Atty. Ryan T Downing

Atty. Ryan T Downing

Ryan works closely with clients to provide advice and counseling and to guide litigation relating to a variety of civil disputes, including labor and employment matters, commercial and business disputes, probate litigation, and other matters. He listens to the concerns of each client, and aspires to provide advice to match their goals prior to the inception of a lawsuit, or during the course of a lawsuit.

Hartford Hartford 11 yrs experience 11 year
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Profile Summary

About Ryan T Downing at a glance

Ryan T Downing is an Associate based in Hartford, Connecticut, practicing at Reid and Riege, P.C.. They have 11+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2015. Their practice focuses on probate, estate planning, employment, litigation, and elder law. Admitted to practice in Connecticut United States District Court for the District of Connecticut (2015). Educated at University of Connecticut School of Law (J.D. Tax, 2014) and Loyola Marymount University B.A. (—). Active member of Connecticut Bar Association (LGBT Section Secretary & Treasurer) Hartford County Bar Association American Bar Association. Serands clients in Hartford, CT and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Ryan works closely with clients to provide advice and counseling and to guide litigation relating to a variety of civil disputes, including labor and employment matters, commercial and business disputes, probate litigation, and other matters
  • He listens to the concerns of each client, and aspires to provide advice to match their goals prior to the inception of a lawsuit, or during the course of a lawsuit
  • Ryan is committed to ensuring that clients understand the reasoning behind legal strategies being pursued, and that his clients are well-informed regarding their cases
  • Prior to joining Reid and Riege, Ryan served as a judicial law clerk for the judges of the Connecticut Superior Court from 2017 through 2018
  • As a law clerk, Ryan worked with judges and other law clerks to draft opinions and render legal advice on a variety of unique cases
  • Ryan also obtained significant experience in civil litigation working for a mid-sized law firm for several years

Practice Areas Explained

Ryan T Downing's Areas of Practice

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

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.

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Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Elder Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Connecticut

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Ryan T Downing

Where is Ryan T Downing's law office located?
Ryan T Downing's law practice is located in Hartford, Connecticut. The firm is Reid and Riege, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Ryan T Downing handle?
Ryan T Downing focuses on probate, estate planning, employment, litigation, elder law. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Connecticut.
How long has Ryan T Downing practiced law?
Ryan T Downing has 11+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2015.
Where did Ryan T Downing go to law school?
Ryan T Downing earned their education at (J.D. Tax, 2014); (—).
How can I contact Ryan T Downing for a consultation?
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Education

J.D. Tax
University of Connecticut School of Law
- 2014
Loyola Marymount University B.A.
- In Progress

Bar Admissions

Connecticut United States District Court for the District of Connecticut
Admitted: 2015

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