About Ryan C.
Ryan C. Espegard earned his legal education at the University of Wisconsin Law School and Seattle University School of Law. He studied at both institutions before entering practice in Washington state. Those years of classroom study shaped his approach to research and advocacy and prepared him for work in both state and federal courts.
He is an attorney at Gordon Thomas Honeywell LLP. At the firm he has handled matters that require familiarity with Washington procedure and federal court practice. He joined private practice after completing his studies and has remained active in the local legal community while developing his practice at the firm.
Espegard is admitted to practice in Washington and before the U.S. District Courts for the Eastern and Western Districts of Washington. Those admissions allow him to represent clients in a range of matters at both the trial and pretrial stages. He appears in state court for issues governed by Washington law and in federal court for matters that fall under federal jurisdiction.
He maintains memberships in the Washington State Bar Association, the King County Bar Association and the Urban Land Institute. Those affiliations keep him connected to colleagues across the state and to professionals interested in urban development and land use topics. Participation in bar and professional groups also offers a platform for staying current on rule changes and judicial developments that affect practice in Washington.
Colleagues describe him as methodical in his preparation and clear in his courtroom presentations. He balances courtroom work with client counseling and document drafting. His work often requires translating complex legal rules into practical options for clients and then testing those options where necessary in court.
He currently practices at Gordon Thomas Honeywell LLP, representing clients in matters before Washington state courts and the U.S. District Courts for the Eastern and Western Districts of Washington.
