Ryan K Hodges

Ryan Hodges is a distinguished attorney practicing in probate, estate and trust administration, and elder law, focusing on long-term care and special needs trusts. Additionally, he is a Registered Patent Lawyer with a solid background in patent preparation and prosecution.

Bar Admissions: Ryan was admitted to the State Bar of Arizona in 2008. He is authorized to practice in all state courts, the United States District Court for the District of Arizona, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. He is also licensed to practice before the United States Patent and Trademark Office.

Education and Honors: Ryan earned his undergraduate degree in information systems, graduating summa cum laude from the W.P. Carey School of Business at Arizona State University. After a year as a software engineer, he pursued his legal education at the Sandra Day O’Connor College of Law at Arizona State University, receiving his degree magna cum laude in 2008. During law school, he served as an articles editor for Jurimetrics: The Journal of Law, Science, & Technology, and completed the law school’s certificate program in Law, Science, and Technology. He also gained valuable experience through a judicial externship with the Honorable Daniel A. Barker at the Arizona Court of Appeals.

Professional Activities and Background: Ryan is an active member of the Arizona State Bar. He participates in the State Bar of Arizona's Elder Law, Mental Health and Special Needs Planning Section, Probate and Trust Law Section, and Intellectual Property Law Section.