Education

Ryan is a graduate of the University of Windsor and Acadia University, having received his Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) degree at Windsor and having received his Bachelor of Kinesiology (BKIN Sports Management) degree at Acadia.  He was called to the Bar in 2007 and maintains his skills by attending continuing education programs offered by the Law Society of Upper Canada.

Experience

Ryan has practiced law in St. Catharines since 2007.  Currently, he is a member of the corporate/commercial team at Lancaster, Brooks & Welch.  In this capacity, Ryan provides advice regarding the various methods of carrying on a business.  He also assists in the incorporation and organization of companies and drafts security agreements, shareholder agreements, leases and other documents of a corporate or commercial nature for his clients.  Ryan handles residential and commercial real estate transactions, including the preparation of deeds and mortgages.  Estate planning, including the drafting of wills and powers of attorney are also within Ryan’s experience.

Associations

o        Member - Law Society of Upper Canada (2007-present)

o        Member - Lincoln County Law Association (2006-present)

o        Member St. Bride’s Anglican Church (1990-present)

o        Member – Sport’s Lawyers Association (2003-present)

o        Member – St. Catharines Rowing Club (2006-present)

Areas of Law

Corporate, Commercial, Real Estate, Estate Planning, Intellectual Property, and Sports Law