Atty. Ryan L. Dostart
Prior to working as an attorney with our firm, Mr. Dostart joined Dreyer Babich Buccola Wood Campora as a law clerk for four years while attending law school at night.
Profile Summary
About Ryan L. Dostart at a glance
Ryan L. Dostart is a personal injury attorney based in Folsom, California, practicing at Dostart Law Group PC. Educated at Lincoln Law School of Sacramento (J.D., 2011). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026). Serands clients in Folsom, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
Want to Get Service From This Attorney?
Sign up free and choose one of the two methods below.
Have a legal question? Sign up free, submit it through the Ask the Attorney module and receive a focused answer from a specialist.
- Free to ask a question
- Answers from specialist attorneys
- Optional private / anonymous question
Request an online video meeting or an in-person consultation at the attorney's office. Pick a time that works for you and share the details securely.
- Online video meeting
- In-person at the attorney's office
- Secure messaging and payment
About
- Prior to working as an attorney with our firm, Mr. Dostart joined Dreyer Babich Buccola Wood Campora as a law clerk for four years while attending law school at night
- Mr. Dostart is passionate about helping injury victims and has recovered over $50 million in settlements for his deserving clients
- He has been selected for inclusion as a Rising Star by Northern California Super Lawyers®
- Mr. Dostart has also been selected by his peers as one of the top attorneys in Sacramento
- Mr. Dostart's list of successful verdicts/settlements is long, but a few examples include: Mr. Dostart co-tried Hackett v
- Silva Trucking, et al. wherein the jury returned a verdict of $34,921,215.33 (an additional $4,664,330.48 in pre-judgment interest and expert costs were subsequently added to the verdict)
- This was the largest personal injury verdict in the State of California in 2013 and remains the largest personal injury verdict in Sacramento County
- With Mr. Buccola and Florida co-counsel, Mr. Dostart prosecuted the tragic death of a 21-year-old woman who fell during a parasailing incident while honeymooning with her husband
- After multiple years of litigation across several states, the matter resolved just before trial, with a major hotel chain and multiple parasailing parts manufacturers contributing to a confidential settlement
- In another case involving a crane collapse and near-amputation arm injury, Mr. Dostart took over 30 depositions while co-prosecuting the case with Mr. Buccola and Mr. Greenblatt
- After never receiving a single offer from the crane company, the case resolved on the first day of trial with the defendant crane company paying $3,400,000
- Mr. Dostart represented a Wisconsin family in a wrongful death claim that arose out of a rear-end collision involving a commercial semi-truck
- After months of litigation, the matter resolved short of trial for $5,750,000
- In another case in which a young woman was rear-ended by a commercial vehicle, the defense only offered $350,000
- After taking the case to trial, the woman received a $2,900,000 verdict, including more than $1 million for past and future medical care and an additional $1.9 million for past and future pain and suffering
- Mr. Dostart grew up in the Sierra Foothills
- When not advocating for his clients, he can be found spending time with his wife, Raina (the two met and started dating as teenagers), and their two precocious daughters, Mia and Gabriella
- Mr. Dostart also enjoys Brazilian Jiu-Jitsu
Practice Areas Explained
Ryan L. Dostart's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Ryan L. Dostart handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
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 L. Dostart is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury 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 Folsom 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.
Looking for additional California attorneys? Browse all attorneys in Folsom or all attorneys in California.
Frequently Asked
Common questions about Ryan L. Dostart
Where is Ryan L. Dostart's law office located?
What practice areas does Ryan L. Dostart handle?
Where did Ryan L. Dostart go to law school?
How can I contact Ryan L. Dostart for a consultation?
What awards or recognition has Ryan L. Dostart received?
Practice Areas
Education
Awards
Reviews
No reviews yet.