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Ryan Stearn

Firm: Law Office of Ryan B. Stearn, P.C.

29829 GREENFIELD RD STE 103 , Southfield , Michigan 48076 Zip code: 48076

Practice Areas: Bankruptcy, Collections, Condominium , Debtor/Creditor, Immigration & Naturalization , Real Estate , Real Estate

Ryan B. Stearn has dedicated his career to providing compassionate and effective legal solutions for individuals facing financial difficulties. A graduate of the University of Michigan with a bachelor’s degree in biology, Ryan initially planned to pursue medical school. However, after working at a law firm, he discovered his passion for law and earned his Juris Doctorate from Wayne State University Law School, becoming an attorney in 2000.. Ryan’s practice is centered on helping clients overcome debt-related challenges. He takes a personalized approach, carefully evaluating each client’s financial circumstances to provide tailored advice and strategies. Over the years, Ryan has assisted clients in restructuring debts, reducing credit card balances, lowering mortgage payments, negotiating short sales, and pursuing bankruptcy solutions when appropriate. His dedication to his clients’ well-being and unique skills in financial law have earned him a reputation as a trusted advocate.. With a commitment to delivering practical and results-oriented legal counsel, Ryan strives to help his clients achieve financial stability and move forward with confidence. His experience and client-focused approach make him a valuable ally for those seeking relief from financial burdens.

Contact: +1 (248) 213-7879

Ryan Plecha

Firm: Kostopoulos Rodriguez, PLLC

550 W. Merrill , Birmingham , Michigan 48009 Zip code: 48009

Practice Areas: Litigation

• Where did you grow up?. I grew up in Redford, Michigan. I played little league baseball throughout my entire childhood and have many memories of those glorious summer days on the diamond. I generally played first-base and was not necessarily the fastest kid on the team. One play has stuck in my mind for over 20 years. A hard ground-ball was hit to me and I dove to my left and was able to catch the ball, but when I looked up I knew I would not have the time to get up and get over to touch the base to get the runner out. So I improvised and barrel rolled over to the base and tagged it with my glove in time to get the runner out. I remember everyone cheering and laughing at the same time for my unusual tactics. I was happy and proud of my creativity and getting the out. I also received the game-ball signed by my entire team, which I still have to this day. Always be creative and never give up.. • Outside of family, who was an important mentor in your life and how did this person impact your career?. John (Jack) Lundeen, Esq.. Jack taught me two valuable lessons, one explicitly and one by example. First, he told me that I needed to be more assertive and to go after what I wanted and not to let shyness or fear of failure to get in my way. I never forgot that conversation, and the transformation was not an overnight process and is by no means complete. I always knew that I needed to break through my shyness to achieve the goals I desired, but hearing it from someone else really catalyzed the process.. Secondly, having the opportunity to live and work with Jack at his Lake Oswego, Oregon law office, during my Kalamazoo College externship taught me a very important lesson, lawyers are not cookie cutter shapes made from a particular mold and the best lawyers are those that are true to their own personality. Jack’s personality was not what I would pictured as the traditional attorney, but he was his own person and comfortable in his own skin. He did not change whether in court, with clients or out shooting pool. I learned that I do not need to change who I am to be successful either, and that is the greatest lesson I could have learned, even if it took me a few years to realize and appreciate.. • What was your first job? What did you learn from the experience?. My first job was in an IGA grocery store in Redford, Michigan. The first thing that I learned was not to mix bleach and ammonia while mopping! But in reflecting back on my time as stock boy/bagger/meat slicer/cart-getter/etc., I did learn many valuable lessons, which include the value of independence, responsibility, work-ethic, customer service, and the joy of doing a job well, even if no one else notices. I also learned that sometimes the most undesirable and tedious job can be the most important and that every job deserves my best. Of course, my first job also taught me the joy of receiving a paycheck.. • Name a big blue-sky goal that you would like to accomplish in your career.. My big career goal is to have no regrets and to know that no matter what the result I did the best that I could for my clients in the most ethical, compassionate and zealous manner possible.. • You travel back in the time to the era when you were in law school, and you find your law school self sitting in the library. Knowing what you know now, what advice would you give to yourself?. The practice of law teaches you many things, which is why we practice law and do not perfect law. Many of the lessons I have learned in my post-law school years leads to a similar conclusion, knowing the law is only half of the battle to being a successful attorney. I would tell my law-school self to hone my networking skills, practice public speaking abilities, improve critical and creative thinking skills and become more self-aware. Along with that message, I would tell my law-school self to have more fun because the demands and pressures of a career in the law do not get any less after graduating and passing the bar.. • Please share your best tip for balancing your professional life and your personal life.. Do not focus on balance because there will never be a perfect balance, but strive to make the most of the time you spend at and away from work.. • If you could not be a lawyer, what occupation would you choose?. If I could not be a lawyer I would likely choose to become a teacher or professor. I had the opportunity to be a teaching assistant for many classes in law school and really enjoyed helping students learn. There is a challenge and deeper understanding of many things when one has to break things down to core elements and communicate those things to other people. Just like the law the world is always changes and things being taught are always evolving and keeping things interesting.. • Everyone has a “guilty pleasure.” What is yours?. Fine pens. • What is your favorite book or movie and why?. Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory is my favorite movie because it takes me back to simpler times and allows me get lost in a “world of pure imagination.” Also, every time I watch Willy Wonka, I catch something new, think about something in a different way, or have new life experiences to reflect on in juxtaposition with the fantasy world. Most importantly, it always puts a smile on my face.. • What is your favorite vacation spot?. Home- Over the last few years I have gained a new appreciation for being at home. The demands life and work sometimes keep me away from the luxury of home and the sense of content and relaxation that can come only at home. I have been to the Caribbean’s, Virgin Island, Belize, Cancun, Florida, California and other far away destinations and they are all wonderful and unique, but the one thing they have in common is that the feeling of returning home. Also, it is pretty hard to travel with my co-counsel named Roxy who is an 85 pound American Bulldog.. • What are two things about you that not many people know?. 1. I do not know how to whistle or blow bubbles with gum. 2. I have been to 7 Guns n Roses concerts in 5 cities and 2 countries.. • How would you describe yourself in one word?. Dedicated

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Ryan Ramsayer

Firm: Barone Defense Firm

280 N. Old Woodward Ave. , Birmingham , Michigan 48390

Practice Areas: DUI & DWI

Originally from Northern Minnesota, I have always committed myself to defending the rights of all Americans. This began with joining United States Marine Corps Infantry and fighting in Afghanistan. Upon my return home, I began to put my experience to good use as I trained for a new battlefield, the courtroom.. After attending my hometown college, Bemidji State University, I came to Michigan to attend law school at Michigan State University College of Law. While at MSU Law, I was fortunate to participate in the Geoffrey Fieger Trial Practice Institute. The two-year program trained me in the specific skills required for successful trial advocacy. During that period, I also gained experience by clerking at several firms. I used those opportunities to study various areas of the legal profession, honing my research and written advocacy skills.. Since my acceptance to the Michigan Bar Association in 2009, I have been defending the accused as a member of the Barone Defense Firm. In my time with the BDF, I have represented hundreds of clients, filed countless motions, conducted extensive trials, and won impressive victories. I have fought diligently to represent the best interests of my clients both in and out of court. It is my goal to provide to my clients the type of representation I would want if placed in their shoes. It is a point of pride to not only be knowledgeable, but available. It does not do my clients any good if I know and understand what is going on and they do not.. With the BDF, I also handle the driver's license restorations for the firm. I have had the opportunity to help hundreds of clients safely return to the road. With my representation, many who had been denied on multiple attempts have finally cleared their last hurdle and those making a first attempt have been spared precious years without driving.. No matter the accusation, I am here to fight for you.

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Ryan Riehl

Firm: Bodman PLC

201 S Division St Ste 400 , Ann Arbor , Michigan 48104 Zip code: 48104

Practice Areas: Estate , Taxation - State & Federal, Estate Planning

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Ryan T. Glanville

Firm: Thompson, Thompson and Glanville, PLC

111 East Court Street PO Box 609 4 , Ludington , Michigan 49431 Zip code: 49431

Practice Areas: Civil ,Construction ,Criminal Defense ,Drug Crimes,DUI/DWI,Personal Injury

Contact: 231-843-8579

Ryan Sweeney

Firm: Cramer, Minock & Sweeney, P.L.C.

339 E Liberty St. , Ann Arbor , Michigan 48104 Zip code: 48104

Practice Areas: Estate Planning

I obtained my Bachelor's degree from the University of Michigan in 2003 and my juris doctor from Michigan State University College of Law in 2006. I am currently a member in good standing in the Michigan State Bar and a member of the Washtenaw County Bar Association. I am a partner at Cramer, Minock & Sweeney, P.L.C. in Ann Arbor, Michigan where I work as a general practice attorney with my primary focus in Family Law, Estate Planning, Probate and Business law.

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