Overview
Ryan Yant focuses on bankruptcy and creditors’ rights law, and has substantial courtroom experience. He has represented both debtors and creditors in Chapter 7, 11, 12, and 13 bankruptcies. He has also handled associated contested matters and adversary proceedings, with an emphasis on personal and corporate Chapter 11 debtor representation.
In court, Ryan has handled all aspects of client representation and case management from beginning to end. This has included hearings, depositions, mediations, and negotiations with opposing parties. He has also drafted all documents necessary for representation, including complaints, answers, plans, disclosure statements, confirmation orders, motions, responses, objections, applications, and proposed orders.
Prior to joining Carlton Fields, Ryan was a law clerk to the Honorable K. Rodney May and the Honorable Roberta A. Colton of the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Florida.
Areas of Focus
Practices
Insights
News
Recognition
- The Best Lawyers in America: Ones to Watch, Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights/Insolvency and Reorganization Law (2021–2024)
- Florida Rising Stars, Super Lawyers Magazine (2023)
Credentials
Education
- Stetson University College of Law (J.D., cum laude, 2013)
- Stetson University (MBA, with honors, 2013)
- University of Florida (B.S., cum laude, 2006)
Bar Admissions
Court Admissions
Clerkships
Background
- Law Clerk to the Honorable K. Rodney May, U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Florida (2016–2017)
- Law Clerk to the Honorable Roberta A. Colton, U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the Middle District of Florida (2017–2018)
- Associate, Buddy D. Ford, P.A., Tampa, FL (2014–2016)
- Fellowship Attorney, St. Michael's Legal Center, Tampa, FL (2013–2014)