Ryan G. Blanch

A leading attorney with over 25 years of experience, specializing in criminal defense, financial crime cases, and corporate reputation management. Currently serves as the Managing Partner at Repute Law + PR (Reputation Attorneys) and the Owner of The Blanch Law Firm. Previously worked at Andrews Kurth.

He earned his JD from the Dedman School of Law at Southern Methodist University (1999) and a BA from the University of California, Los Angeles (1995). He is a member of several prestigious professional organizations, including the American Trial Lawyers Association and the Criminal Defense Trial Lawyers Association.

He has received the highest AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell (2020) and was recognized among the “Top 100 Trial Lawyers” by National Trial Lawyers and Outstanding Attorneys.

Throughout his career, he has successfully defended clients in complex cases, including money laundering, insurance fraud, price-fixing conspiracies, and violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act (FCPA). In many instances, he has secured full dismissal of charges or significantly reduced penalties.

He is a frequent speaker at legal conferences and in the media. He has provided expert commentary for BBC, Fox News, Newsweek, Entrepreneur, and other publications on corporate law, criminal defense, and crisis PR. He is also the author of articles on corporate reputation protection and legal risk management.

Features

• Bankruptcy Appeals
• Bankruptcy Fraud Defense
• Boating and Recreational Injuries
• Car Accident Liability Claims
• Creditor Harassment Protection
• Debt Settlement and Negotiation
• Discrimination Cases (Race, Gender, Disability)
• Distracted Driving Incidents
• Drunk Driving Accident Cases
• Foreclosure Defense
• Freedom of Speech Cases
• Hit-and-Run Cases
• Human Rights Advocacy
• LGBTQ+ Rights
• Motorcycle and Truck Accidents
• Multi-Vehicle Pileups
• Pedestrian and Cyclist Injuries
• Police Misconduct
• Prisoner Rights Cases
• Rear-End Collisions
• Religious Rights Cases
• Uninsured and Underinsured Motorist Claims
• Voting Rights Cases

• License
  Licensed in New York
  State: New York
  Acquired: 2000
  Currently Registered
  
• Honors
  2020 - AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
  2017 - Top 100 Trial Lawyers, National Trial Lawyers
  2014 - Top 100 Trial Attorney, The National Trial Lawyers
  2014 - Top Attorney Award, Outstanding Attorneys
  2011 - Awarded Executive Committee Standing, Criminal Defense Trial Lawyer Association
  2011 - NY Metro Outstanding Young Lawyer, Top Attorneys
  1998 - Best Oral Advocate, National Criminal Moot Court Competition: D.C.
• Work Experience
  1999 - 2003 Attorney, Andrews Kurth
  2003 - Present Owner, The Blanch Law Firm
  2021 - Present Managing Partner, Repute Law + PR (aka Reputation Attorneys)
• Associations
  2011 - Present
  American Trial Lawyers Association - Member
  2011 - Present
  Criminal Defense Trial Lawyer's Association - Executive Committee Member
  2011 - Present
  ABA Cooperation/Prosecution/Sentencing Committee - Member
• Education
  1999 - Southern Methodist University, Dedman School of Law - JD - Juris Doctor
  1995 - University of California - Los Angeles - BA - Bachelor of Arts
• Speaking Engagements
  2011 - Airline Avoids Antitrust Charges - Airline Avoids Antitrust Charges - Federal Court FCPA Argument
  2010 - Foreign Corrupt Practices Act: Daimler Chrysler - Foreign Corrupt Practices Act: Daimler Chrysler - BBC
  2004 - Defending Mortgage Fraud Allegations and Related Real Estate Legal Pitfalls - Defending Mortgage Fraud Allegations and Related Real Estate Legal Pitfalls - Manhattan Mortgage and the Law
• Publications
  2022 - Entrepreneur Magazine
  Recovering From an SEC Press Release
  2022 - Newsweek
  A Roadmap for New Capital Raising Rules That Place Entrepreneurs at the Intersection of PR and Legal
  2016 - TBLF
  Grand Jury Subpoenas
  1998 - Pace Law Journal
  Model Appellate Brief: Standing & Ripeness
• Languages
  Spanish - Native / Fluent
  Russian - Native / Fluent
  Polish - Native / Fluent
  Arabic - Native / Fluent
  English - Native / Fluent

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