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Dayna Michelle Ryan

also known as Dayna Michelle Edwards
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Avvo Rating7.1
  • Monroe, LA
  • Licensed for 13 years
  • Free consultation
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About Dayna

Practice areas

OtherProbateEstate planningMedicaid and medicareElder law
  1. Elder law: 20%

    LONG-TERM CARE PLANNING, MEDICARE, MEDICAID, RETIREMENT PLANNING, IRA, ELDER ABUSE AND EXPLOITATION

    7 years

  2. Medicaid and medicare: 20%

    SPECIAL NEED PLANNING FOR INDIVIDUALS WITH DISABILITIES RECEIVING GOVERNMENT BENEFITS (SSI, SSDI, MEDICAID, MEDICARE, ETC): SPECIAL NEEDS TRUSTS, ABLE ACCOUNTS, MEDICAID AND SSI PLANNING

    7 years

  3. Estate planning: 20%

    PREPARATION OF WILLS, POWERS OF ATTORNEY, LIVING WILLS AND GUIDANCE ON ORGANIZING YOUR ESTATE PLANS TO MAKE THE PROCESS AS EASY AS POSSIBLE FOR LOVED ONES

    5 years

  4. Probate: 20%

    PROBATE/SUCCESSION/ESTATE ADMINISTRATION - BOTH LITIGATED AND NON-LITIGATED

    4 years

  1. Trusts: 20%

    CREATION OF REVOCABLE TRUSTS, IRREVOCABLE TRUSTS AND SPECIAL NEEDS TRUSTS

    7 years

Languages spoken

English

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Contact

3139 Mercedes Dr
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Theus, Grisham, Davis & Leigh, Llp

3139 Mercedes Dr
Monroe, LA, 71201-5153

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License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
LAEligible to practice law200611/02/2019
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
Associate AttorneyTheus, Grisham, Davis & Leigh, LLC2015 - Present
Associate AttorneyMorris & Associates and Dean Morris2013 - 2014
AttorneyDMER, LLC2007 - 2013
Associate AttorneyBORNE & WILKES, LLP2006 - 2007
Staff AttorneyAMERISAFE, INC.2005 - 2006
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
Louisiana State Bar AssociationLeadership Class2016 - Present
4th JDC Bar AssociationMember2015 - Present
4th JDC Young Lawyers Bar AssociationMember2015 - Present
Louisiana State Bar AssociationMember2006 - Present
Louisiana State Bar AssociationYoung Lawyers2006 - Present
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
Stetson University College of LawLL.M - Master of Laws2016
Louisiana State University, Paul M. Hebert Law CenterJD - Juris Doctor2005
Centenary College of LouisianaBA - Bachelor of Arts2002
Legal cases
Case nameOutcome
Bad AdministratorWe won and had the unethical Succession Administrator removed.

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Mrs. Ryan listened to our concerns and took time to thoroughly review our options. She gave us confidence in our decisions and made us feel comfortable throughout the whole process.
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I went to a consukt with Mrs. Ryan face to face and Than, Me and my husband and I did another consult with her,. Then we went to sign papers so I will have returning and a living will now we are both thankful that we have put our wishes on paperwhat we both want and what we don't want so that's a blessing for her to have helped us out she was very thorough she answered all my questions all that we have she told us things that we didn't know of course it was very helpful for us to make the decisions that we have made again I would like to thankfor a job well done and wonderful just wonderful her taking the time and patience with us to help us make thhe decision we needed to do, thank you again
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Keith Whiddon, Criminal defense Attorney on Dec 20, 2016
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I endorse this lawyer. Dayna is a go-to source for any questions regarding Louisiana successions. I would not hesitate referring clients to her office or associating her in my own case.

Eric Camp, Oil and gas Attorney on Oct 24, 2016
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I am happy to endorse Dayna as an outstanding elder law / estate planning / probate / trusts attorney. Dayna is extremely knowledgeable and patient with her clients. She practices Elder Law because she genuinely cares about that community. Dayna takes the time to understand her clients' needs and concerns to craft the right legal course of action. In addition to being a top-notch attorney in her field, Dayna is also a wonderful person and valued member of her community. Hire Dayna if you want a good person, and fine attorney, to handle your elder law / estate planning / probate / trusts matter.

Paul Spillers, Estate planning Attorney on Aug 30, 2016
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I endorse this lawyer. This lawyer is a person of excellence and integrity. She consistently shows professionalism, style, substance and estate planning knowledge. She is a credit to the legal profession and I'm proud to endorse her as a colleague.

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  • Hourly Rates$150-$250/hour
  • Free Consultation Some lawyers offer a free consultation to help determine whether their services are right for your legal needs60 minutes
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