Ryan C. Wood

Ryan C. Wood is a bankruptcy attorney serving Redwood City and other Bay Area communities through his own law office. His practice includes Chapter 7 and Chapter 13 bankruptcy, creditor rights, judgment enforcement, and business law matters. He assists people facing heavy debt, foreclosure concerns, wage garnishment, and creditor collection efforts. His work focuses on helping clients understand available bankruptcy procedures and evaluate their financial and legal options.

Ryan earned a Juris Doctor from Whittier Law School in Costa Mesa, California. He also earned B.A. degrees in Criminology, Law and Society and Environmental Analysis and Design from the University of California, Irvine. His legal and undergraduate studies provide a foundation for evaluating debt disputes, court procedures, financial documentation, and the competing obligations of debtors and creditors in bankruptcy cases.

Ryan previously served as staff counsel to David Burchard, a Chapter 13 trustee for the San Francisco and Santa Rosa divisions of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of California. In that role, he conducted creditor meetings, confirmation hearings, and litigation concerning bankruptcy abuse. He was also managing attorney for the San Francisco and San Jose offices of a national consumer bankruptcy law firm.

Ryan C. Wood combines experience within the Chapter 13 trustee system with representation of individuals facing debt problems. He has worked on hundreds of bankruptcy matters and helps clients consider the consequences of repayment plans, liquidation, and creditor actions. His practice emphasizes explanations of how proceedings work and what clients can reasonably expect as they consider relief from financial pressure and efforts to protect important assets.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, West Coast Bankruptcy Attorneys
• Member, The State Bar of California
• Member, Habitat for Humanity

Licensed State

• California

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