Ryan O. Garrity

Representing his clients in all phases of the litigation process, Ryan analyzes claims, deposes key witnesses, shepherds discovery, drafts motions and other court-required documentation, completes pre-trial preparations and takes an assertive and strategic approach at trial. In addition, he helps clients navigate through the mediation and arbitration processes. Ryan also represents clients in litigation regarding credit collection practices, including alleged violations of the TCPA, FDCPA and bankruptcy stays. On the transaction side of his practice, Ryan drafts construction contracts and works on creditors rights matters, including complex commercial loan workouts and collections for regional and national banks. He also advises clients on the benefits and consequences of prejudgment writs of garnishment and prejudgment writs of attachment, often obtaining injunctions against fraudulent transfers and other extraordinary relief. Ryan is a graduate of Leadership Sarasota, a Chamber of Commerce program completed by many of the citys top business leaders. He ranks among the Florida Super Lawyers Rising Stars in General Litigation, Business Litigation and Construction Litigation. Presentations Changing Your Construction Contracts for COVID-19, Gulf Coast Builders and Xchange, August 18, 2020 Navigating the Prime Contract: Advice for Contractors and Subcontractors, Lunch and Learn for Gulf Coast Builders Xchange, The Grove in Lakewood Ranch, Florida, October 11, 2019