Ryan previously served as President for both the WLAM and the Women’s Bar Association. She has also been selected by colleagues as a Top Lawyer in Michigan on multiple occasions and is recognized among the top 10 lawyers under 40 by the National Academy of Family Law Attorneys. She contributes regularly to the Institute of Continuing Legal Education (ICLE) as a speaker on issues involving family law and child support.
Ryan is an exceptionally strong advocate for clients during divorce or custody matters as well as a relentless litigator.
Education
- University of Detroit Mercy of Law Cum Laude – Juris Doctor 2008
- Michigan State University Bachelor of Arts 2005
- Certificate of Completion from the Family Law Certificate Program 2012
Publications
- 101 Practice Series: Breaking Down the Basics (ABA) Wrapping Up the Divorce Case 2010
- 2020-2022 Michigan Super Lawyers Magazine:
- Sorting Out Estate Plans Divorce And Custody Under COVID-19
Legal Contributor
Ryan Kelly is a member of the ICLE Family Law Advisory Board and has made several legal contributions to the ICLE. These contributions include:
- ICLE Family Law Institute Ex Parte and Temporary Orders
- ICLE Family Law Institute Hot Practice Tips, Wayne County
- Prenuptial Agreements from the Family Law Practitioner’s Perspective
- Starting the Divorce Action, Fundamentals of Divorce Practice and Procedure
- Handling a Motion Hearing for Modification of Child Support, Top Tips in Ten Minutes
- Custody, Parenting Time and Support Through Judgment
Associations
- (ICLE) Family Law Advisory Board
- (ICLE) Young Lawyer Advisory Board, Past Member
- Northville’s Main Street League, Member
- Oakland County Bar Association (OCBA), Current Member
- Wayne County Family Law Bar Association, Member
- Women Lawyers Association of Michigan (WLAM), Current Vice President
- Women Lawyers Association of Michigan (WLAM), Former Treasurer
- Women’s Bar Association, Oakland County, Past President
Awards
- “Michigan Rising Star” Super Lawyers 2010 – 2012, 2014 – 2022
- Top Lawyer in Michigan by Detroit Business Magazine 2014, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022
- Michigan Top Lawyer in Family Law 2015
- Top 10 Under 40 in Family Law by the National Academy of Family Law Attorneys
Individual Practice Areas
Family Law
More About Ryan
Ryan’s practice focuses on all aspects of family law, including divorce, child custody and support issues, paternity, parenting time disputes and spousal support modifications. Specifically, Ryan’s talents are best utilized in high conflict family situations for professionals, cases involving mental health and substance abuse issues, dealing with narcissistic personality disorders and special needs children.
Ryan is a lifelong resident of Northville where she currently resides with her husband and their two young children.
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