Ryan E. Stearns, Esq.

Co-Founder & CEO

Ryan E. Stearns is the founding and managing partner of Stearns & Ryan, Lawyers, and is a denominated Southern California “Super Lawyer,” a rating bestowed on the top 5% of Southern California lawyers. Mr. Stearns handles both trial and transactional matters for the firm. His practice involves real estate, corporate/business affairs, family law, trusts/estates, and employment matters. Mr. Stearns also serves as general counsel to a number of companies.

Education:

  • University California, Berkeley, B.A. 1987

  • Southwestern University School of Law, J.D. 1992

Admissions/Certifications:

  • California – State and Federal Court, 1993

  • Certified Family Law Specialist by the CA State Bar Board of Specialization

  • Super Lawyers

Associations:

  • Los Angeles County Bar Association

  • South Bay Bar Association

  • American Bar Association, Litigation

  • America Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles Bar Association, Litigation

  • Board of Visitors, Southwestern University School of Law (past)

  • Palos Verdes Art Center, Board of Trustees

Mr. Stearns proudly boasts of playing on the 1986 U.S. Collegiate National Rugby Team for the University of California at Berkeley.

When not practicing law, you’ll likely find Mr. Stearns engaging in some kind of outdoor activity with friends and family: swimming, cycling, skiing, or golf.