Atty. Ryan Kroll
RYAN KROLL , a partner at SSJ Law, has extensive experience in Personal Injury Litigation, Employment Litigation, Complex Business Litigation, Administrative Law, Gaming Law, and Land Use. Ryan has logged hundreds of hours representing clients in civil trials and hearings before various state agencies, planning commissions, and city councils.
Gaming Law & More Attorney · Serving Playa Del Rey, CA · 21+ Years Experience
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About Ryan Kroll at a Glance
Ryan Kroll is a Partner based in Playa Del Rey, California, practicing at Solomon, Saltsman & Jamieson. They have 21+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2005. Their practice focuses on wrongful death, personal injury, employment, zoning, and litigation. Admitted to practice in California (2005), Oregon (2012), Washington (2012), and Alaska U.S. District Court of Oregon U.S. District Court Central District of California U.S. Distric (2020). Educated at University of Florida Levin College of Law (J.D., 2004) and University of Florida (B.S. Accounting., 2000). Serves clients in Playa Del Rey, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Ryan Kroll
- RYAN KROLL, a partner at SSJ Law, has extensive experience in Personal Injury Litigation, Employment Litigation, Complex Business Litigation, Administrative Law, Gaming Law, and Land Use
- Ryan has logged hundreds of hours representing clients in civil trials and hearings before various state agencies, planning commissions, and city councils
- Licensed to practice law in California, Washington, and Oregon, Ryan has represented both plaintiffs and defendants in wrongful death cases, personal injury, insurance disputes, employment matters, and business and contract disputes
- He is also an experienced gaming lawyer who has assisted many start-up gaming operations concerning compliance with state and federal gaming laws
- Ryan has a vast knowledge of Indian Law and has participated in compact negotiations with the Governor of California on behalf of tribes
- With significant victories both as a trial attorney and as an appellate attorney, Ryan has seven times been voted a “Rising Star” by Oregon SuperLawyers® and twice by Southern California SuperLawyers®, an honor bestowed on no more than 2.5% of young attorneys
- In addition to graduating magna cum laude from the University of Florida Levin College of Law, Ryan earned a Master of Accounting degree and is a Florida-licensed Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
- Ryan loves playing guitar, wrestling tigers, reading, and running marathons and ultramarathons throughout the west coast, but most of all he loves chasing after his toddler twins
- Honors & Awards • Recipient of “Rising Star” SuperLawyers award Oregon 2019, 2018, 2017, 2016, 2015, 2014, 2013 • Recipient of “Rising Star” SuperLawyers award California 2012, 2011 • Profiled in Southern California’s Top Rated Lawyers 2012 edition • AVVO™ Rating Media • Former Host and Panelist for Legal Help Live™ Notable Matters • Conducted a three-week civil trial that resulted in a settlement for $1.8 million
- Hamilton Wines, Inc. v
- Hamilton (56-2971-484-94039-CU-FR-VTA) • Conducted a five-week trial that resulted in a $1.67 million judgment for his client
- Ridgetop Ranch Properties, Inc. v
- Jacobsen EZ-GO (Case No. MC 013551) • Conducted a three-week trial that resulted in a $3.56 million judgment, including attorneys’ fees
- Morales v
- Los Angeles County Metropolitan Transportation Authority (Case No. BC 339557) • Appellate victories before the California Supreme Court (Quintanar, 40 Cal. 4th 1) and Court of Appeal (Rondon, 151 Cal
- App 4th 1274) thta resulted in over 150 SSJ clients ultimately prevailing in the administrative actions filed against them for alleged violations. • Instrumental in developing and prevailing upon the legal theories that culminated in the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals holding that an additional 8,050 Gaming Device Licenses are available under the 1999 Tribal-State Compacts, which allow 61 Indian Tribes in California to operate slot machines
- In increasing the number of Licenses available, Gaming Tribes are now able to operate additional slot machines resulting in an estimated increase of more than a billion dollars ($1,000,000,000) in gaming revenue to Tribes over the remainder of the Compacts
- Classes/Seminars Taught • Lecturer, Tribal Sovereignty and Indian Gaming Law at Southwestern University – 2011 • Lecturer, Legal Writing and Effective Persuasive Writing at Southwestern University – 201
Practice Areas Explained
Ryan Kroll's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Ryan Kroll handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Playa Del Rey.
Wrongful Death in Playa Del Rey
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Personal Injury in Playa Del Rey
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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Employment Law in Playa Del Rey
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
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Land Use & Zoning in Playa Del Rey
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Civil Litigation in Playa Del Rey
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Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Playa Del Rey
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 Playa Del Rey 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 venue, 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.
Playa Del Rey Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Playa Del Rey-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 Playa Del Rey Choose Ryan Kroll
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 Kroll's practice in the field of wrongful death, personal injury, employment, zoning, and litigation.
Decade-Tested Legal Experience
Ryan Kroll brings 21+ 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 California, Oregon, and Washington, Ryan Kroll can represent clients in cases that span state lines or require counsel in multiple jurisdictions.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering wrongful death, personal injury, and employment, Ryan Kroll can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Playa Del Rey
A Playa Del Rey-based practice means Ryan Kroll 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 Kroll Handles in Playa Del Rey
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