Ryan Saylor

Associate Attorney

Ryan T. Saylor is an experienced litigator with a career spanning service as a U.S. Army Judge Advocate, Assistant District Attorney, in-house counsel for a national insurer, partner at a national law firm, and owner of a boutique litigation law firm. His diverse legal background includes both defending major companies and representing individuals in high-stakes personal injury matters – experience that gives him a rare and valuable perspective in the courtroom.

Before joining Tawney, Acosta & Chaparro P.C., much of Ryan’s practice was on the defense side, yet some of his most meaningful work came when he was the plaintiff’s attorney and represented friends and family members injured through the negligence of others. These cases ignited his passion for personal injury law and his commitment to securing justice and fair compensation for those in their most difficult moments.

Ryan has extensive trial experience in oilfield and industrial death and injury cases, commercial trucking death and injury cases, premises liability matters, and insurance bad faith claims, the vast majority of which involved multi-million-dollar disputes. His strategic approach, combined with a dedication to personal client care, ensures that every case is handled with both precision and compassion.

A recognized voice in the legal and insurance communities, Ryan has delivered multiple high-level presentations at industry conventions, sharing his expertise with peers and professionals nationwide.

Licensures

  • State Bar of Florida
  • State Bar of New Mexico
  • State Bar of New Jersey
  • United States District Court for the District of New Mexico

Education

  • University of New Mexico, Master in Business Administration (summa cum laude and elected class speaker)
  • United States’ Army Judge Advocate General School, Judge Advocate Basic Officer Course Graduate (Dean’s List)
  • Seton Hall University School of Law, Juris Doctor (magna cum laude), Order of the Coif, Appellate Advocacy Award for Best Oral Argument, Senior Articles Editor and Member of THE SETON HALL LAW REVIEW.
  • Middle Tennessee State University, B.S. in Aviation Maintenance Management (magna cum laude)

Non-Legal Licenses

  • FAA Commercial Pilot (Single/Multi Engine Land, Instrument, Airplane)
  • FAA Flight Instructor (Single/Multi Engine Land, Instrument, Airplane)
  • FAA Mechanic (Airframe & Powerplant)

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