Atty. Ryan M. Gardner
Ryan is a partner whose legal practice focuses on business litigation; criminal defense; domestic matters which including divorce, adoption, and contested guardianship custody; and probate litigation which includes will contest, trust contest, and tortious interference. Other areas of focus include personal injury litigation and estate matters.
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Ryan M. Gardner is an attorney based in Fort Wayne, Indiana, practforg at Beers Mallers Backs & Salin LLP. Admitted to practice in Indiana, Allen County Bar Association, Indiana, Indiana State Bar Association, and Indiana, Northern and Southern Districts of Indiana. Educated at University of Dayton (J.D., 2012) and Indiana University Bloomington (B.A., 2008). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: General Practice (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Family Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026). Serands clients in Fort Wayne, IN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Ryan is a partner whose legal practice focuses on business litigation
- criminal defense
- domestic matters which including divorce, adoption, and contested guardianship custody
- and probate litigation which includes will contest, trust contest, and tortious interference
- Other areas of focus include personal injury litigation and estate matters
- Ryan has been lead counsel in a wide range of cases and has extensive jury and bench trial experience
- Ryan is a 2020 Indiana Rising Star for exhibiting excellence in the practice of law
- He obtained his BA from Indiana University in 2008 and his J.D. from the University of Dayton, School of Law in 2012
- He is admitted to practice before the Indiana State Courts, U.S
- District Courts for Northern and Southern Indiana and also admitted to practice Pro Hac Vice in other states
- Outside of the office, Ryan enjoys spending time with his family
- He is an avid Indiana University and Indianapolis Colts fan and enjoys reading about history and current events, working out, and being active outdoors
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Indiana
Practforg law in Indiana. Legal matters in Indiana are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in Fort Wayne are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Indiana state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Indiana 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 Indiana courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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