I hired John as a personal injury attorney because of his strong knowledge and expertise of insurance and contractual law.
I have found during the entire process his legal expertise and thorough ability to review and consider all aspects of my case and settlement has been invaluable. John truly cares about his clients specific needs and situations.
I review and advise on the purchase and sale of homes, landlord tenant matters, land use, eviction and foreclosure, banking/lending, condominiums and homeowners' associations.
There are very few types of contracts that I can say that I haven't negotiated or drafted in my career. This is one of my most well developed areas of expertise.
I've handled the development and construction of more than 600,000 sq ft of office/warehouse buildings. I've advised on buying, selling, leasing, financing, raw land development, and regulatory challenges.
My practice has involved buying and selling businesses, franchises, re-branding, technology and product licensing, software agreements, corporate and LLC formation and dissolutions.
Served as a government lawyer for more than 15 years. Understanding how government works, whether it's contracts, regulatory enforcement, bidding, or countless other areas where state or local government acts, you need someone who understands it.
Having worked in a patent law firm, defended copyright and trademark infringement suits, successfully prosecuted trademarks and advised on many copyright matters, I have the knowledge and expertise to assist you.
Give your family and yourself peace of mind, quickly and affordably by putting your affairs in order with an estate plan.
14 years
COMMITTED TO PROVIDING THE HIGHEST LEVEL OF LEGAL SERVICES FOR YOUR REAL ESTATE OR BUSINESS TRANSACTION. CALL (206) 339-8230USE AN ATTORNEY WHO HAS ADVISED MORE THAN 30 STATE AGENCIES, BOARDS, & ELECTED OFFICIALS TO WORK FOR YOU.GET YOUR BUSINESS A SOUND LEGAL FOOTING BY USING ME TO EVALUATE AND DOCUMENT YOUR TRANSACTIONS.IF YOU NEED GUIDANCE IN A COMMERCIAL MATTER, I CAN MAKE THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN SUCCESS AND FAILURE.ALL ATTORNEYS CAN READ A CONTRACT, BUT ONLY EXPERIENCE ENSURES THAT YOU GET THE BEST DEAL.LAND USE IS REGULATORY IN NATURE. MISTAKES ARE COSTLY. GET THE BEST ADVICE AVAILABLE. CALL ME TODAY.DON'T ENTER INTO ANY REAL ESTATE TRANSACTION WITHOUT A SKILLED ADVISOR GUARDING YOUR BEST INTERESTS.GET AND KEEP YOUR AFFAIRS IN ORDER WITH AN ESTATE PLAN. GIVE YOURSELF AND YOUR FAMILY PEACE OF MIND.WHETHER IT IS SECURING A TRADEMARK OF INITIAL PATENT RESEARCH, I HAVE THE EXPERIENCE TO GET YOU STARTED. CALL ME.
Licensed for 38 years
StateWA
StatusActive
Acquired1984
Updated11/25/2022
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Amazing person!
John helped with a land dispute. He is not only extremely professional but cares about his clients.
Posted by Cynthia | November 24, 2019
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All around excellent attorney
I hired John as a personal injury attorney because of his strong knowledge and expertise of insurance and contractual law.
I have found during the entire process his legal expertise and thorough ability to review and consider all aspects of my case and settlement has been invaluable. John truly cares about his clients specific needs and situations.
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Posted by Tesa | April 6, 2022
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Awesome Attorney and Human!
John Ryan is dedicated and smart. He knows what hes talking about and won't steer you wrong. He is also a great person, kind and understanding and willing to sacrifice his own time for his clients. We Highly Recommend him!
Posted by Judy | November 21, 2021
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Outstanding Attorney, person, compassioette and not afraid to go to bat for our clients.
It is with great pleasure that I write an outstanding review for Attorney John Ryan. As a non profit preschool that serves the needs of children with several different learning styles and abilities, it goes with out saying we have been severely affected due to the pandemic. Through determination, grit and for lack of a better word, blood sweet and tears, we are still standing and serving families of the community as it was very evident our unique learning school is much needed in the community.
At the end of the day, we are viewed as just another business with our debtors, and landlords and beyond. We have encountered and come across some of the most vile and unethical people through out this process, as a volunteer board president who started this organization in 2014 to ensure there was a place for my child who is a non traditional learner, and many of her peers the toll this was taking was becoming too much. When we hired Attorney Ryan, it was to handle a fraction of what we were dealing with. We persevered to move forward and keep what we started going, when disparaging emails, harassment, and phone calls became too much to cary, Attorney Ryan Stepped in on several different occasions to take some of this stress off our plate, and handled the unethical treatment and “threats” with out skipping a beat. He was able to reassure us we were not in need of meeting unrealistic demands, and took over on our behalf and was very attentive and not bothered by the grotesque scare tactics used by misc companies, and people. Knowing that Attorney Ryan was handling this, while fully keeping us in the loop, and assuring us of our rights, helped relieve a huge amount of stress, anxiety and harassment, so we could focus on what really matters, carrying our mission forward and ensuring a place like this will exist in our community for years and beyond.
Respectfully,
Judy Pagni
Gig Harbor
Board President
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Posted by Vickie | February 21, 2021
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Amazing! Proficient, loyal, caring...yes, caring!
John stuck with me through a year long house sale horror. First, was the deed in lieu. I changed my mind (for which he was very gratuitous and only seemed to care that I chose the best option for myself). Next came the short sale from hell. If something could go wrong, it did. This lasted over 8 months. All along the way, he advised me on the best options. He checked on me quite a bit, was very professional but caring. I felt like I really had someone who had my back. This was especially wonderful as I was a recent widow. I highly recommend him and would give an outstanding reference to anyone who asked! Thanks John:)
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Posted by brian | April 20, 2019
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real estate contract
professional and timely.will probably need his services again in the near future
Posted by Blair | March 20, 2019
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Thank John
John is extremely knowledgeable and made my very stressful situation much easier. He was always quick to respond, easy to communicate with, and kept me informed and updated every step of my case. Not only was I pleased with the outcome, but also how quickly and efficiently he worked to achieve the result I had hoped for. I will definitely be recommending John to friends and clients.
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Posted by Dan | January 31, 2019
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Helpful and efficient
I worked with John a couple of times and I will call on him again when the need arises. He is always thorough, efficient, helps lead me through the process and makes you at ease while he uses his expertise to help you.
Posted by Jim | January 31, 2019
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Smart, Fast, and Comprehensive
Hired John for a nonprofit business problem, primarily evaluating corporate documents. I got far more with a very fast evaluation of the documents and the broader implications for the organization. I'd recommend John for a wide variety of legal assistance.
Posted by Ron Rydell | December 16, 2018
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Thank you, John Ryan
He was exactly what we needed for our situation. He was available, kept us in the loop and was quick to respond.
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State Of Washington Office Of The Attorney General
2014 - 2015
Assistant Attorney General
State Of Washington Office Of The Attorney General
1986 - 1997
Legal Cases
Guimont v Clarke, In Guimont v. Clarke, 121 Wn.2d 586, 595, 854 P.2d 1 (1993)
The State Supreme Court ruled in favor of the Plaintiffs, affirming the Superior Court and declared the MHRA unconstitutional as a violation of the "takings clause".
WEDFA v Grimm,
Municipal Finance statutory scheme deemed Constitutional. Issuance of bonds authorized.