Atty. Ryan Sawyer
Ryan Stewart Sawyer is a Partner in the firm’s Orlando office. His areas of practice include all aspects of insurance and general liability defense, including personal injury defense, premises liability, automobile liability, security negligence and insurance coverage disputes.
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Ryan Sawyer is a Partner based in Orlando, Florida, practicing at Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A.. They have 14+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2012. Their practice focuses on personal injury, slip & fall, product liability, and insurance. Admitted to practice in Florida U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Florida (2012). Educated at Vanderbilt University School of Law J.D. (—) and University of Maryland B.A. Government and Politics, cum laude (—). Active member of ABOTA) •Central Florida Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers (former, Associations •The Florida Bar •Orange County Bar Association •American Board of Trial Advocates. Serands clients in Orlando, FL and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Ryan Stewart Sawyer is a Partner in the firm’s Orlando office
- His areas of practice include all aspects of insurance and general liability defense, including personal injury defense, premises liability, automobile liability, security negligence and insurance coverage disputes
- Originally from Maryland, Ryan Sawyer earned his Bachelor of Arts degree in Government and Politics, cum laude, from the University of Maryland
- He was a part of the University’s Honors Program as well as a Byrd and President’s Scholar
- He later earned his Juris Doctor from Vanderbilt University School of Law
- While attending Vanderbilt, Mr. Sawyer was a Managing Editor of the Journal of Entertainment and Technology Law, and President of the Animal Law Society
- Prior to joining Cole, Scott & Kissane, Mr. Sawyer worked as an Assistant Public Defender for the 9th Judicial Circuit in Orlando, where he tried over 25 jury trials
- In his spare time, he enjoys running, playing basketball and spending time with his wife and daughter
- Awards & Recognitions The Best Lawyers in America , Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants, recognized since 2026 Newsroom News •Orange County Defense Verdict Limits Damages in High-Impact Rear-End Collision Recent Successful Trial, 3.23.2026 •Defense Resolves Uninsured Motorist Case at Policy Limits Mid Trial in Orange County, FL Recent Successful Trial, 3.11.2026 •Orlando Partners Achieve a Remarkable Verdict in Orange County Recent Successful Trial, 4.7.2025 •Successful Defense Verdict in Underinsured/Uninsured Motorist Claim Recent Successful Trial, 4.1.2025 •Complete Defense Verdict - Uninsured Motorist Claim - Seminole County Recent Successful Trial, 3.12.2024 •Defense Verdict - Admitted Liability Auto Accident - Orange County Publication, 12.11.2023
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Ryan Sawyer's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Ryan Sawyer 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 Sawyer is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Florida →
Ryan Sawyer is one of 29,473 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in Florida →
Ryan Sawyer is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in Florida →
Insurance attorneys for coverage disputes, bad faith claims, denied claims, and policy disputes.
Ryan Sawyer is one of 121,912 insurance attorneys indexed nationally. Browse insurance attorneys in Florida →
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Why local counsel matters in Florida
Practicing law in Florida. Legal matters in Florida are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Orlando are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Florida state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Florida 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 Florida courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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