Ryan Alan Hulst

I grew up in the southwest Michigan community of Zeeland.  After graduating from Zeeland High School I attended the United States Military Academy at West Point.  I graduated with a degree in Economics, and I commissioned as an Infantry Officer in the United States Army.  I graduated from various military schools including Airborne School, Air Assault School, and the world famous Ranger School.  I was stationed in Georgia, Alaska, Michigan, and Colorado.  I am an Afghanistan Combat Veteran, and I was awarded the Combat Infantryman Badge and Bronze Star Medal for my wartime service.

After returning from Afghanistan I attended Michigan Statue University College of Law where I was a King Scholar.  I received numerous academic awards during law school including multiple Jurisprudence awards (top performing student in the class).  I graduated summa cum laude.

Following law school I served as a Judge Advocate (JAG) in the United States Army at Fort Carson in Colorado.  I served as an Attorney for the 4th Infantry Division, ensuring regulatory compliance and prosecuting military crimes.  

In December of 2018 I relocated to Traverse City, Michigan to continue my law practice.  I have a variety of legal experience and now focus my practice on Elder Law., which encompasses multiple topics including Medicaid and estate planning.  I am the founder of Grand Traverse Elder Law, and focus on providing client-centric advice to seniors and their families.