Ryan M. Opria is an accomplished lawyer with a decade of experience handling complex
business matters of all sizes. He has conducted numerous domestic and international
arbitrations and has litigated in both state and federal courts. He also devotes
a significant part of his practice to advising businesses, professionals and entrepreneurs
with respect to contract negotiations, business organization and planning, and dispute
avoidance and resolution, among other issues.
Ryan is a native of the Kalamazoo area and a graduate of Yale University and the
University of Michigan Law School. Prior to establishing his present firm, Ryan
was an Assistant General Counsel at General Reinsurance Corporation in Stamford,
Connecticut (a Berkshire Hathaway company). He is also a former partner of Lord,
Bissell & Brook LLP in Chicago, Illinois.
Ryan's combination of big-firm and in-house experience gives him a comprehensive understanding of the issues which are critical
to clients. He responds quickly,
aggressively and cost effectively to his clients' needs. He also understands the need to balance zealous
advocacy with professionalism and respect. To that end, he is committed to building
and maintaining a reputation for honesty, tenacity, practicality and quality. He brings the full force of his knowledge and
a tireless work ethic to bear in support of his clients' causes.
Additional information on Ryan and the types of cases handled by him can be found
in the Biography and Practice Areas
sections.