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Ryan Dougherty
also known as Ryan J. Dougherty
About Ryan
Biography
Ryan J. Dougherty’s practice focuses on civil litigation, including business disputes, real estate disputes, and employment disputes. Ryan has experience representing multi-billion-dollar financial institutions in complex business litigation relating to a variety of legal issues, including but not limited to, breach of contract, misappropriation of trade secret information, unfair competition, and FINRA rule violations. Ryan also has experience representing hospitality companies in land disputes, employment law, and franchising. Ryan is an experienced attorney in all phases of litigation and has represented clients in state and federal courts, as well as arbitration.
Ryan brings a unique perspective to the firm because of his education and strong business background. Ryan has a firm understanding of business concepts and strategies acquired through earning his Finance Degree at Creighton University. He refined and developed that understanding by obtaining a dual J.D. / M.B.A. degree from the University of South Dakota. Ryan combines his business insight and legal knowledge and instills it into his practice allowing him to easily understand client desires and objectives while effectively and efficiently achieving them.
Prior to joining Ferguson Schindler Law Firm, P.C., Ryan practiced in the Denver area. After five years of practice on the front-range, he, his wife, and their three kids, moved to the Roaring Fork Valley to enjoy the mountain lifestyle. Ryan thoroughly enjoys the outdoors spending the majority of his free time with his family golfing, fishing, boating, and skiing.
Ryan is also on the Board of Directors for the Pitkin County Bar Association.
SPECIFIC AREAS OF PRACTICE
- Commercial Litigation
- Civil Litigation
- Corporate Law
- Real Estate
Practice Areas
8
Practice Areas
Arbitration
14%
Business
14%
12 years
Contracts and Agreements
14%
Landlord or Tenant
14%
Fees and Rates
Cost
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
Licenses
Licensed in Colorado for 12 years
State: Colorado
Acquired: 2013
No misconduct found
Licensed in Arizona for 11 years
State: Arizona
Acquired: 2014
No misconduct found
Location
Ferguson Schindler Law Firm, P.C.
119 S. Spring St., Suite 201, Aspen, CO, 81611
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Posted by Josh | September 01, 2022 | Hired Attorney
Recommendation
Ryan is a smart, thoughtful attorney who worked very hard on our behalf. He was a constant, useful sounding board and guide. He was a pleasure to work with during a trying time. I would recommend him to a friend or family member.
Ryan Dougherty's Lawyer Endorsements
"Ryan is an excellent attorney with a keen business acumen. He works hard for his clients to ensure a favorable result."
"Ryan Dougherty is a pleasure to work with and a bright star in the Colorado legal profession."
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Experience
Honors
2018
Colorado Super Lawyers, Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2018
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2016
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
N/A
Client Champion Award, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2018 - Present
Attorney, The Matthew C. Ferguson Law Firm, P.C.
2016 - Present
Associate Attorney, Rollin Braswell Fisher LLC
1900 - Present
Associate, Ferguson Schindler Law Firm, P.C.
2015 - 2015
Contract Attorney, Sherman & Howard
2015 - 2016
Contract Attorney, Jones & Keller, PC
2013 - 2015
Associate, Fortis Law Partners LLC
2012 - 2012
Summer Associate, Kennedy Pier & Knoff LLC
2011 - 2011
Legal Intern, Locher Pavelka Dostal Braddy & Hammes LLLC
Associations
2018 - Present
Pitkin County Bar AssociationDirector
2014 - Present
State Bar of ArizonaMember
2013 - Present
Colorado Bar AssociationMember
American Bar Association
2013 - 2018
Denver Bar Association
2006 - 2008
Anna Tyler Waite Leadership Program
Sample of Legal Cases
Parks v. Ron Kanan
$100,000+ plus treble damages and interest.
Palmero v. WEB3 Capital LLC, et al.
Client awarded $500,000+ plus interest.
Christensen v. The Runge Revocable Trust
Favorable settlement for client after being awareded adverse possession and easement rights.
Toy Cellar Corporation, et al. v. Willits Bend LLC, et al.
Favorable settlement with all parties following issuance of temporary restraining order and limited discovery amongst the parties.
Education
2013
University of South Dakota
JD/MBA - Juris Doctorate and MBA
2010
Creighton University
BBA - Bachelor of Business Administration
2010
Creighton University
BSBA
Languages
English