Atty. William O'Brien Ryan

Atty. William O'Brien Ryan

William O'Brien Ryan is a lawyer practicing business law, tax law, bankruptcy. William received a B.A. degree from Stanford University in 1996, and has been licensed for 25 years.

Billings Billings 25 yrs experience 25 year
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Profile Summary

About William O'Brien Ryan at a glance

William O'Brien Ryan is a business, bankruptcy, and tax attorney based in Billings, Montana. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Admitted to practice in Montana (2001). Educated at University of California, Hastings College of the Law (J.D., 2001) and Stanford University (B.A., 1996). Serands clients in Billings, MT and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William O'Brien Ryan is a lawyer practicing business law, tax law, bankruptcy
  • William received a B.A. degree from Stanford University in 1996, and has been licensed for 25 years
  • William practices in Billings, MT

Practice Areas Explained

William O'Brien Ryan's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Bankruptcy & Debt

A bankruptcy attorney can help you eliminate debt, stop creditor harassment, and protect your home through Chapter 7 or Chapter 13.

William O'Brien Ryan is one of 105,321 bankruptcy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse bankruptcy attorneys in Montana →

Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Montana

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William O'Brien Ryan

Where is William O'Brien Ryan's law office located?
William O'Brien Ryan's law practice is located in Billings, Montana. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William O'Brien Ryan handle?
William O'Brien Ryan focuses on business, bankruptcy, tax. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Montana.
How long has William O'Brien Ryan practiced law?
William O'Brien Ryan has 25+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2001.
Where did William O'Brien Ryan go to law school?
William O'Brien Ryan earned their education at (J.D., 2001); (B.A., 1996).
How can I contact William O'Brien Ryan for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of California, Hastings College of the Law
- 2001
B.A.
Stanford University
- 1996

Bar Admissions

Montana
Admitted: 2001

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