Atty. James E. Ryan

Atty. James E. Ryan

James E. Ryan is a lawyer practicing business/ commercial, estate planning/ probate/ wills, real property/ land use.

Silverdale Silverdale 52 Years Experience 52 year
Call (206) 360-0538

Profile Summary

About James E. Ryan at a glance

James E. Ryan is a Member based in Silverdale, Washington, practicing at Ryan Uptegraft & Montgomery, Inc., P.S.. They have 52+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1974. Their practice focuses on probate, estate planning, business, real estate, and zoning. Admitted to practice in Washington (1974). Educated at Drake University Law School (J.D., 1974) and Western Washington University (B.A. History, 1971). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serves clients in Silverdale, WA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • James E. Ryan is a lawyer practicing business/ commercial, estate planning/ probate/ wills, real property/ land use
  • James received a B.A. degree from Western Washington University in 1971, and has been licensed for 52 years
  • James practices at Ryan Uptegraft & Montgomery, Inc., P.S. in Silverdale, WA

Practice Areas Explained

James E. Ryan's Areas of Practice

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

Probate

James E. Ryan is one of 115,645 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Washington →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

James E. Ryan is one of 203,974 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Washington →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

James E. Ryan is one of 452,854 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Washington →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

James E. Ryan is one of 286,061 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Washington →

Land Use & Zoning

James E. Ryan is one of 36,102 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in Washington →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Washington

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James E. Ryan

Where is James E. Ryan's law office located?
James E. Ryan's law practice is located in Silverdale, Washington. The firm is Ryan Uptegraft & Montgomery, Inc., P.S.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James E. Ryan handle?
James E. Ryan focuses on probate, estate planning, business, real estate, zoning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Washington.
How long has James E. Ryan practiced law?
James E. Ryan has 52+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1974.
Where did James E. Ryan go to law school?
James E. Ryan earned their education at (J.D., 1974); (B.A. History, 1971).
How can I contact James E. Ryan for a consultation?
You can contact James E. Ryan 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 James E. Ryan received?
James E. Ryan's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Drake University Law School
- 1974
B.A. History
Western Washington University
- 1971

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Washington
Admitted: 1974

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