Ryan focuses his practice on representing individuals in divorce, collaborative divorce, custody, adoption, guardianship and support matters. His practice also includes drafting and negotiating premarital agreements, and with other attorneys at Coots, Henke and Wheeler, assisting clients in preserving their business interests and investments, pre and post divorce. Ryan has significant experience with appeals and has argued before the Indiana Supreme Court.
In addition to traditional family law representation, Ryan offers alternative dispute resolution, including mediation and collaborative divorce. He serves as collaborative divorce counsel and is a member of the Central Indiana Association of Collaborative Professionals (“CIACP”). Ryan is a registered family law mediator, and on the executive committee of the alternative dispute resolution section of the Indianapolis Bar Association. Ryan has been appointed by judges to serve as a guardian ad litem to represent the best interests of their child(ren).
Although most family law cases resolve through informal settlement or mediation, when a case must be tried, Ryan is able and eager to do so and enjoys being in the courtroom.
Ryan is a leader in the family law community. In 2009, 2010, 2011, and 2012, he was named an Indiana SuperLawyer "Rising Star," after being nominated and selected by his attorney peers within the legal community. The "Rising Star" recognition is awarded to the top attorneys in Indiana under the age of 40, and no more than 2.5% of eligible lawyers are selected to the list. In 2009 Ryan was named president of the Family Law Section of the Hamilton County Bar Association. Ryan has been a guest speaker on WIBC to discuss legal issues concerning divorce and family law.
Since 2009 Ryan has authored the Indiana divorce and family law blog, "All Things Family Law-Indiana Divorce and Family Law Blog". Follow Ryan's family law related updates via Facebook, LinkedIn or Twitter.
In addition to his commitments to the legal community, Ryan serves on the board of directors of Ed. Services Co., LLC and is an active member of the Carmel Dad’s Club. Away from the office, he enjoys spending time with his family, traveling, and cycling.
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Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | Child Custody
Posted by anonymous | February 09, 2026 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Really disappointed.
I was a client of Cassman he never helped me at all. During a meeting with me he stepped out to take a phone call and was gone for almost an hour. Charged me almost $20,000 and I did not get anything. He failed to explain the Indiana guidelines to me for parenting. Most of our communication was throu...
Posted by anonymous | August 24, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Child Custody
Knowledgeable & Professional – Outstanding performance!
I don’t write reviews for public posting but the posting of “a Family client of Feb 26, 2013” compelled me in this case. Mr Cassman handled the last two years of my extremely difficult and messy 5 - 6 years span custody – support matter at Marion County of Indiana. I have gone through multiple at...
Posted by Mike | October 23, 2012 | Child Custody
One of the Best in the Area
Having been involved in a lengthy divorce/custody proceeding (3 years and still going) that has encompassed almost every issue a family law case could entail, I might be in the best position to critique Ryan's abilities. I am a father who was awarded full custody in a state and county where that is ...
"I endorse this lawyer. Ryan is an extremely competent trial attorney. I highly reccomend Ryan for your family law matters."
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2016
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2015
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2014
Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers
2014
Distinquished Fellow, Indianapolis Bar Association
2012
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2012
Executive Committee - ADR Section, Indianapolis Bar Association
2012
Public Service Committee, Hamilton County Bar Association
2011
Superlawyer Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2011
Certified Family Law Specialist, Family Law Certification Board of the Indiana State Bar Association
2010
SuperLawyers Rising Star, SuperLawyer
2009
Indiana Rising Stars 2009, SuperLawyer
2009
Certified Domestic Relations Mediator, ICLEF
2009
President, Hamilton County Bar Association- Family Law Section
2007
Delegate, Hamilton County, Indiana State Bar Association
2011 - Present
Attorney, Coots, Henke & Wheeler
2007 - Present
Attorney, Hollingsworth & Zivitz
1900 - Present
Partner, Coots, Henke & Wheeler Attorneys at Law, P.C.
2002 - 2007
Attorney, Coots, Henke & Wheeler
2001 - 2001
Intern, Indiana Federal Community Defenders
2000 - 2002
Law Clerk, Coots Henke & Wheeler
2000 - 2000
Law Clerk, Ayres Carr & Sullivan
2015 - Present
Collaborative SolutionsMember
2011 - Present
Indiana Coalition Against Domestic ViolenceVolunteer Attorney
2009 - Present
Hamilton County Bar Association, Family Law Section
2003 - Present
Indianapolis Bar Association, Family Law Section
2002 - Present
Hamilton County Bar Association
2002 - Present
Hamilton County Guardian Ad Litem ProgramGAL Volunteer
2016 - 2016
Indianapolis Bar AssociationBench-Bar Steering Committee
2009 - 2015
Hamilton County Bar Association, Family Law SectionPresident
2003 - 2014
Ed. Services Co., LLCBoard of Directors
2002
JD - Juris Doctor
1997
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2012
New Indiana Parenting Time Guidelines
2011
2010
2009
2009
Discovery in Family Law
2008
Electronic Discovery in Family Law
2007
Depositions and Discovery
2007
Use of Professional Investigators in Divorce Cases
2012
2011
2010
2010
2009
2008
2007
2006
English
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Tax Laws Related to Children & Indiana Child Support
14 Jan 2013
Changes to Indiana Parenting Time Guidelines 2013
20 Dec 2012
Restricted or Supervised Visitation - Indiana Parenting Time & Custody Law
22 Apr 2011