Atty. Ryan Brungard
Ryan, originally from St. Louis, Missouri, was licensed in Colorado in August of 2013 and thereafter joined Robert C.
Civil Litigation & More Attorney · Serving Durango, CO · 14+ Years Experience
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About Ryan Brungard at a Glance
Ryan Brungard is an Attorney based in Durango, Colorado, practicing at Savastano Brungard & Geyer, PLLC. They have 14+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2012. Their practice focuses on personal injury, criminal defense, family law, business, and federal crimes. Admitted to practice in Missouri (Inactive) (2012) and Colorado (2013). Educated at University of Tulsa College of Law (J.D., 2012) and University of Missouri, Columbia (—). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Active member of Colorado Bar Association Southwestern Colorado Bar Association Colorado Criminal Defense Bar. Serves clients in Durango, CO and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Ryan Brungard
- Ryan, originally from St. Louis, Missouri, was licensed in Colorado in August of 2013 and thereafter joined Robert C. Duthie III, P.C., the predecessor firm to DUTHIE SAVASTANO BRUNGARD, PLLC, where he has been a partner since 2015
- Ryan focuses his practice on both civil and criminal litigation in Tribal, State and Federal courts and he provides counsel and support to a diverse range of clients throughout La Plata County and the surrounding areas, who have legal needs involving any of the following: · General civil litigation – plaintiff and defense work · Criminal defense – felonies/misdemeanors · Civil/Insurance defense · Personal injury · Business and contracts · Family law and divorce Frequently, clients have issues that implicate multiple areas of law
- Due to the diverse areas of practice that Ryan and his two partners engage in daily, he excels in advocating for the firm's clients both inside the courtroom and outside the courtroom and on a broad range of different issues
- Ryan believes his client relationship dynamics are paramount to success and he takes pride in building and maintaining a strong relationship with clients
- He is known for being prepared and meticulous to detail, however, similar to his partners, he is maybe most distinguished from others by his real and raw ability to simply be himself when representing a client
- He relates to clients
- He works to humanize situations
- He is resolution-oriented
- Yet, Ryan will go to court when your case requires it
- Ryan practices various courts around the southwest Colorado Area
- He is a Colorado Criminal Justice Act Panel attorney and is often appointed by governmental authorities to represent clients, including those charged by the federal government with major crimes
- Ryan is also a member of the Southwest Colorado Bar Association and the Colorado Criminal Defense Bar
- He is committed to his local Durango community as well - helping to provide legal advice to various non-profits and serving as a member of the board of directors for Big Brothers Big Sisters of Southwest Colorado, a board he has been on for many years
- Ryan attended undergraduate school at the University of Missouri, Columbia graduating cum laude with a B.S. in Business Administration and a minor in Psychology
- Ryan attended law school at the University of Tulsa College of Law where he served as Production Editor for the Tulsa Law Review and had his article, “Finally, Crack Sentencing Reform: Why It Should Be Retroactive”, published in 47 Tulsa L. Rev. 745(2012)
- In addition to receiving his J.D. with honors in 2012, Ryan was Phi Delta Phi and received the Cali Excellence for the Future Award (Legal Reasoning, Analysis, and Writing & Tulsa Law Review)
- He maintained summer internships with Dowd and Dowd, P.C., St. Louis, MO (2010)
- the U.S
- Probation Office for the Eastern District of Missouri, St. Louis, MO (2010)
- and the Missouri Attorney General's Office, St. Louis, MO (2011)
- Before graduation, Ryan was Judicial Intern for the Honorable T. Lane Wilson, Federal Magistrate Judge, Tulsa, OK (2012)
Practice Areas Explained
Ryan Brungard's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Ryan Brungard handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Durango.
Personal Injury in Durango
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Criminal Defense in Durango
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Family Law in Durango
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Business & Corporate Law in Durango
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Federal Crimes in Durango
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Durango
Practicing law in Colorado. Legal matters in Colorado are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Durango are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Colorado state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Colorado 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 Colorado courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Durango Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Durango-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 Durango Choose Ryan Brungard
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 Brungard's practice in the field of personal injury, criminal defense, family law, business, and federal crimes.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Ryan Brungard brings 14+ 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 Missouri (Inactive) and Colorado, Ryan Brungard can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering personal injury, criminal defense, and family law, Ryan Brungard can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Durango
A Durango-based practice means Ryan Brungard 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 Brungard Handles in Durango
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Ryan Brungard has experience with under Colorado 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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