Atty. Ryan D. Harris

Atty. Ryan D. Harris

Ryan D. Harris is the founder and managing attorney of Harris Personal Injury Lawyers, Inc., which he established in 2005 to provide seriously injured individuals with strong, compassionate, and locally based legal representation.

San Luis Obispo San Luis Obispo 25 yrs experience 25 year
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Profile Summary

About Ryan D. Harris at a glance

Ryan D. Harris is a Founder and Managing Attorney based in San Luis Obispo, California, practicing at Harris Personal Injury Lawyers, Inc.. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Their practice focuses on car accidents, truck accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, and motorcycle. Admitted to practice in California (2001) and U.S. District Court, District of California (2002). Educated at California Western School of Law (J.D., 2001) and Brigham Young University (B.A. History, 1998). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in San Luis Obispo, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Ryan D. Harris is the founder and managing attorney of Harris Personal Injury Lawyers, Inc., which he established in 2005 to provide seriously injured individuals with strong, compassionate, and locally based legal representation
  • Under his visionary leadership, the firm has expanded to serve thousands of clients throughout California while maintaining a steadfast client-first philosophy
  • Ryan has extensive experience handling cases involving catastrophic injuries and wrongful death, and is known for holding insurance companies accountable to secure just outcomes for his clients
  • Recognized for his professional achievements, he has been named a Super Lawyers Rising Star and has received honors as a Top Attorney in San Diego by The New York Times and Los Angeles Magazine
  • Ryan is a dedicated member of the Consumer Attorneys of California, the Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles, and the Consumer Attorneys of San Diego, reflecting his ongoing commitment to the advancement of personal injury law and advocacy for individuals and families statewide
  • Outside of his legal practice, Ryan enjoys traveling, skiing, tennis, and spending quality time with his wife and children

Practice Areas Explained

Ryan D. Harris's Areas of Practice

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

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

Ryan D. Harris is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in California →

Truck Accidents

Ryan D. Harris is one of 4,975 truck accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse truck accidents attorneys in California →

Wrongful Death

Ryan D. Harris is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in California →

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Ryan D. Harris is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in California →

Motorcycle Accidents

Ryan D. Harris is one of 11,237 motorcycle attorneys indexed nationally. Browse motorcycle attorneys in California →

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 Luis Obispo 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Ryan D. Harris

Where is Ryan D. Harris's law office located?
Ryan D. Harris's law practice is located in San Luis Obispo, California. The firm is Harris Personal Injury Lawyers, Inc.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Ryan D. Harris handle?
Ryan D. Harris focuses on car accidents, truck accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, motorcycle. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Ryan D. Harris practiced law?
Ryan D. Harris has 25+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2001.
Where did Ryan D. Harris go to law school?
Ryan D. Harris earned their education at (J.D., 2001); (B.A. History, 1998).
How can I contact Ryan D. Harris for a consultation?
You can contact Ryan D. Harris 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 Ryan D. Harris received?
Ryan D. Harris's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
California Western School of Law
- 2001
B.A. History
Brigham Young University
- 1998

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

California
Admitted: 2001
U.S. District Court, District of California
Admitted: 2002

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