Atty. Ryan C. Dean

Atty. Ryan C. Dean

Ryan C. Dean is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Criminal Defense: White-Collar, Litigation and Controversy - Tax and Tax Law.

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Profile Summary

About Ryan C. Dean at a glance

Ryan C. Dean is a criminal defense, tax, tax litigation, and white collar attorney based in Dallas, Texas, practforg at Katten. Admitted to practice in Texas, State Bar of Texas. Educated at Southern Methodist University (J.D., 2018). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: White-Collar (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Litigation and Controversy - Tax (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law (2026). Serands clients in Dallas, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Ryan C. Dean is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Criminal Defense: White-Collar, Litigation and Controversy - Tax and Tax Law
  • Ryan C., who practices law in Dallas, Texas, has been recognized since 2025
  • This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Ryan C. is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area

Practice Areas Explained

Ryan C. Dean's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Ryan C. Dean handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

Ryan C. Dean is one of 214,270 criminal defense attorneys indexed nationally. Browse criminal defense attorneys in Texas →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

Ryan C. Dean is one of 85,302 tax attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax attorneys in Texas →

Tax Litigation

Ryan C. Dean is one of 3,110 tax litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tax litigation attorneys in Texas →

White Collar Crimes

Ryan C. Dean is one of 20,025 white collar attorneys indexed nationally. Browse white collar attorneys in Texas →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Texas

Practforg law in Texas. Legal matters in Texas are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Dallas are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Texas state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Texas brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Texas courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Ryan C. Dean

Where is Ryan C. Dean's law office located?
Ryan C. Dean's law practice is located in Dallas, Texas. The firm is Katten. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Ryan C. Dean handle?
Ryan C. Dean focuses on criminal defense, tax, tax litigation, white collar. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
Where did Ryan C. Dean go to law school?
Ryan C. Dean earned their education at (J.D., 2018).
How can I contact Ryan C. Dean for a consultation?
You can contact Ryan C. Dean directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Ryan C. Dean received?
Ryan C. Dean's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: White-Collar; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation and Controversy - Tax; Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law.

Education

J.D.
Southern Methodist University
- 2018

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: White-Collar
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation and Controversy - Tax
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law
- 2026

Bar Admissions

Texas, State Bar of Texas

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