Av. Ryan Donner Willen

Av. Ryan Donner Willen

Ryan Willen focuses his practice on civil litigation, sports law, workers’ compensation defense litigation, and business and real estate matters. As an associate in the workers’ compensation group, Ryan regularly defends and advises employers on legal, regulatory, and compliance matters.

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Profile Summary

About Ryan Donner Willen at a glance

Ryan Donner Willen is an Associate based in Cleveland, Ohio, practicing at Nicola, Gudbranson & Cooper, LLC. They have 3+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2023. Their practice focuses on business, workers comp, litigation, government, and entertainment. Admitted to practice in Ohio Supreme Court (2023). Educated at Cleveland State University College of Law (J.D., 2023) and Washington & Jefferson College (B.A. Economics, 2018). Active member of Professional and civic activities • Member, Ohio State Bar Association • Coach, Cleveland State University College of Law baseball arbitration team. Serands clients in Cleveland, OH and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

Hakkında

  • Ryan Willen focuses his practice on civil litigation, sports law, workers’ compensation defense litigation, and business and real estate matters
  • As an associate in the workers’ compensation group, Ryan regularly defends and advises employers on legal, regulatory, and compliance matters
  • Before practicing law, Ryan worked in athletics as both an athlete and a coach
  • He served as the head coach for Israel’s Junior National Team in European Championships
  • This experience provides Ryan with a unique perspective to understand, evaluate, and address the issues facing athletes, parents, and athletic organizations
  • In addition to his work in sports law and workers’ compensation, Ryan provides legal counsel to small business owners and their executives
  • He also assists the attorneys who lead the firm’s municipal law practice
  • Career Associate, Nicola, Gudbranson & Cooper (2023-present) •Cleveland State University College of Law (JD, 2023) •Head Coach, Israel Association of Baseball, Tel Aviv, ISR (2018-2019)

Practice Areas Explained

Ryan Donner Willen's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Ryan Donner Willen 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.

Ryan Donner Willen is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Ohio →

Workers Compensation

Workers compensation lawyers help injured workers get medical care, lost wages, and disability benefits. Free consult, no fee unless you win.

Ryan Donner Willen is one of 55,389 workers comp attorneys indexed nationally. Browse workers comp attorneys in Ohio →

Civil Litigation

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

Ryan Donner Willen is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Ohio →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

Ryan Donner Willen is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in Ohio →

Entertainment & Sports Law

Entertainment lawyers for music, film, sports contracts, talent representation, and IP licensing.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Ohio

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Ryan Donner Willen

Where is Ryan Donner Willen's law office located?
Ryan Donner Willen's law practice is located in Cleveland, Ohio. The firm is Nicola, Gudbranson & Cooper, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Ryan Donner Willen handle?
Ryan Donner Willen focuses on business, workers comp, litigation, government, entertainment. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Ohio.
How long has Ryan Donner Willen practiced law?
Ryan Donner Willen has 3+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2023.
Where did Ryan Donner Willen go to law school?
Ryan Donner Willen earned their education at (J.D., 2023); (B.A. Economics, 2018).
How can I contact Ryan Donner Willen for a consultation?
You can contact Ryan Donner Willen directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.

Eğitim

J.D.
Cleveland State University College of Law
- 2023
B.A. Economics
Washington & Jefferson College
- 2018

Bar Admissions

Ohio Supreme Court
Admitted: 2023

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