Atty. Ryan J. Dougherty, Esq.

Atty. Ryan J. Dougherty, Esq.

Ryan J. Dougherty’s practice focuses on civil litigation, including business disputes, real estate disputes, and general civil disputes.

Aspen Aspen 13 Years Experience 13 year
Call (970) 355-2280

Profile Summary

About Ryan J. Dougherty, Esq. at a glance

Ryan J. Dougherty, Esq. is a Partner based in Aspen, Colorado, practicing at Ferguson Schindler Law Firm, P.C.. They have 13+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2013. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, estate litigation, foreclosure, and hoa. Admitted to practice in Colorado (2013) and Arizona (2014). Educated at University of South Dakota School of Law (J.D., 2013) and Creighton University (B.S.B.A., 2010). Active member of Colorado Bar Association Arizona Bar Association Pitkin County Bar Association. Serves clients in Aspen, CO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Ryan J. Dougherty’s practice focuses on civil litigation, including business disputes, real estate disputes, and general civil disputes
  • Ryan has experience representing multi-billion-dollar financial institutions in complex business litigation relating to a variety of legal issues, including but not limited to, breach of contract, fraud, negligence, land disputes, misappropriation of trade secret information, unfair competition, discrimination, and construction defects
  • Ryan also has experience representing hospitality companies in land disputes, employment law, and franchising
  • Ryan is an experienced attorney in all phases of litigation and has represented clients in state and federal courts, as well as arbitration
  • Ryan brings a unique perspective to the Ferguson Schindler Law Firm, P.C. because of his education and strong business background
  • Ryan has a firm understanding of business concepts and strategies acquired through earning his Finance Degree at Creighton University
  • He refined and developed that understanding by obtaining a dual J.D. / M.B.A. degree from the University of South Dakota
  • Ryan combines his business insight and legal knowledge and instills it into his practice allowing him to easily understand client desires and objectives while effectively and efficiently achieving them
  • Prior to joining the Ferguson Schindler Law Firm, P.C., Ryan practiced in the Denver area
  • After five years of practice on the front range, he, his wife, and their three children, moved to the Roaring Fork Valley to enjoy the mountain lifestyle
  • Ryan thoroughly enjoys the outdoors spending the majority of his free time with his family golfing, fishing, boating, and skiing

Practice Areas Explained

Ryan J. Dougherty, Esq.'s Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Ryan J. Dougherty, Esq. is one of 286,061 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Colorado →

Estate & Trust Litigation

Ryan J. Dougherty, Esq. is one of 18,366 estate litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate litigation attorneys in Colorado →

Foreclosure Defense

Ryan J. Dougherty, Esq. is one of 12,926 foreclosure attorneys indexed nationally. Browse foreclosure attorneys in Colorado →

HOA & Condominium Law

Ryan J. Dougherty, Esq. is one of 5,091 hoa attorneys indexed nationally. Browse hoa attorneys in Colorado →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Colorado

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 Aspen 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.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Ryan J. Dougherty, Esq.

Where is Ryan J. Dougherty, Esq.'s law office located?
Ryan J. Dougherty, Esq.'s law practice is located in Aspen, Colorado. The firm is Ferguson Schindler Law Firm, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Ryan J. Dougherty, Esq. handle?
Ryan J. Dougherty, Esq. focuses on business, real estate, estate litigation, foreclosure, hoa. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Colorado.
How long has Ryan J. Dougherty, Esq. practiced law?
Ryan J. Dougherty, Esq. has 13+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2013.
Where did Ryan J. Dougherty, Esq. go to law school?
Ryan J. Dougherty, Esq. earned their education at (J.D., 2013); (B.S.B.A., 2010).
How can I contact Ryan J. Dougherty, Esq. for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of South Dakota School of Law
- 2013
B.S.B.A.
Creighton University
- 2010

Bar Admissions

Colorado
Admitted: 2013
Arizona
Admitted: 2014

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