About
Ryan Chisum is an Associate Attorney at Sandpoint Law P.C. in Sandpoint, Idaho. He focuses on civil litigation, estate planning, and practical legal problem solving for individuals and families. His work includes helping clients resolve disputes and prepare planning documents while providing steady guidance through legal issues that may involve court procedures, negotiations, or important personal and financial decisions.
Chisum earned a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from Gonzaga University and participated in the Army Reserve Officer Training Corps. He later attended the University of Idaho College of Law, served as a Legal Writing and Analysis Teaching Assistant, and graduated with honors. He was also recognized as Best Oral Advocate and Best Overall Advocate in the university’s moot court competition.
During law school, Chisum gained practical experience through internships with the Institute for Justice and the Ada County Public Defender’s Office. Before law school, he served in the Idaho Army National Guard and completed Army Flight School as a UH-60L Blackhawk helicopter pilot. These experiences strengthened his discipline, legal analysis, oral advocacy, and ability to approach complex problems methodically.
Ryan Chisum brings that combination of legal training, public-service experience, and litigation preparation to his work at Sandpoint Law. His profile emphasizes clear communication, client involvement, strategic thinking, and community commitment. By focusing on civil litigation and estate planning, he helps clients address present disputes while also making informed decisions about legal arrangements that can protect their interests over time.
Law Office Affiliations
- Attorney, Sandpoint Law P.C.
- Member, Idaho State Bar
Licensed State
- Idaho
Education
- Gonzaga University
Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Political Science
Awards & Badges

- Alternative Dispute Resolution
- Litigation





