Practice Areas
Serving California families in estate planning, trust administration, and probate — from a Walnut Creek office that supports clients throughout the Bay Area.
Three practice areas, one focused attorney.
Ryan devotes his practice to the laws that protect California families — before, during, and after a loss. Explore each area to learn what's included and what to expect.
Estate Planning
Living trusts, pour-over wills, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives — a complete plan that reflects your wishes and keeps your family out of probate court.
Learn more →Trust Administration
Guidance for successor trustees — beneficiary notices, accountings, asset marshaling, and distribution — so you can fulfill your duties under California law with confidence.
Learn more →Probate
Court-supervised estate administration from petition to final distribution. Ryan represents executors, administrators, and beneficiaries through every step of the California probate process.
Learn more →Advanced training. Local roots. Careful, client-first work.
Ryan's practice is built on deep subject-matter training and direct involvement in the Contra Costa legal community.
LL.M. in Estate Planning (2024)
Master of Laws from Golden Gate University School of Law — advanced training beyond the JD, focused specifically on the laws Ryan practices every day.
State Bar No. 303197
Admitted to the State Bar of California in 2015. Ryan represents California clients through his Walnut Creek office and handles matters across the Bay Area.
Contra Costa Bar Association
Member of the Estate Planning & Probate Section of the Contra Costa County Bar Association — engaged with the local bench, bar, and probate courts.
Trusted by Bay Area families.
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Ryan made what felt like an intimidating process feel manageable. He explained every document in plain English and delivered exactly what our family needed.
Professional, responsive, and genuinely cares about the outcome. We felt listened to from the first call. I've already referred three friends to Ryan's office.
Walked us through setting up a living trust after our first child was born. Fair price, clear process, zero surprises. Highly recommend for any Bay Area family.
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Legal Disclaimer
This page is a form of advertisement. Any communication herein does not create an attorney-client relationship. Likewise, no communications herein should be considered legal advice. For any client to enter into an attorney-client relationship with my office, a separate written agreement is required.