Ryan J. Bies
Shareholder
Overview
Ryan is a shareholder with Dougherty, Molenda, Solfest, Hills & Bauer P.A. Ryan's practice is divided between assisting clients with family law matters and serving as an assistant city attorney for a number of south metro municipalities. Ryan's municipal law practice includes representing municipalities in both criminal prosecution and civil matters.
From 2014 to 2018, Ryan was listed as a Rising Star in Minnesota Super Lawyers Magazine. In 2015, Ryan was recognized as a 2015 Up & Coming Attorney by Minnesota Lawyer, Minnesota's premier legal newspaper. Ryan was selected to Super Lawyers for 2019 - 2024. Super Lawyers is an exclusive list of top-rated attorneys in specific practice areas who were chosen after thorough evaluation of numerous criteria.
Practices
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Family law cases, including divorce, child custody, child support, spousal maintenance, prenuptial agreements and adoption, can be extremely complex and emotionally charged. The decisions you make in your family law case can affect you for the rest of your life. An experienced family law attorney can make this difficult process much easier to bear, helping you make sound, informed decisions about these critical legal matters.
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Several of our attorneys provide representation to municipalities throughout the South Metro area of the Twin Cities. For more information, please visit our municipal law page.
Credentials
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University of St. Thomas School of Law, Minneapolis, Minnesota
Honors: Dean’s Award: Top grade in Lawyering Skills
Honors: Faculty Search Committee
Honors: Finance Committee
Luther College, Decorah, Iowa
B.A.
Major: Biology
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Rising Stars List, 2014-2018
Super Lawyers List, 2019-2024
Dean's Award: Lawyering Skills
MN Up & Coming Attorney, 2015
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Minnesota
U.S. District Court, Minnesota
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Minnesota State Bar Association, Member
Dakota County Bar Association, Member
First Judicial District Bar Association, Member, Secretary/Treasurer (2014-15) and Vice President (2015-16)
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Apple Valley Chamber of Commerce