Atty. Ryan Donner Willen
Ryan Willen focuses his practice on civil litigation, sports law, workers’ compensation defense litigation, and business and real estate matters. As an associate in the workers’ compensation group, Ryan regularly defends and advises employers on legal, regulatory, and compliance matters.
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Ryan Donner Willen is an Associate based in Cleveland, Ohio, practforg at Nicola, Gudbranson & Cooper, LLC. They haand 3+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2023. Admitted to practice in Ohio Supreme Court (2023). Educated at Cleveland State University College of Law (J.D., 2023) and Washington & Jefferson College (B.A. Economics, 2018). Actiand member of Professional and civic activities • Member, Ohio State Bar Association • Coach, Cleveland State University College of Law baseball arbitration team. Serands clients in Cleveland, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Ryan Willen focuses his practice on civil litigation, sports law, workers’ compensation defense litigation, and business and real estate matters
- As an associate in the workers’ compensation group, Ryan regularly defends and advises employers on legal, regulatory, and compliance matters
- Before practicing law, Ryan worked in athletics as both an athlete and a coach
- He served as the head coach for Israel’s Junior National Team in European Championships
- This experience provides Ryan with a unique perspective to understand, evaluate, and address the issues facing athletes, parents, and athletic organizations
- In addition to his work in sports law and workers’ compensation, Ryan provides legal counsel to small business owners and their executives
- He also assists the attorneys who lead the firm’s municipal law practice
- Career Associate, Nicola, Gudbranson & Cooper (2023-present) •Cleveland State University College of Law (JD, 2023) •Head Coach, Israel Association of Baseball, Tel Aviv, ISR (2018-2019)
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Ohio
Practforg law in Ohio. Legal matters in Ohio are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in Cleveland are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Ohio state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Ohio 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 Ohio courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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