The Ryan Firm is proud to announce a hard fought win in the Alameda County Superior Court, where our team led by Katherine Meleski secured a dismissal of a fraud complaint with fifteen causes of action – including usury and wrongful foreclosure - against a key client. This hard-fought win underscores our unwavering commitment to defending clients against meritless claims, even in the face of complex allegations involving fraud, usury, and wrongful foreclosure.   The case, cen

In a significant victory for elder rights, The Ryan Firm successfully opposed a motion to compel arbitration brought by corporate defendants ABC Phones of North Carolina (d/b/a Victra), A2Z Wireless Holdings Inc., and Verizon (collectively “Verizon”). Our 88-year-old client, Marlene Bajak, was physically assaulted by a store employee, causing severe and life-threatening injuries – all of which was caught on video.  Verizon attempted to use their cell phone contract with Ms. B

A briefing prepared by The Ryan Firm for informed landlords, property owners, managers, and investors California is at it again—tightening the grip on landlords with new legislation taking effect January 1, 2026. Both landlords and investors (who might unintentionally become landlords under California law by acquiring a tenant-occupied property) need to be aware. Here’s an overview of the most consequential changes:   Significant Post-Disaster Landlord Duties   New Civil Code

At The Ryan Firm, we passionately protect the elderly from exploitation and abuse, and we're thrilled to share yet another recent triumph...

At The Ryan Firm, our Elder Abuse Practice Group stands as a vigilant guardian for California's seniors, fiercely combating physical and...

In a decision set for publication, the California Court of Appeal affirmed that the extended bidding period under Civil Code section...

California's mortgage foreclosure laws, particularly those governing trustee's sales, have increasingly become a source of complexity and...

Rosty Gore, a shareholder and trial team manager, has obtained yet another significant victory in a complex post-foreclosure eviction...

In the ever-evolving landscape of California's financial regulations, Senate Bill 825 (SB 825) represents a significant development that...

This month, The Ryan Firm achieved a significant victory for our client in a potentially multi-million-dollar non-disclosure case at the...

Important Changes to California Junior Lien Foreclosures Civil Code section 2924.13, which became effective on July 1, 2025, adds yet...

Matthew Aguirre joined The Ryan Firm in 2023, and is a familiar face!  Mr. Aguirre initially worked at The Ryan Firm back in 2012, until...

At The Ryan Firm, we are dedicated to helping you efficiently reclaim your property following a foreclosure.  Either as foreclosing...

The Ryan Firm is dedicated to providing top-tier legal services to meet your needs. We are thrilled to announce the addition of two...

Congratulations to Paul Kurtzhall and Matthew Aguirre on the successful outcome in the appeal of Cruz v. Nolan et al. (Case No. G063488)...

Paul J. Kurtzhall is a relatively new face at The Ryan Firm, but he has established himself as a key member of the firm in a short period...

Paul J. Kurtzhall joined The Ryan Firm in February of 2024 and went straight to doing what The Ryan Firm does best, namely, winning early...

California’s eviction laws have transformed significantly in recent years, responding to housing affordability challenges and natural...

Our hearts go out to all those who have been impacted by the terrible Palisades and Eaton fires.  In fact, and as a part of our...

Associate Attorney Chris Kiernan of The Ryan Firm obtained a complete victory for our client, avoiding near half-million-dollar loss. ...