Dayna Michelle Ryan

Dayna Michelle Ryan

also known as Dayna Michelle Edwards

4.4
Rating: 7.4

Licensed for 19 years

Elder law Lawyer at Houston, TX
Practice Areas: Elder Law, Medicaid & Medicare, Estate Planning ... +2 more

7151 Office City Drive, Ste 200, Houston, TX

About Dayna

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Elder Law 20%

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

14 years

20%
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

12 years

20%
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

14 years

20%
Probate 20%

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

11 years

20%
Trusts 20%

CREATION OF REVOCABLE TRUSTS, IRREVOCABLE TRUSTS AND SPECIAL NEEDS TRUSTS

14 years

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Hourly Rates

$ 350-350 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Texas for 5 years

State: Texas

Acquired: 2020

Eligible to Practice in Texas

No misconduct found

Licensed in Louisiana for 19 years

State: Louisiana

Acquired: 2006

Eligible to Practice Law

No misconduct found

Location

The Gonzalez Law Group, PLLC

7151 Office City Drive, Ste 200, Houston, TX, 77087

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Dayna Michelle Ryan's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.4 /5.0

7 Client Reviews

5 star (6)
4 star (0)
3 star (0)
2 star (0)
1 star (1)

Posted by anonymous | September 29, 2025 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Stay away!

She did an irrevocable trust for my mother and screwed it up royally, basically making in ineffectual.

Posted by anonymous | October 20, 2016 | Consulted Attorney

This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.

Thorough

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.

Posted by anonymous | October 5, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Will

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 b...lessing 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

Posted by Angela | October 4, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Estate Planning DONE RIGHT

We were very pleased with Dayna and how she handled the estate planning for our family. She was very knowledgeable and answered all of our questions with ease and understanding.

Posted by anonymous | August 30, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Professional, compassionate, and attentive lawyers

Dayna Ryan is an excellent attorney. She will go above and beyond to make sure her client's needs are met. She is very patient and will work to get you the help and support you need. She makes you feel well taken care because of her attention to detail. I'm very confidant and happy I hired Dayna.

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Dayna Michelle Ryan's Lawyer Endorsements

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Keith Whiddon

Unknown lawyer | Dec 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Eric Camp

Elder law lawyer | Oct 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Paul Spillers

Unknown lawyer | Aug 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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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Experience

Rating:  7.4 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Associate Attorney, Theus, Grisham, Davis & Leigh, LLC

2013 - 2014

Associate Attorney, Morris & Associates and Dean Morris

2007 - 2013

Attorney, DMER, LLC

2006 - 2007

Associate Attorney, BORNE & WILKES, LLP

2005 - 2006

Staff Attorney, AMERISAFE, INC.

Associations

2016 - Present

Louisiana State Bar Association

Leadership Class

2015 - Present

4th JDC Bar Association

Member

2015 - Present

4th JDC Young Lawyers Bar Association

Member

2006 - Present

Louisiana State Bar Association

Member

2006 - Present

Louisiana State Bar Association

Young Lawyers

Sample of Legal Cases

Bad Administrator

We won and had the unethical Succession Administrator removed.

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Education

2016

Stetson University College of Law

LL.M - Master of Laws

2005

Louisiana State University, Paul M. Hebert Law Center

JD - Juris Doctor

2002

Centenary College of Louisiana

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

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