooks Ryan Carter headshot
Brooks Carter

General practice lawyer

Jesse C. Woods headshot
Jesse Woods

Wills and living wills lawyer

Madelaine Mindy Wang headshot
Madelaine Wang

Business lawyer

Kyle Andrew Frost headshot
Kyle Frost

Litigation lawyer

Douglas L. McClanahan headshot
Douglas McClanahan

Business lawyer

Shauna Alyse Guyton headshot
Shauna Guyton

Immigration lawyer

Ashley B. Harris headshot
Ashley Harris

Immigration lawyer

Experience

Rating:  8.8 (Excellent)

Work Experience

2017 - Present

Founding Attorney, Smith Law

Associations

2017 - Present

10th Judicial District Bar Association

Member

2017 - Present

North Carolina Bar Association

Member

2017 - Present

North Carolina State Bar

Member

2015 - Present

Missouri Bar

Member (Inactive)

Sample of Legal Cases

In re Fyre Festival Litigation 1:17-cv-03296

Dismissed

See More Legal Cases

Education

2015

Wake Forest University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Languages

English

Avvo Rating

Our Rating is calculated using information the lawyer has included on their profile in addition to the information we collect from state bar associations and other organizations that license legal professionals. Attorneys who claim their profiles and provide Avvo with more information tend to have a higher rating than those who do not.

What determines Avvo Rating?
  • Experience & background Years licensed, work experience, education
  • Legal community recognition Peer endorsements, associations, awards
  • Legal thought leadership Publications, speaking engagements
  • Discipline Disciplinary information may not be comprehensive, or updated. We recommend that you always check a lawyer's disciplinary status with their respective state bar association before hiring them.
Avvo Rating Levels
10.0 - 9.0 Superb8.9 - 8.0 Excellent7.9 - 7.0 Very Good6.9 - 6.0 Good5.9 - 5.0 Average4.9 - 4.0 Concern3.9 - 3.0 Caution2.9 - 2.0 Strong Caution1.9 - 1.0 Extreme Caution