Biography
Ryan Coy concentrates his practice on business litigation, representing clients in a wide range of commercial disputes in both federal and California state courts. Drawing on his substantial experience in bankruptcy litigation, Ryan advises businesses, fiduciaries, and creditors in complex cases involving restructuring, adversary proceedings, and commercial claims. He is proficient at handling federal litigation arising from Chapter 11 and Chapter 7 bankruptcy matters before U.S. Bankruptcy Courts, U.S. District Courts, and federal appellate courts. In addition to his bankruptcy experience, Ryan negotiates resolutions in commercial disputes and counsels clients and colleagues on strategic litigation decisions under bankruptcy, federal, and California law, positioning him as a versatile advocate for his clients.
Prior to joining the firm, Ryan served as an associate at a full-service national law firm and a Los Angeles-based law firm. He also served as a law clerk to the Honorable Deborah J. Saltzman and the Honorable Scott H. Yun at the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Central District of California.
While in law school, Ryan served as a judicial intern for the Honorable Paul L. Maloney at the U.S. District Court for the Western District of Michigan and a judicial intern for the Honorable Scott W. Dales at the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Western District of Michigan. He also served as the associate editor for the Michigan State Law Review.
Outside the Firm
Ryan enjoys traveling, learning, live music, and watching and attending sporting events. A native Michigander and lifelong Detroit sports fan, he’s well acquainted with both heartbreak and hope. Ryan values the perspective that comes from experiencing different places and cultures across the U.S. and abroad. He and his wife love spending weekends outdoors, finding new restaurants and coffee shops, and traveling whenever they get the chance.
Experience
Civil Litigation
- A business and individual being sued by an ex-business partner in state court regarding a breach of contract, including assisting clients in bringing cross-claims and obtaining a favorable settlement.
- A business in a state court case against a large international insurance company for breach of contract, obtaining a high settlement for client.
- An international business in defending against a breach of contract lawsuit. Obtained a settlement and dismissal of the case.
- A cryptocurrency business in pursuing a breach of contract lawsuit in federal court. Obtained a settlement for the client.
- An assignee for the benefit of creditors of an insolvent business pursuing state court litigation against former directors and officers for breach of fiduciary duty and self-dealing.
- An individual in litigation related to various tort claims for negligence and conversion of property by a corporation and against the corporation’s counsel for professional malpractice.
Fiduciary Representations
- A Chapter 7 trustee pursuing litigation for breach of contract claims and preference claims against dozens of potential defendants. Managed and resolved dozens of claims against large corporate entities.
- A liquidating trustee of a bankrupt large national law firm, handling and managing more than 40 litigation matters, which included serving as first-chair in a three-day bench trial before a U.S. District Court judge.
- A Chapter 7 trustee pursuing litigation against a fraudulent transferee, including a two-day trial, and related federal appeals. Obtained affirmations of trial judgement for the trustee in a published decision by the Bankruptcy Appellate Panel for the Ninth Circuit and successfully defended the judgment before the Ninth Circuit.
- A Chapter 7 trustee for a bankrupt general contracting company, pursuing dozens of fraudulent transfer and preferential transfer claims.
- Many Chapter 7 trustees in pursuing sales of real properties in bankruptcy court, including related litigation like turnover of property.
- Many Chapter 7 trustees in investigating, preparing, and filing complaints in bankruptcy court to avoid and recover claims on behalf of bankruptcy estates.
- Several trustees in pursuing claims against directors and officers of bankrupt companies for breach of fiduciary duty and other related professional conduct claims.
- Many Chapter 7 trustees in pursing turnover of property in bankruptcy cases and adversary proceedings.
Debtor and Creditor Representations
- Creditors in an objection to discharge adversary proceeding against individual debtors.
- A debtor in litigation against a creditor and in confirming the debtor’s plan of reorganization.
- A debtor in handling litigation with class action creditors related to employment claims.
- A debtor in resolving disputes and an investigation by a trustee related to property of the bankruptcy estate.
- The largest secured creditor of a Chapter 11 bankruptcy case in pursuing purchase of assets from the estate, objecting to administrative expenses and claims, and resolving other claim disputes with the plan trustee.
- The largest secured creditor of a Chapter 7 bankruptcy case in pursuing litigation claims against a debtor and related third parties and objecting to claims in the case.
- Multiple creditors in pursuing claims in bankruptcy proceedings.
Recognitions
- 2023-2026, “Rising Star,” listed in Super Lawyers
- 2024-2026, “Ones to Watch in America,” listed in Best Lawyers for Commercial Litigation, Bankruptcy Litigation, and Bankruptcy/Insolvency and Reorganization Law
Affiliations
Memberships
- California Bankruptcy Forum
- Los Angeles Bankruptcy Forum
Ryan serves as a board member and Young Professionals Committee co-chair of the Los Angeles Bankruptcy Forum; serves on the conference committee and as YIP Education co-chair of the California Bankruptcy Forum; and is an active member of the Beverly Hills Bar Association.
Credentials
Admissions
- California
Education
- Central Michigan University, BS
- Michigan State University College of Law, JD, magna cum laude
