Atty. Ryan Stump

Atty. Ryan Stump

Ryan D. Stump represents clients in both federal and state court systems across North Carolina.

Charlotte Charlotte 15 Years Experience 15 year
Call (980) 399-0020

Profile Summary

About Ryan Stump at a glance

Ryan Stump is a Founder based in Charlotte, North Carolina, practicing at Charlotte Estate Planning. They have 15+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2011. Their practice focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, and poa. Admitted to practice in North Carolina (2011). Educated at Campbell University Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law J.D. (—). Recognitions include Peer Reviewed. Serves clients in Charlotte, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Ryan D. Stump represents clients in both federal and state court systems across North Carolina
  • Although Ryan is primarily a criminal defense attorney, Ryan has a heavy interest in the field of drunk driving
  • In fact, he is a member of the National College for DUI Defense, and the American Association of Premier DUI Attorneys A North Carolina native, Mr. Stump received his B.A., graduating cum laude, from Campbell University and his J.D. from Campbell University’s Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law
  • While the majority of his experience is from the defense table, Mr. Stump also worked with the United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of North Carolina
  • During his time with the U.S
  • Attorney’s office, Mr. Stump worked with the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force (“OCDEFT”), where he focused on aiding the investigation and prosecution of federal drug and organized crime matters
  • The time spent with the U.S
  • Attorney’s Office provided Mr. Stump with the knowledge of how the Government prepares and prosecutes its cases from the initial detention hearing, all the way through trial and sentencing
  • Upon graduation from law school, Mr. Stump took a position with First National Bank
  • At First National Bank, Mr. Stump served as both corporate counsel and as the estate planning attorney for the bank’s high net worth client
  • The experience as corporate counsel has provided Mr. Stump with the understanding of the inner workings of banks and financial institutions, which in many cases has benefited his clients in the defense of financial crimes, commonly referred to as “white collar crimes”
  • Realizing his true passion, Mr. Stump then returned to criminal defense litigation to ensure his clients are zealously advocated for, throughout the criminal justice court system
  • As a founder and managing partner of Randall & Stump, PLLC, Mr. Stump’s goal is to provide unparalleled representation to his clients while treating his clients like the people they are, not a file number. “Too often some attorneys lose sight of why they got into the legal profession, which was to help people who don’t have the ‘know-how’ or ‘where-with-all’ to help themselves
  • There is no greater honor than someone trusting you and confidently placing their future in your hands during what is likely the scariest and most stressful time of their life,” Mr. Stump said
  • At Randall & Stump, PLLC the goal is to always be that trusted ally for its clients, no matter how tough the battle may be
  • During his career, Mr. Stump has successfully defended his clients in cases ranging from minor traffic infractions to offenses carrying sentences of life in prison without parole
  • Mr. Stump has continued his legal education by attending both state and national DWI education seminars, the White Collar Criminal Defense College at Stetson University and the National Criminal Defense College’s Trial Practice Institute in Macon, Georgia
  • In 2014, Mr. Stump was nominated and awarded as a Top 100 Trial Lawyer and Top 40 Under 40 Trial Lawyer by the National Trial Lawyers Association
  • In September 2015, Attorney Stump attended and graduated from the Trial Lawyers College in Dubois, Wyoming, which was founded by prominent trial lawyer Gerry Spence
  • The Trial Lawyers College is the only one of its kind in the United States
  • Only 100 lawyers from across the United States are accepted per year and undergo an intensive three-week course to improve their trial skills
  • The improvement of these skills results in a better advocate both in and out of the courtroom for Attorney Stump’s clients
  • Mr. Stump is a member of the North Carolina Bar Association, the Mecklenburg Bar Association, the National Trial Lawyers Association and the National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
  • CLASSES/SEMINARS • State and national DWI education seminar, White Collar Criminal Defense College at Stetson University • State and national DWI education seminar, National Criminal Defense College’s Trial Practice Institute in Macon, Georgia HONORS AND AWARDS • Top 100 Trial Lawyer, 2014 • Top 40 Under 40 by the National Trial Lawyers, 2014 • Avvo Client’s Choice Award, 2014 PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS AND MEMBERSHIPS • North Carolina Bar Association, Member • Mecklenburg Bar Association, Member • National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers, Member • The National Trial Lawyers Association, Member • National College for DUI Defense , Member PAST EMPLOYMENT POSITIONS • Roberts Law Group, PLLC, Associate Attorney • First National Bank, Corporate Counsel and Estate Planning Attorney • United States Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of North Carolina, Clerk • Roberts Law Group, PLLC, Clerk FRATERNITIES/SORORITIES • Phi Alpha Delta Legal Fraternity

Practice Areas Explained

Ryan Stump's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Ryan Stump handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Trusts

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Probate

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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

Ryan Stump is one of 203,974 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in North Carolina →

Power of Attorney

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in North Carolina

Practicing law in North Carolina. Legal matters in North Carolina are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Charlotte are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate North Carolina state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in North Carolina 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 North Carolina courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Ryan Stump

Where is Ryan Stump's law office located?
Ryan Stump's law practice is located in Charlotte, North Carolina. The firm is Charlotte Estate Planning. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Ryan Stump handle?
Ryan Stump focuses on trusts, probate, estate planning, poa. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in North Carolina.
How long has Ryan Stump practiced law?
Ryan Stump has 15+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2011.
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Ryan Stump's notable recognition includes: Peer Reviewed.

Education

Campbell University Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law J.D.
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Awards

Peer Reviewed

Bar Admissions

North Carolina
Admitted: 2011

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