About
Ryan A. McLeod is a highly respected South Carolina family law attorney and a Managing Partner at McDougall Self Currence McLeod, LLP. He represents clients in all aspects of family law, with a strong focus on complex, high-asset, and military divorce cases. Known for integrity and discretion, Ryan advises business owners, professionals, executives, and service members throughout South Carolina with a results-driven and strategic approach.
Ryan earned his J.D. from the Mercer University Walter F. George School of Law and was admitted to practice law in South Carolina in 1998. His legal education provided a strong foundation in litigation, negotiation, and dispute resolution. This academic training supports his ability to manage emotionally charged family law matters while maintaining focus on long-term outcomes and practical solutions for his clients.
With decades of experience, Ryan is a skilled litigator and negotiator who tailors legal strategies to each client’s unique situation. He is also a certified South Carolina Family Court Mediator and regularly mediates complex divorce cases for attorneys across the state. His admissions include the South Carolina Bar and the U.S. District Court for South Carolina, reflecting broad trial and courtroom experience.
Ryan A. McLeod plays an active leadership role in the legal community, including serving as President of the South Carolina Chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers. He has been consistently recognized as a South Carolina Super Lawyer since 2014. Through focused advocacy and thoughtful guidance, Ryan helps clients navigate difficult family law matters while protecting their interests and working toward fair, lasting resolutions.
Law Office Affiliations
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Managing Partner, McDougall Self Currence McLeod, LLP
- Member, South Carolina Bar
- Fellow, American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers
- Member, South Carolina Association for Justice
- Member, Sumter County Bar Association
- Member, Richland County Bar Association
Licensed State
- South Carolina
Education
- Mercer University
Juris Doctor (JD)
Awards & Badges




- Adoption
- Alimony
- Child Custody
- Child Support
- Divorce & Separation
- Mediation And Collaborative Law
- Military Divorce
- Uncontested Divorce




