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He also helps new and established businesses by preparing
or analyzing commercial leases; creating necessary contracts,
which may include independent contractor agreements, non-competition
and non-disclosure agreements, service contracts and other
agreements; drafting website privacy policies and terms of
use; submitting state seller of travel registrations; protecting
copyrights; and other business legal matters.
Ryan has helped many clients resolve business and franchise
disputes before litigation using alternative dispute resolution
methods such as negotiation and mediation. He is viewed as
a peacemaker and believes many disputes can and should be
resolved without law suits.
As a practicing lawyer, Ryan pays unusual attention to customer
relationships and satisfaction. Ryan is personable and enjoys
meeting new people. He hopes that his clients will become
friends for a lifetime.
Education
University of Oregon School of Law, Juris Doctorate, 2003
Brigham Young University, Bachelor of Arts, International
Studies, 1999
Ryan graduated in the top 1/3 of his class at the University
of Oregon School of Law. During law school, Ryan was an editor
of the Oregon Review of International Law. Ryan competed well
in client counseling and mediation competitions. One of Ryan's
most exciting memories from law school was scoring an A+ (a
grade rarely awarded in law school) on his last law school
final exam for his Legal Remedies course. Ryan's education
experience is consistent with his outlook on life - enjoy
the journey and finish strong.
During the summer after his first year of law school, Ryan
served as a legal research assistant with the World Family
Policy Center - a United Nations accredited non-governmental
organization. He researched international legal matters and
composed legal memoranda. Ryan attended the United Nations
Convention in New York on the A.I.D.s pandemic. Ryan used
his talents and interests in international relations to forge
relationships with United Nations delegates from various African
and other countries.
Before law school, Ryan attended Brigham Young University
in Provo, Utah. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree in
International Studies with an emphasis on Global Economics
and a minor in French Area Studies. Ryan thoroughly enjoyed
his time as a student at BYU, and he is an enormous BYU sports
fan.
Publications
Co-Author of Government Regulation of Franchises, in Advising
Oregon Business, published by the Oregon State Bar Committee
on Continuing Legal Education
Co-Author of Business Aspects of Franchising, in Advising
Oregon Businesses, published by the Oregon State Bar Committee
on Continuing Legal Education
Co-Author of Franchise Agreement Form, in Advising Oregon
Businesses, published by the Oregon State Bar Committee on
Continuing Legal Education
Note: These publications are prepared by lawyers for use
by lawyers. Ryan was selected to co-author these publications
based on his specialized experience in franchise law.
Seminar Presentations
Peak Legal Checkup for Businesses, in Partnership with Umpqua
Bank, Tigard, Oregon, 2009
Franchise Disclosure Requirements, at the Annual Washington
Retail Seminar, Seattle, Washington, 2008
The Business Sales Process, in Partnership with Norwest Business
Sales, Welches, Oregon, 2006
Service and Leadership Activities
Before-school religious education for High School students,
2010 to present
Boy Scouts of America, Venturing Crew Leader, 2006 to 2009
Boy Scouts of America, Varsity Team Leader, 2004 to 2006
Full-time mission, The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day
Saints, Geneva, Switzerland mission, 1995 to 1997 (French
language)
Interests and Hobbies
Triathlons
Hood-to-Coast Relay
Snow and water skiing
Camping and hiking
Reading (fiction novels)
Time with family
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