Atty. Ryan E. Alexander
I practice primarily in the areas of personal injury, criminal defense and consumer bankruptcy. I am experienced in both transactional and litigation matters.
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy & More Attorney · Serving Las Vegas, NV · 19+ Years Experience
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About Ryan E. Alexander at a Glance
Ryan E. Alexander is a Principal based in Las Vegas, Nevada, practicing at Ryan Alexander. They have 19+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2007. Their practice focuses on chapter 7, personal injury, criminal defense, and bankruptcy. Admitted to practice in Wisconsin (2007) and Nevada (2009). Educated at Harvard Law School (J.D., 2007) and Brigham Young University (B.S., 2003). Active member of National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers. Serves clients in Las Vegas, NV and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Ryan E. Alexander
- I practice primarily in the areas of personal injury, criminal defense and consumer bankruptcy
- I am experienced in both transactional and litigation matters
- I have experience in copyright and trademark infringement litigation, commercial and entertainment contract litigation
- In transactional work, I have personally handled motion picture finance, television deals, reality show performance contracts, record deals, record label foundations, management contracts, song licensing, band merchandising, music publishing, songwriter and production deals, motion picture development contracts, as well as copyright and trademark counseling and filing
- I also have experience in the areas of Nevada business formation and franchises
- I have been featured as an alumni guest speaker at Harvard Law School, and as a guest presenter at the International Academy of Design and Emerson College
- The personal side:I grew up in the Niagara region of Ontario, Canada, spending much of my childhood on a farm outside a steeltown about 15 miles from Buffalo, New York
- My mothers family were mostly union iron and steelworkers, my father a military officer
- During my teen years, things got more exciting and through a random series of events I was able to spend time in Germany with my father, and later attended boarding school in New Zealand and then college in Hawaii
- I developed a strong affinity for the people and cultures of Polynesia, and even performed in Samoan and Maori culture dance troupes
- During college I took two years off to serve a religious mission in Seattle, Washington, where I worked solely with the Spanish-speaking immigrants in the metro Seattle area
- We not only taught doctrine but helped people find jobs, establish social groups and make new friends, get furniture for their empty homes, and helped people integrate and build lives in America
- Their problems were our problems, and those years working with Latin families in their homes gave me invaluable insight into the communities and the struggles of Hispanic immigrants to the USA
- It was also in Seattle that I first considered being an attorney - I never even knew any lawyers before then a big departure from wanting to be an artist
- I returned to Hawaii, changed majors from Visual Art to International Business, and worked on getting into law school
- When I went to law school at Harvard, I was the only person who said they wanted to be a plaintiffs lawyer
- a friend who is an injury lawyer won me over with stories about his cases helping severely injured people
- I was also the only person in the whole class to start their own practice right away, as soon as I was licensed I formed my first practice
- And Ive been proud to help people who have been injured, people accused of crimes, families in financial trouble, artists and small business owners with intellectual property issues and more
- I like working with people and now enjoy the counselor role of the attorney
- Im married with three young children
- I enjoy movies and documentaries, photography and graphic design, exotic sports cars and languages
- Still dabbling in Photoshop and typography, I also created the infamousHello Kitty Ferrari that went around the internet
Practice Areas Explained
Ryan E. Alexander's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Ryan E. Alexander handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Las Vegas.
Chapter 7 Bankruptcy in Las Vegas
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Personal Injury in Las Vegas
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.
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Criminal Defense in Las Vegas
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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Bankruptcy & Debt in Las Vegas
A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.
Ryan E. Alexander is one of 104,458 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Nevada →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Las Vegas
Practicing law in Nevada. Legal matters in Nevada are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Las Vegas are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Nevada state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Nevada 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 Nevada courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Las Vegas Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Las Vegas-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 Las Vegas Choose Ryan E. Alexander
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 E. Alexander's practice in the field of chapter 7, personal injury, criminal defense, and bankruptcy.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Ryan E. Alexander brings 19+ 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 Wisconsin and Nevada, Ryan E. Alexander can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering chapter 7, personal injury, and criminal defense, Ryan E. Alexander can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Las Vegas
A Las Vegas-based practice means Ryan E. Alexander 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 E. Alexander Handles in Las Vegas
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