About

Ryan B. Magnus, Partner  Born and raised in Walhalla, North Dakota, Ryan began the practice of law in Cleveland, OH in 1997 as a judicial law clerk and later as litigator and in-house counsel to an internet startup company.  After moving to Minnesota, Ryan focused his practice in court room work as a prosecutor, family law litigator, and personal injury attorney.  Ryan travels the State of Minnesota to litigate complex civil commitment, criminal, family law, and personal injury matters.  Ryan became a partner at the law firm of Jones and Magnus in 2008.  He is an active member of Messiah Lutheran Church (ELCA) where he and his wife lead the worship band.  Ryan resides in Lake Crystal with his wife and son.Email: [email protected] AREAS OF PRACTICECivil LitigationCriminal LawPersonal InjuryConservatorship/GuardianshipCivil CommitmentFamily Law EDUCATION Juris Doctor, 1997: Case Western Reserve University School of LawBachelor of Arts in Business Music, 1994: Concordia College COURT ADMISSIONSAdmitted to practice in Ohio State Courts – 1997 (inactive)Admitted to practice in Minnesota State Courts – 2000Admitted to practice in U.S. District Court, Northern District of Ohio – 2000 (inactive)Admitted to practice in U.S. District Court, Minnesota – 2008PROFESSIONAL MEMBERSHIPS Minnesota State Bar Association American Bar Association   PROFESSIONAL ASSOCIATIONS 6th District Bar Association: President 06-07, Vice President 05-06, Secretary Treasurer 04-05Lake Crystal Welcome Memorial Mock Trial Attorney Coach 2000-2008St. Peter Rotary (President 06-07, President Elect 05-06)Affiliate member of the Association for the Treatment of Sexual Abusers (ATSA 2009)Blue Earth County Conciliation Court Referee 2010-presentContracted with the 5th District Public Defender’s Office to provide defense to persons charged with Felony and Gross Misdemeanor offenses.Blue Earth County Law Library - Board Member RELEVANT EXPERIENCE Lake Crystal City Council Member January 1, 2004-December 31, 2010Faculty member teaching Business Law and International Business Law at Minnesota State University, Mankato Firm OverviewJones and Magnus, Attorneys at Law is able to provide a wide variety of legal services to the Southern Minnesota area. Jones and Magnus focuses their practice on the areas of Trust & Estate Planning, Estate Preservation, Probate, Guardianship, Business Planning and Real Estate & Title, Criminal Law, Civil Commitment, Personal Injury, Litigation, Marriage Dissolutions, Adoption, Child Custody, Child Support, and Mediation Services. The Attorneys and Staff of Jones and Magnus know that success stems from a personal commitment to each and every client they represent. The commitment is not just to achieve the maximum results; moreover it's a deep rooted commitment to thoroughly understand each client's issues and relationships. By acquiring personal knowledge of each client's unique situation, goals and concerns, it allows the lawyers at Jones and Magnus, to properly evaluate a client's best interests and then design and implement a winning strategy. Jones and Magnus, Attorneys at LawBuilding Lifelong Relationships through Honest Advice and Effective Solutions.

Practices Areas

Criminal Defense

Litigation

Personal Injury

Family

Language

English

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