Ryan, Swanson & Cleveland, PLLC
Main Office: 1201 Third Avenue, Suite 3400 | Seattle | WA | 98101-3034
Phone: 206-464-4224 | Fax: 206-583-0359
Website: https://ryanswansonlaw.com/
Year of establishment
1897
Number of partners
17
Number of offices
1
Partner to associate ratio
1.20
Biggest office
Seattle
Percentage of women attorneys
18.60
Number of attorneys
41
Number of associates
14
Ryan, Swanson & Cleveland, PLLC Reviews
view allReviewed on May 19, 2024
What would you, or others, like to see changed at employer?
The firm should adapt to changing times and give greater consideration to different lifestyle options chosen by its staff. The firm should also improve diversity ratings.
What were the things that you liked most about this employer?
The firm has plenty of work and plenty of clients to keep it busy. There is always enough work to sustain employment.
What did you not like about this institution?
The management is not a great fit for everyone. Some think the management's approach harsher than it should be.
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10+ years
Reviewed on May 19, 2024
What would you, or others, like to see changed at employer?
The firm has taken promising steps in supporting the diverse, young leaders who are emerging as practice group and committee chairs.
What were the things that you liked most about this employer?
A great bunch of people, many who have worked at Ryan Swanson for several years. There is a lot of trust in the employees to work efficiently and collaboratively, with minimal micromanaging. The Puget Sound Business Journal has listed the firm among the "Best Workplaces" list for 4 or 5 straight years, with recent high marks for minorities as a share of staff and women as a share of staff. Recent hires have been a boost for the collegial culture that has existed since I started working here over ten years ago.
How could this employer run its business to employees or the public better?
Ryan Swanson has a committee that focuses exclusively on organizing fun and engaging events for attorneys and staff. They also have a sabbatical benefit for all employees (not just lawyers) that is unmatched.
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Full time
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Overview
Headline: Ryan Swanson & Cleveland, PLLC: 118 Years of Exceptional Legal Services For over 118 years, Ryan, Swanson & Cleveland, PLLC has been a trusted provider of legal services to clients in the Bay Area and beyond. The firm has a stellar reputation for providing responsive and efficient legal services that help clients achieve their goals, large and small. The firm’s attorneys work in a variety of practice areas, including business law, real estate law, estate planning, and more. At Ryan, Swanson & Cleveland, PLLC, attorneys can benefit from the firm’s impressive history and legacy. As one of the oldest law firms in the Bay Area, the firm has an extensive network of contacts that can be leveraged to serve clients. With its long-standing commitment to excellence, the firm has earned a reputation for outstanding legal advice and service. Attorneys can also benefit from the firm’s culture of innovation. The firm is committed to staying ahead of the curve and is constantly looking for ways to use technology to improve the client experience. From cloud-based software to virtual office spaces, the firm is always looking for ways to make its services more efficient and effective. The firm offers its attorneys a dynamic and supportive work environment. There is a strong emphasis on collaboration and team work, so attorneys can enjoy the benefit of working together to solve complex legal issues. The firm also offers competitive benefits and salary packages, which can be tailored to the individual needs of each attorney. For attorneys looking for an exciting legal career, Ryan, Swanson & Cleveland, PLLC is the perfect place to start. With its long history of providing exceptional legal services, its commitment to innovation and its supportive work environment, the firm is the ideal place for attorneys to grow and develop their legal career.
Practice Areas
Ryan, Swanson & Cleveland, PLLC practices law in the following areas and works with its clients to provide the best possible legal solutions.
- Litigation
- Business Law
- Corporate Law
- Employee Benefits
- Labor And Employment Law
- Insurance
- Probate
- Real Estate
- Bankruptcy And Creditors' Rights
- Securities
- Immigration
- Estate Planning And Probate
- Taxation
- Healthcare
- Construction Law
- Intellectual Property
- Franchising
Hiring Criteria
Ryan, Swanson & Cleveland, PLLC follows the set of hiring criteria outlined below.
We consider the strength of the academic record, employment experience, law school activities, community involvement, research, writing and analytical skills, and commitment to the Pacific Northwest.
Pro bono
The firm has not reported whether it counts pro bono hours towards the minimum billable hours requirement. Pro bono hours are counted the same as billable hours for the purposes of year-end bonuses.
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Diversity
Write a reviewThe people at Ryan Swanson come from diverse cultural, social, ethnic, religious and racial backgrounds. It's important we reflect the diversity of the community around us.
Our Professional Recruiting Committee hires, develops, retains and promotes diverse talent. Over the past five years, 44 percent of our summer associates were women and 13 percent were minorities.
Summer Associate Program
Our summer associate program gives students an idea of what it is like to be an associate and, eventually, a member of the firm. We know life at Ryan Swanson is unique. Excerpts from our firm credo share how we practice law:
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