Ryan Hancey

CEO

Salt Lake City, Utah, United States25 yrs 10 mos experience

Key Highlights

  • Secured a landmark $15M verdict for accountability.
  • Over 24 years of experience in high stakes litigation.
  • Admitted to the United States Supreme Court.
Stackforce AI infers this person is a seasoned trial lawyer specializing in high-stakes legal cases.

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Skills

Core Skills

LitigationTrial Law

Other Skills

StrategyCommercial LitigationAccountabilityTortsLeadershipContractsCivil LitigationCorporate LawPersonal InjuryTrialsReal Estate Litigation

About

She was just 21 when she died in jail of dehydration due to opiate withdrawal while staff ignored her for five days. Her name was Madison Jensen. And for almost nine years, I refused to let her death be treated like a paperwork error. After multiple dismissal attempts and an appeal to the Tenth Circuit, a federal jury returned a $15,007,508 verdict. Not because the case was easy. Because accountability mattered. That case defines how I practice law. I am a trial lawyer who plays the long game. When institutions fail people and expect silence or shortcuts, I stay. I prepare. And I take cases as far as they need to go. What I Focus On: I handle high stakes litigation where outcomes have real consequences, including: • Complex commercial litigation • Wrongful death • Products liability and professional liability • Real estate and construction disputes • Institution level accountability cases My track record includes multiple six- and seven-figure jury verdicts. I have been practicing for over 24 years and am admitted to the United States Supreme Court, the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals, and all Utah state and federal courts. How I Work With Other Lawyers: Nearly all of my work comes from referrals. I serve as trial counsel and litigation muscle for attorneys who need someone willing to commit for the duration, not just the early rounds. I believe in transparency, collaboration, and keeping referring counsel fully informed from start to finish. If a case requires patience, credibility, and courtroom resolve, that’s where I add value. Let’s Connect. If you’re an attorney evaluating a high exposure case or client matter that cannot be rushed, feel free to message me here on LinkedIn.

Experience

Kesler | rust

Owner/Partner/Litigation Director

Jun 2000Present · 25 yrs 10 mos · Salt Lake City, Utah, United States

StrategyCommercial LitigationLitigationTrial Law

Education

University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law

Doctor of Law (J.D.) — Law

Jan 1999Jan 2001

Utah State University

Bachelor's degree — Economics

Jan 1995Jan 1998

Murray High School

High School

Jan 1990Jan 1992

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