Ryan E. Stearns

Ryan E. Stearns is the founding and managing partner of Stearns Kim Stearns & Ryan, a respected law firm in Torrance, California. He has over three decades of legal experience and is recognized as a top attorney in Southern California. Mr. Stearns has been selected as a Southern California “Super Lawyer” multiple times, an honor awarded to the top 5% of attorneys in the region. He is also a Certified Family Law Specialist by the State Bar of California.

Mr. Stearns earned his Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of California, Berkeley, in 1987. He later received his Juris Doctorate from Southwestern University School of Law in 1992. Since his admission to the California Bar in 1993, he has been licensed to practice in all state and federal courts in California.

Mr. Stearns is an experienced attorney handling a broad spectrum of legal matters for individuals and businesses. His primary practice areas include family law, real estate law, business and corporate law, employment law, and trusts and estates. He also serves as general counsel to multiple companies, including real estate developers, commercial property owners, and financial institutions. Offering both transactional representation and litigation services, he delivers comprehensive, end-to-end legal solutions tailored to each client’s needs.

Mr. Stearns has tried and mediated hundreds of cases, representing clients in complex disputes and high-stakes transactions. He has handled significant matters such as structuring multimillion-dollar real estate deals, advising businesses on corporate governance, and litigating family law cases. His clients include Fortune 500 companies, executives, small businesses, and professionals across diverse industries.

In addition to his legal practice, Mr. Stearns has contributed to the legal community through education and service. He is a former lecturer for the Los Angeles County Bar Association and a designated Advocate by the National Institute of Trial Advocacy. He has also served on the boards of legal and community organizations, providing pro bono counsel and supporting public service initiatives.

Mr. Stearns is dedicated to delivering strategic, results-driven representation for his clients while upholding the highest standards of professionalism.

Law Office Affiliations

• Founding Partner, Stearns & Ryan, Lawyers
• Member, Los Angeles County Bar Association
• Member, South Bay Bar Association
• Member, American Bar Association, Litigation Section
• Member, Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles, Litigation Section

Licensed State

• California

Education

• Southwestern University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of California, Berkeley
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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