Ryan Dunn, Business Attorney in Los Angeles, California
Over 17 years of legal practice · focused on Business and Litigation
Spertus, Josephs & Minnick LLP
Los Angeles, CA
Practicing business in Los Angeles since 2009.
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Ryan Dunn is an attorney based in Los Angeles, CALIFORNIA. The practice focuses on Business and Litigation. Ryan has over 17 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Spertus, Josephs & Minnick LLP.
- Based in
- Los Angeles, CALIFORNIA
- Experience
- over 17 years
- Known for
- Business · Litigation
- Handles Business and Litigation matters from Los Angeles, CALIFORNIA.
- Over 17 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026).
About Ryan Dunn: Ryan Dunn is an attorney based in Los Angeles, CALIFORNIA. The practice focuses on Business and Litigation. Ryan has over 17 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Spertus, Josephs & Minnick LLP.
Areas of practice
Practice areas handled by Ryan Dunn
Ryan concentrates on business and litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case Ryan handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Business cases in Los Angeles, California
Ryan takes business matters in Los Angeles, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Ryan agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases in Los Angeles, California
Ryan takes litigation matters in Los Angeles, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Ryan agrees to represent you.
Biography
About Ryan Dunn — Over 17 years of California business experience
Ryan Dunn is an attorney based in Los Angeles, CALIFORNIA. The practice focuses on Business and Litigation. Ryan has over 17 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Spertus, Josephs & Minnick LLP.
Ryan’s practice focuses on complex civil litigation and appeals on a wide range of topics for a diverse set of clients. Before joining Spertus, Josephs & Minnick Ryan represented cities, water districts, business improvement districts, and other public entities in public revenue class actions, election disputes, land use cases, Public Records Act matters, CEQA and other environmental matters, commercial litigation, and related appeals. Ryan has successfully argued several appeals in California appellate courts, leading to multiple published opinions, and has helped draft dozens of appellate briefs, petitions for appellate writ relief and Supreme Court review, and amicus briefs. He also served as general counsel for a Santa Barbara County municipal water district serving tens of thousands of customers, where he advised a board of five elected officials on their duties and responsibilities under California law, and he has been named a Southern California Rising Star by Super Lawyers magazine several times.
After law school, Ryan worked as a research attorney for two Los Angeles Superior Court judges with civil case assignments, drafting bench memoranda for dozens of motions for summary judgment, demurrers, discovery disputes, and other motions in a broad spectrum of civil cases, including employment matters, real estate disputes, and government tort claims. Ryan also litigated environmental and product liability matters in Minneapolis at the firm now known as Faegre Drinker.
Ryan received his law degree from the UCLA School of Law and a master’s degree in urban planning from the UCLA School of Public Affairs the same year. He assisted two law professors in their research efforts while at UCLA and was named a Distinguished Advocate by the UCLA Moot Court Honors Program. He graduated with honors from the University of Wisconsin-Madison and worked for an affordable housing developer in the Minneapolis area after college. When not in the office, you might find him at a dog park with his rescue pit bull Rizzo, rooting for the Chicago Cubs or Wisconsin Badgers, or exploring Los Angeles by foot or bike.
How Ryan handles business matters
Ryan’s practice focuses on complex civil litigation and appeals on a wide range of topics for a diverse set of clients. Before joining Spertus, Josephs & Minnick Ryan represented cities, water districts, business improvement districts, and other public entities in public revenue class actions, election disputes, land use cases, Public Records Act matters, CEQA and other environmental matters,…
Who Ryan represents
Ryan reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business and litigation matters in Los Angeles and the surrounding California area.
Credentials
Ryan Dunn's legal education and bar admissions
University of California Los Angeles
J.D. · 2009
Jurisdictions
Ryan's state bar admissions
California, The Stat
2009 · ACTIVE
Ryan studied at J.D. in University of California Los Angeles.
Law school and academic background
Ryan completed J.D. in University of California Los Angeles. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Ryan runs in California is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Awards, publications, and recognition of Ryan Dunn
Ryan has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026).
Locations
Ryan Dunn's office in Los Angeles
Ryan's primary office is at 617 West Seventh Street, Suite 200, Los Angeles, California, 90017. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
Spertus, Josephs & Minnick LLP
617 West Seventh Street, Suite 200
Los Angeles, California 90017
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How to hire Ryan Dunn — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Ryan usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Ryan charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Ryan's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Ryan will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a business attorney in Los Angeles, California
A short list to run through before you commit: How many business matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Ryan
Ryan discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in business practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every business matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Ryan confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Ryan's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many business practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Ryan Dunn
How much does it cost to hire Ryan for a business case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Ryan walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Ryan offer a free consultation?
Ryan charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Ryan's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Ryan's current terms during booking.
How long do business cases in California typically take?
Simple business matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Ryan gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Ryan take my case if I'm outside Los Angeles?
Ryan is licensed in California. Matters governed by California law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Ryan will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Ryan?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Ryan will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Ryan accepting new business clients right now?
Ryan's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Business attorneys serving Los Angeles, San Francisco and San Diego in California
Ryan handles business matters throughout California. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified business attorneys in that community.
- Los Angeles39,975 attorneys
- San Francisco26,380 attorneys
- San Diego16,903 attorneys
- Sacramento10,561 attorneys
- Irvine6,831 attorneys
- Oakland5,709 attorneys
- San Jose5,009 attorneys
- Palo Alto4,084 attorneys
- Beverly Hills3,348 attorneys
- Newport Beach3,106 attorneys
- Pasadena2,894 attorneys
- Santa Monica2,756 attorneys
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