Ryan D. Stys

Ryan D. Stys is a trial attorney at DeSisto Law in Providence, Rhode Island. The practice focuses on civil rights defense, constitutional claims, municipal liability, employment matters, and trial litigation. Stys works with municipalities, public employees, and private clients and handles matters requiring careful review of legal rights, obligations, documents, and procedural issues.

Stys earned a J.D. from Western Michigan University Cooley Law School in 2008 and a B.S. from the University of Hartford in 2004; he also completed Judge Advocate certification at the Naval Justice School in 2009. This background supports careful legal analysis, research, and practical problem solving. The training helps with evaluating facts, identifying legal issues, communicating options clearly, and applying professional judgment to client matters.

Stys brings practical experience to the representation. His current practice focuses on civil rights defense and related constitutional and state-law claims. His earlier service as a U.S. Marine Corps judge advocate included prosecution, command legal advice, and Special Assistant U.S. Attorney work. He also served as a Rhode Island Special Assistant Attorney General handling major felonies. The work may involve counseling, document preparation, negotiation, administrative advocacy, or litigation as the matter requires.

Ryan D. Stys also brings professional experience beyond the core day-to-day practice. He has tried and litigated matters in state and federal courts and continues to serve in the Marine Corps Reserve at the rank of lieutenant colonel. His background provides direct experience with investigation, prosecution, government decision-making, and civil defense. The verified record reflects a practical, client-focused approach grounded in preparation, clear communication, and careful attention to legal details.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, DeSisto Law LLC
• Member, Rhode Island Bar Association
• Member, District of Columbia Bar
• Instructor, Civil Liability and Instructor, Police Report Writing, Rhode Island Municipal Police Training Academy

Licensed State

• Rhode Island
• District of Columbia

Education

• Western Michigan University Cooley Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Hartford
  Bachelor of Science (BS)

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