Atty. Ryan Benjamin Opel
Ryan Benjamin Opel is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, corporate finance, franchise and 3 other areas of law. Ryan received a M.A. degree from Duke University in 2002, and has been licensed for 24 years.
Corporate Finance & More Attorney · Serving Lansing, MI · 24+ Years Experience
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About Ryan Benjamin Opel at a Glance
Ryan Benjamin Opel is a Partner based in Lansing, Michigan, practicing at Honigman Miller Schwartz and Cohn LLP. They have 24+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2002. Their practice focuses on criminal defense, business, m&a, and securities. Admitted to practice in North Carolina (2002), North Carolina (2002), Arizona (2012), and Arizona (2012). Educated at Duke University School of Law (J.D., 2002) and Duke University (M.A. Psychology, 2002). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Forsyth (Member: Young Lawyers Division 21st Judicial District) North Carolina (Member: Business Law Section Young Lawyers Division) and American (Member: Business Law Section Forum on Franchising Young Lawyers Division) Bar Associations. Serves clients in Lansing, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Ryan Benjamin Opel
- Ryan Benjamin Opel is a lawyer practicing criminal defense, corporate finance, franchise and 3 other areas of law
- Ryan received a M.A. degree from Duke University in 2002, and has been licensed for 24 years
- Ryan practices at Honigman Miller Schwartz and Cohn LLP in Lansing, MI
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Ryan Benjamin Opel's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Ryan Benjamin Opel handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Lansing.
Criminal Defense in Lansing
A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.
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Business & Corporate Law in Lansing
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Mergers & Acquisitions in Lansing
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Securities Law in Lansing
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Lansing
Practicing law in Michigan. Legal matters in Michigan are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Lansing are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Michigan state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Michigan 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 Michigan courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Lansing Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Lansing-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in Lansing Choose Ryan Benjamin Opel
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Ryan Benjamin Opel's practice in the field of criminal defense, business, m&a, and securities.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Ryan Benjamin Opel brings 24+ years of hands-on legal practice — enough to have navigated the recurring fact patterns, procedural traps, and negotiation dynamics that shape case outcomes.
Multi-State Bar Admission
Licensed in North Carolina, North Carolina, and Arizona, Ryan Benjamin Opel can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering criminal defense, business, and m&a, Ryan Benjamin Opel can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Lansing
A Lansing-based practice means Ryan Benjamin Opel attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
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Common Legal Issues Ryan Benjamin Opel Handles in Lansing
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Ryan Benjamin Opel has experience with under Michigan law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
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