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also known as Ryan H. Apperson, Ryan Apperson
Ryan H. Apperson is a graduate of Golden Gate University School of Law, where he earned Certificates with Distinction in both Labor & Employment Law and Public Interest Law. During law school, he concentrated his studies on workers' rights and advocacy.
Ryan represented low-wage workers through an employment rights clinic and spent his second summer investigating unfair labor practice charges at the National Labor Relations Board. He further developed his litigation and analytical skills as a legal intern for a federal magistrate judge, where he also served as a teaching assistant for the judge's Evidence course at Golden Gate University. In addition, Ryan gained hands-on trial preparation experience at the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission.
Beyond his legal training, Ryan has represented thousands of Bay Area school employees as a labor relations representative, negotiating collective bargaining agreements and advocating for workers' rights.
Since 2015, Ryan has focused his practice on estate planning, trust administration, and probate proceedings. Committed to deepening his expertise, he returned to Golden Gate University School of Law and, in 2024, earned a Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Estate Planning.
Prior to attending law school, Ryan graduated with distinction from San Diego State University with a Bachelor of Arts in International Security and Conflict Resolution, specializing in Global Systems. He also completed a year of service with the AmeriCorps VISTA program, where he was assigned to the International Rescue Committee and helped lead an after-school program for refugee youth in San Diego's City Heights community.
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Member of the Contra Costa Bar Association
• Estate Planning & Probate Section
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Posted by Laura | October 26, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Competent and Trustworthy
My experience working with Ryan H. Apperson, Attorney at Law, was most inspiring. I had put off doing a Living Trust for several years due to not knowing who to trust and the expense of having it done. I had attended a couple of seminars on Living Trust and just didn’t feel comfortable. A friend r...
Posted by Sabina | February 19, 2018 | Hired Attorney
Definitely a must do to have a living trust and Mr. Apperson is great help!
I was going on a long international trip late last year, and thought to get my financial affairs in order just in case. I interviewed several attorneys and Mr. Apperson stood out from the crowd with his knowledge and a caring attitude. He understands my particular concerns, and he recommends that ...
Posted by Jill | January 31, 2018 | Hired Attorney
An Estate Planning Attorney I Trust
I consulted with Ryan and he'll be updating our trust. He provided very helpful information about how the laws have changed and the benefits of updating our trust since it was last updated before 2010. He is honest, professional and trustworthy. I will definitely refer family and friends to Ryan!
Posted by Amy | November 07, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Professional, Sensitive, Thorough Estate Planning
Ryan Apperson has been assisting my husband and me with our estate plan after I bid on his generous estate plan donation at a fundraising event in April. Although we began the process with Ryan in June, we have been remiss in getting back to him in a timely manner due to work conflicts, but he has co...
Posted by Megan | June 05, 2017 | Hired Attorney
Highly Recommend
Ryan is an absolute breeze to work with and we would recommend him 100%. As a young family, we wanted to execute a will and create a trust so we would feel more secure as our family grows. Ryan guided us every step of the way and helped us answer the tough questions that come with estate planning. He...
"I know Ryan as a fellow alumni, and now professionally as a fellow attorney. When I had a client who needed to have their estate plan put together quickly, I knew I could trust Ryan with the task. He is professional, courteous, and thoughtful to individual needs. My client felt great relief to finally have his affairs in order and his concerns quickly replaced with the confidence that only comes with being prepared. As an attorney I am typically hesitant to recommend other professionals without knowing they will take care of my clients to the same degree that I would. I am glad to say that I feel comfortable when I refer a client, family member or friend to Ryan, that they will be taken care of and thank me for the referral."
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Notary Public Commission (No. 2196807), State of California Secretary of State
2013
Certificate with Distinction, Labor and Employment Law, Golden Gate University School of Law
2013
Certificate with Distinction, Public Interest Law, Golden Gate University School of Law
2016 - Present
Owner/Attorney, Law Office of Ryan H. Apperson
2014 - 2016
Labor Relations Representative, California School Employees Association
2020 - Present
Contra Costa Bar Association, Barristers/Young Lawyers SectionEx Officio, Immediate Past President
2018 - Present
Business Networking International, Cornerstone Referrals ChapterMembership Committee
2017 - Present
Contra Costa Young DemocratsSecretary
2016 - Present
Contra Costa County Bar Association, Estate Planning & Probate SectionMember
2016 - Present
Contra Costa Young DemocratsVice President of External Affairs
2016 - Present
Contra Costa County Bar Association, Barristers/Young Lawyers SectionBoard Member
2015 - Present
Contra Costa County Bar AssociationMember
2015 - Present
Contra Costa County Bar Association, Employment SectionMember
2015 - Present
State Bar of CaliforniaMember
2018 - 2019
Contra Costa County Bar Association, BarristersPresident
2017 - 2018
Business Networking International, Cornerstone Referrals ChapterGrowth Coordinator
2017 - 2018
Contra Costa County Bar Association, Barristers/Young Lawyers SectionVice President
2013
JD - Juris Doctor
2007
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2004
Associate of Arts
2017
Estate Planning and Probate in California
2017
Estate Planning 101
2017
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