Ryan joined the firm as a law clerk while still in law school. Following his graduation from the University of St. Thomas School of Law, Ryan began representing clients in both family law and general civil litigation matters. Today, Ryan continues to devote much of his practice to assisting clients with family law matters. He also serves as an assistant city attorney for a number of south metro municipalities. Ryan's municipal law practice includes representing municipalities in both criminal prosecution and civil matters.
Practice areas
14 years
14 years
Languages spoken
English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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MN | Authorized to Practice | 2006 | 02/14/2021 |
Legal answers | 0 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2020 |
Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2019 |
Rising Star | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2018 |
Rising Star | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2017 |
Rising Star | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2016 |
Up and Coming Attorney | Minnesota Lawyer | 2015 |
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Rising Star | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2015 |
Rising Star | Super Lawyers Magazine | 2014 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Attorney | Dougherty, Molenda, Solfest, Hills & Bauer P.A. | 2006 - Present |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Apple Valley Chamber | Member | 2006 - Present |
Dakota County Bar Association | Member | 2006 - Present |
Minnesota State Bar Association | Member | 2006 - Present |
First District Bar Association | President | 2016 - 2017 |
First District Bar Association | Vice-President | 2015 - 2016 |
First District Bar Association | Secretary/Treasurer | 2014 - 2015 |
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Burnsville Breakfast Rotary | Member | 2013 - 2018 |
Minnesota State Bar Association | Delegate | 2012 - 2014 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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University of St. Thomas School of Law - Minneapolis | JD - Juris Doctor | 2006 |
Luther College | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 2000 |
Case name | Outcome |
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State v. Wyatt, 2020 WL 4045803 (Minn. Ct. App. July 20, 2020) | Representing the State of Minnesota following a bench trial conviction, the conviction was affirmed in an unpublished opinion from the Minnesota Court of Appeals. |
Rebekah Lynn Green v. Peter John Graffunder, 2018 WL 6596107 (Minn. Ct. App. Dec. 17, 2018) | Representing the Respondent, the court of appeals affirmed the district court order with an unpublished opinion. |
State v. Latham, 2014 WL 6608785 (Minn. Ct. App. Nov. 24, 2014) | Representing the State of Minnesota, the conviction was again affirmed following remand from Minnesota Supreme Court. |
Becki Anne Suleski, f/k/a Becki Anne Rupe v. Ryan Michael Rupe, __ N.W.2d __ (Minn. Ct. App. 2014) | Representing the Respondent, the district court decision was affirmed on appeal in published decision, but remanded to address findings for the holiday and special day schedule. |
State v. Latham, 2012 WL 3792209 (Minn. Ct. App. Sept. 4, 2012) | Representing the State of Minnesota, the conviction was affirmed in an unpublished opinion from the Minnesota Court of Appeals. |
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Steven Budke, State, local, and municipal law Attorney on Sep 29, 2017
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I endorse this lawyer.
Nicholas Leverson, State, local, and municipal law Attorney on Sep 29, 2017
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I endorse this lawyer.
Lyndsay Howard, Family Attorney on Jun 22, 2015
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
Having Ryan as an opposing counsel made all the difference in the world in getting our case settled. Ryan is amicable to work with, and unlike a lot of family lawyers, does not get emotionally caught up in the food fighting. This level-headedness really helps settle cases; which in the end, results in happier clients. I would greatly enjoy working with Ryan again - I wish all opposing counsel were as pleasant as him!