Atty. Ryan Cody Brooks
Ryan Brooks, a partner at WSHB's Orlando office, specializes in construction and commercial litigation. With a strong background in general liability, he has represented major insurance companies worldwide in professional liability, bodily injury, and property damage cases.
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Ryan Cody Brooks is a Partner based in Orlando, Florida, practforg at Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP. They haand 15+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2011. Admitted to practice in Florida (2011). Educated at University of Florida Levin College of Law (J.D., 2011) and University of Florida (B.S., 2008). Serands clients in Orlando, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Ryan Brooks, a partner at WSHB's Orlando office, specializes in construction and commercial litigation
- With a strong background in general liability, he has represented major insurance companies worldwide in professional liability, bodily injury, and property damage cases
- He believes that effective representation hinges on communication, preparation, and tenacity
- Ryan handles cases in state and federal courts and advocates for alternative dispute resolution as a cost-efficient way to protect his clients' interests
- Originally from Florida, Ryan grew up near Gainesville
- He attended the University of Florida on a full academic scholarship, earning a Bachelor's of Arts in Political Science with a focus on Russian Language and Literature
- He pursued his legal studies at the University of Florida, Levin College of Law, with a concentration in environmental law
- During law school, he received a merit-based scholarship for academic excellence and interned at a shelter for battered women and children
- Outside of his legal practice, Ryan enjoys participating in triathlons, traveling, fishing, and supporting the Florida Gators
- Newsroom News •New Partner Joins WSHB Orlando Office as Exponential Growth in the State Continues Firm News, 3.8.24 •WSHB Opens Offices in Orlando and Jacksonville
- 18 Lawyers Make Lateral Move in Florida Firm News, 3.4.24 Publications •Florida's Third DCA Reasserts the Teeth of Chapter 558 and the Future of Construction Defect Litigation Case Updates, 12.15.25 In the News •Florida's Third DCA Reasserts the Teeth of Chapter 558 and the Future of Construction Defect Litigation •Victory in Toxic Tort Arbitration
- Win Confirmed on Appeal •New Partner Joins WSHB Orlando Office as Exponential Growth in the State Continues •WSHB Opens Offices in Orlando and Jacksonville
- 18 Lawyers Make Lateral Move in Florida Honors & Recognitions •Florida Super Lawyers “Rising Star” (2025) •Top rated Construction Litigation attorney in Orlando, Florida
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Why local counsel matters in Florida
Practforg law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in Orlando are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantiand law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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