Caitlin Elizabeth Ryan

Caitlin Elizabeth Ryan

4.8
Rating: 8.1

Licensed for 13 years

Child custody Lawyer at Charlotte, NC
Practice Areas: Child Custody, Child Support, Divorce & Separation, Alimony

217 North Graham Street, Charlotte, NC

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Licenses

Licensed in North Carolina for 13 years

State: North Carolina

Acquired: 2012

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Sodoma Law

217 North Graham Street, Charlotte, NC, 28202

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Caitlin Elizabeth Ryan's Reviews

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4.8 /5.0

24 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 9 reviews | Child Custody

Posted by Wilson | May 02, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Great lawyer, intelligent and personable

Ms. Ryan was very helpful in my case , I was nervous about the law and how custody would go. I have her all my issues and how I would like to see the out come. She more than exeeded my expectations and walked me through the process and made me feel like there was hope and she was very organized and f...amiliar with my case pretty quickly. I highly recommend her services. I've pointed people her way when asked if I knew a good lawyer.

Posted by Lavare D Kelley | April 28, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Excellent Lawyer

Ms. Ryan is an EXCELLENT attorney and worth every dime. She works hard for her clients, has a very thorough understanding of not just the law but how the court system works. She makes every effort to ensure her clients understand both sides of the options presented in an effort to help them make info...rmed decisions. She works tirelessly and is dedicated to helping her clients receive the best outcome possible in very difficult circumstances - in my case, a custody dispute. I have recommended her to several friends and will continue to do so. She is excellent and helped me through a very trying time as a father but she ensured that if I followed the process that outcome would be in my favor and on 4/17/2017 it did and I was awarded full custody of my daughter.

Posted by anonymous | May 25, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Polite, but not particularly aggressive.

Ms. Ryan gave me great hope when I first met with her that we would be able to fight for some issues I was having with my verbally abusive situation. She did help me get my divorce wrapped up which was important to me, but after my first consultation, I felt like she kept saying we could keep fightin...g, but I probably would not get anywhere and it would just cost more money. I felt like I had presented myself and my situation quite well at our initial meeting. I was already part way through my divorce when I went to her, and I got the feeling she just wanted to use the document my previous attorney had already drawn up with adjustments I could accept. Once I gave conceded to moving out of state, this was especially true. I am now having problems collecting child support and my children are living part-time in a situation where they do not even have their own bedroom and one sleeps on the floor. I had to wait 6 months to prove residency. This is very frustrating to me, and if I had fought for custody, as she had originally said she would help me to do, even for a few more days per week, they might not be in this situation as much. I will say she was always very polite, and the staff is very kind and wonderful in the office. They return calls and emails promptly. I guess I would just advise you to stick to what you agreed to in your initial consultation if that is what you really want. Ms. Ryan was better than my first attorney who ignored my case for months, but I felt like a lot was and still is unclear to me about what my options were.

Caitlin Ryan

Replied last May 25, 2016

We are sorry to hear that your are unclear with some aspects about your case. We strive for the utmost client satisfaction in every case. Please contact me directly to discuss your specific concerns.

Posted by anonymous | April 01, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Hands down GREAT lawyer

I first saw Caitlin in action with another case while I was waiting for my TPA hearing in late 2015. After my TPA I wasn't too confident in my previous lawyer at the time. So I chose to have a consultation with her and while talking about my situation she caught some important things that my old law...yer missed. I hired her immediately, I just felt confident with our conversation and direction. She provided great feedback and suggestions. She will give you an honest opinion on situations, she isn't like other lawyers- she will consider your financial situation and give you options and her recommendations when dealing with difficult situations and what you could be potentially spending and the risk. In difficult times she would advise you to still do the right thing in regards to co-parenting- child custody cases are the most emotional cases to deal with so her patience was appreciated. In my experience her honesty and integrity won me over! she is very sharp, very prepared and will fight hard for you- I highly recommend Caitlin!

Posted by Misinformed | March 22, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody

Honest and Accessible

I contacted Caitlin Ryan at a time when I felt hopeless in my Child Custody situation.  Caitlin did a great job of making me feel like an individual rather than just another client.  She was easily accessible, knowledgeable, and swiftly handled my case.  As a chapter of my life has finally ended with... the best possible outcome, I can now focus on my family and career.   

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Andrew Dickens

Unknown lawyer | May 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I am impressed with Ms. Ryan's thoughtful advice and answers to legal questions on Avvo. She has an in-depth understanding of the law and an ability to communicate legal concepts clearly and effectively. I endorse this lawyer!"

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Lindsey Dasher

Divorce and separation lawyer | Apr 28

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"Caitlin is a wonderful lawyer who cares about her clients and works well with other lawyers in the community. I strongly endorse her as a family law attorney."

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Justin Olsinski

Unknown lawyer | Apr 11

Relationship: Co-worker

"Caitlin is very driven and hard-working. She has a great dedication and passion for her work and her clients. I would highly recommend her."

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Ashley Foley

Family lawyer | Mar 27

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Megan Shepard

Family lawyer | Mar 17

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Kimberly Olsinski

Family lawyer | Dec 30

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Robert Gilligan

Family lawyer | Dec 16

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Daniel Lyon

Criminal defense lawyer | Aug 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Charles Adkins

Family lawyer | Jun 09

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Caitlin is an extremely talented and well respected attorney in the legal community. I wholeheartedly recommend her to anyone looking for a lawyer who knows the law and truly cares about protecting the rights of her clients and getting them the most favorable result possible. She is very competent and willing to go the extra mile for her clients."

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Gregory Hunt

Family lawyer | Dec 07

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Kevin Remington

Family lawyer | Aug 23

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Karen Vaughn

Family lawyer | Aug 17

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Attorney Ryan is well-versed in family law matters and will work very hard for her clients."

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Heather Hodge

Unknown lawyer | Aug 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Katherine Rech

Family lawyer | Aug 01

Relationship: Co-worker

"Caitlin is a great attorney who cares about her clients and is very knowledgeable in her field of practice. I would strongly recommend this attorney."

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Peter Morris

Family lawyer | Jun 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Caitlin is a compassionate and effective attorney with a strong knowledge of the law."

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Ivan Mousaw

Unknown lawyer | May 25

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"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  8.1 (Excellent)

Associations

2012 - Present

Mecklenburg County Bar

Family Law Member

Education

2012

Charlotte School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2009

Susquehanna University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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