About Ryan
Ryan Ross is a attorney based in Sioux City, Iowa, specializing in business law, estate planning, probate, real estate law, collections, and landlord-tenant matters. He earned his Bachelor of Science degree with distinction from Doane College in 1992 and his Juris Doctor from Willamette University College of Law in 1995. Since 1998, Ryan has been practicing law in Sioux City, handling a diverse range of legal issues for both individual and business clients. In 2021, Ryan joined Crary Huff Law Firm, bringing his experience to their team. Prior to this, he was a partner at Vriezelaar, Tigges, Edgington, Bottaro, Boden & Ross, L.L.P., a firm known for its comprehensive legal services in the tri-state area of Iowa, South Dakota, and Nebraska. His practice areas included real estate property matters, business law, and estate planning.
He has been admitted to practice in Iowa since 1996, South Dakota since 1995, and Nebraska since 1998. Additionally, he is licensed to practice in the United States Federal Court. Ryan's professional affiliations are extensive. He is a member of the Iowa State Bar Association, where he has been active in the Real Estate and Title Law Section since 2000 and the Probate, Property and Trust Law Section since 2000. He also served on the Elder Law Services Committee from 1999 to 2007. In Nebraska, he is a member of the Real Estate Section of the Nebraska State Bar Association.
His commitment to the legal community is further demonstrated by his role as President of the Woodbury County Bar Association during the 2019-2020 term. Beyond his legal practice, Ryan has been actively involved in community service. He served as Chairman of the Sioux City Planning and Zoning Board and the Sioux City Board of Adjustment. He also served on the Board of Directors for Sunrise Retirement Community. His leadership and dedication to public service have been recognized by his peers and the community. Ryan's areas of expertise encompass many legal services.
In real estate law, he has handled title opinions, title guarantees, foreclosures, deeds, sales, acquisitions, condominium transactions, purchase agreements, contracts, leases, options, easements, restrictive covenants, construction liens, landlord-tenant issues, evictions, subdivisions. Zoning and board adjustment matters. In business law, he has worked with corporations, nonprofit corporations, limited liability companies, partnerships, acquisitions, sales, mergers, contracts, succession planning, dissolutions, and licensing. His estate planning and probate practice includes wills, trusts, powers of attorney, living wills, small estates, and complex estates. Ryan's dedication to his clients and the legal profession is evident in his long-standing practice and active involvement in both professional and community organizations. His comprehensive legal knowledge and commitment to service make him a valuable resource for those seeking legal assistance in the Sioux City area.