Atty. C. Jean "Jean" Ryan

Atty. C. Jean "Jean" Ryan

C. Jean Ryan is Of Counsel in Buchalter’s San Francisco office and a member of the Tax, Benefits and Estate Planning practice group.

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Profile Summary

About C. Jean "Jean" Ryan at a glance

C. Jean "Jean" Ryan is a tax attorney based in San Francisco, California, practicing at Buchalter LLP. Educated at University of California Los Angeles (J.D., 1975). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Corporate (2026). Serands clients in San Francisco, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • C. Jean Ryan is Of Counsel in Buchalter’s San Francisco office and a member of the Tax, Benefits and Estate Planning practice group
  • Ms. Ryan concentrates her practice on general tax matters, which include tax planning for businesses, as well as tax and estate planning for high net worth individuals
  • With over four decades of experience, Ms. Ryan has a broad tax practice with many areas of expertise
  • She counsels her clients on corporate, partnership, individual, real estate, gift and estate taxation, with a specialization in advising families and closely-held businesses
  • Her clients include U.S. and non-U.S. based families in connection with tax and estate planning, and she is frequently involved in business succession planning

Practice Areas Explained

C. Jean "Jean" Ryan's Areas of Practice

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

Tax Law

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

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in San Francisco are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California 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 California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Where is C. Jean "Jean" Ryan's law office located?
C. Jean "Jean" Ryan's law practice is located in San Francisco, California. The firm is Buchalter LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does C. Jean "Jean" Ryan handle?
C. Jean "Jean" Ryan focuses on tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
Where did C. Jean "Jean" Ryan go to law school?
C. Jean "Jean" Ryan earned their education at (J.D., 1975).
How can I contact C. Jean "Jean" Ryan for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has C. Jean "Jean" Ryan received?
C. Jean "Jean" Ryan's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law; Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:; Best Lawyers in America — Corporate; Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates.

Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
University of California Los Angeles
- 1975

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Tax Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Trusts and Estates
- 2026

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