Duke University School of Law (J.D., magna cum laude, 2016)
University of Florida (B.A., Criminology and Law, cum laude, 2013)
Duke University School of Law (J.D., magna cum laude, 2016)
University of Florida (B.A., Criminology and Law, cum laude, 2013)
Law Clerk to the Honorable Michael Daly Hawkins, United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
Law Clerk to the Honorable Mark E. Walker, United States District Court for the Northern District of Florida
Ryan Weiss represents plaintiffs and defendants across the country in all types of high-stakes commercial litigation, including energy disputes, complex financial matters, business disputes, real estate litigation, and class actions. Ryan’s clients value his diligence, creativity, efficiency, and decision-making—qualities that help Ryan visualize, and then zealously advocate for, their goals.
Ryan plays a central role in all of his matters. He has examined fact and expert witnesses at trial, taken and defended numerous critical depositions, and argued dispositive and non-dispositive motions alike. Courts have praised Ryan’s “excellent” writing skills, describing him as the “linchpin” of his trial teams.
Ryan’s efforts have contributed to many favorable results for his clients. His successes include:
Ryan previously clerked for Judge Michael Daly Hawkins of the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit and Judge Mark E. Walker of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Florida, two brilliant jurists who continue to inspire Ryan to strive to become an excellent attorney and an even better human being. These clerkships provided him with a unique perspective on the inner workings of the bench—this helps him view each case with an eye towards what issues matter most to the judge and jury.
Ryan graduated magna cum laude from Duke University School of Law, where he was the Managing Editor of the Duke Law Journal and was a member of the Moot Court and Mock Trial teams. He remains an active alumnus of Duke University and currently serves as the Law School Representative on the Duke Houston Board. Ryan graduated cum laude from the University of Florida and is a die-hard Gator fan.
Managing Editor, Duke Law Journal
Moot Court Board
Mock Trial Board
Dean’s Scholar
Removing the “Silencer”: Coverage and Protection of Physician Speech Under the First Amendment, 65 Duke L.J. 801 (2016)
State Bar of Texas
State Bar of New York
United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas
United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York
United States District Court for the Southern District of New York