Ryan S. MacGillis

Ryan is a Partner at MacGillis Wiemer, LLC and is a trial attorney. He focuses his practice on Family Law and Civil Litigation cases. Ryan is a graduate of the Marquette University Law School and received his undergraduate degree in communication from the University of Wisconsin-Milwaukee. While in law school, Ryan was a judicial intern with the Wisconsin Court of Appeals.

Ryan is also a Judge Advocate General (JAG) in the U.S. Army Reserve. Ryan has been in the Army for over fifteen years and has achieved the rank of Major. Ryan currently works as a Deputy Team Leader for a Legal Operations Detachment.

Ryan has represented men and women in family law cases, including paternity, divorce, child support, property division, and post-judgment actions, in several counties throughout Wisconsin. Ryan also works as a Guardian ad Litem in Milwaukee and Waukesha Counties representing the best interests of the minor child. Ryan’s work as a Guardian ad Litem provides him with a unique perspective in handling family law cases. Ryan also has helped a number of service members and their families dealing with the complex issues surrounding military divorces.

For his achievements on behalf of his clients, Super Lawyers has named Ryan a Rising Star in 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, and 2018. Ryan also volunteers with several organizations, including Dry Hootch Volunteer Family Law Clinic. At Dry Hootch, Ryan provides general legal advice and referrals to veterans.