Attorney Ryan Kelly

Ryan Kelly
Partner

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.

Two women lawyers holding a plaque award from the American Association of University Women

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

Women Lawyers Association of Michigan (WLAM), Curent Vice President
Women Lawyers Association of Michigan (WLAM), Former Treasurer
Women’s Bar Association, Oakland County, Past President
(ICLE) Family Law Advisory Board
(ICLE) Young Lawyer Advisory Board, Past Member
Wayne County Family Law Bar Association, Member
Northville’s Main Street League, Member

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.