Atty. Ryan M. Theis
Ryan Theis is a litigation attorney who represents contractors, developers, property owners and business owners. He also assists individuals and corporations in product liability and medical malpractice matters.
Appellate Practice & More Attorney · Serving Minneapolis, MN
Profile Summary
About Ryan M. Theis at a Glance
Ryan M. Theis is a employment, business, real estate, construction, and estate litigation attorney based in Minneapolis, Minnesota, practicing at Sapientia Law Group PLLC. Educated at Mitchell Hamline School of Law (J.D., 2016). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Construction (2026). Serves clients in Minneapolis, MN and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Ryan M. Theis
- Ryan Theis is a litigation attorney who represents contractors, developers, property owners and business owners
- He also assists individuals and corporations in product liability and medical malpractice matters
- Ryan strives to resolve each of his client’s disputes favorably short of litigation, but when litigation is unavoidable he works tirelessly to resolve it in a quick and cost-effective manner
- Prior to joining H&J, Ryan represented plaintiffs and defendants property damage, multi-party construction, insurance coverage, and product liability litigation
- He also has experience in other areas including: antitrust, class actions, personal injury, real estate, wrongful death, business litigation, employment litigation, and shareholder disputes
- Ryan is also a Minnesota Rule 114 Qualified Neutral
- Clients value Ryan’s honesty and competitive nature when they find themselves in an unfortunate position, often through no fault of their own
- With his breadth of experience as an attorney, Ryan is in a unique position to help these clients achieve a favorable result
- Not everyone is wired to be a litigator
- It can be stressful and the prospect of positive resolution can be bleak at times
- Ryan relishes these challenges and strives to make the process as stress-free as possible for his clients
- Ryan is licensed to practice in the Minnesota State and Federal courts
Practice Areas Explained
Ryan M. Theis's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Ryan M. Theis handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in Minneapolis.
Employment Law in Minneapolis
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Ryan M. Theis is one of 167,770 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Minnesota →
Business & Corporate Law in Minneapolis
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
Ryan M. Theis is one of 497,491 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Minnesota →
Real Estate Law in Minneapolis
Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
Ryan M. Theis is one of 313,729 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in Minnesota →
Construction Law in Minneapolis
Ryan M. Theis is one of 40,302 construction attorneys indexed nationally. Browse construction attorneys in Minnesota →
Estate & Trust Litigation in Minneapolis
Ryan M. Theis is one of 19,876 estate litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate litigation attorneys in Minnesota →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in Minneapolis
Practicing law in Minnesota. Legal matters in Minnesota are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Minneapolis are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Minnesota state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Minnesota 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 Minnesota courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
Minneapolis Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a Minneapolis-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 Minneapolis Choose Ryan M. Theis
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 M. Theis's practice in the field of employment, business, real estate, construction, and estate litigation.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering employment, business, and real estate, Ryan M. Theis can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in Minneapolis
A Minneapolis-based practice means Ryan M. Theis attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Ryan M. Theis Handles in Minneapolis
Below is a representative sample of the types of matters Ryan M. Theis has experience with under Minnesota law. If your situation involves one of these case categories, this attorney may be well positioned to help you understand your options.
This list is illustrative, not exhaustive. Contact Ryan M. Theis directly to discuss the specifics of your situation.
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