Ryan, Swanson & Cleveland, PLLC

I recently had the pleasure of working with Christopher Conley at Ryan, Swanson & Cleveland. He is efficient, a great communicator and honest. If I am in the unfortunate position of having to seek litigation advice again, I will undoubtably give him a ring.

I have had the privilege of working with Chris Conley on multiple occasions and he is an exceptional attorney. If you need a great attorney for a crop insurance dispute, I highly recommend him. Gary Heilig Crop West Insurance Inc.

Eleven years ago, Amy Royalty was my lawyer when I applied for a Green Card, and the process was smooth. I didn’t hesitate to ask her for help with my naturalization, and it was the best decision for me. The Ryan, Swanson & Cleveland team are amazing! They are committed to providing excellent service, and I always felt supported by a knowledgeable and experienced team The team consistently demonstrates attention to detail, responds promptly to communications, and remains attentive to client needs. My Oath of Allegiance ceremony is scheduled to take place in ten days. I am deeply grateful to the entire team, and especially to Amy. I highly recommend their service.

There are few moments in life more daunting than facing a complex legal surprise when you least expect it. Our ordeal began when we moved into our “dream home” in Seattle, only to discover that it was unfinished and far below the standard promised. When the construction team refused to address or resolve the deficiencies, it became an overwhelming and disheartening experience. In the midst of this chaos, we found the team of Gretchen Hoog and Matt Audish at Ryan, Swanson & Cleveland. From our first meeting, they brought clarity and reassurance. Gretchen and Matt expertly guided us through our real estate ordeal, helping us achieve a successful resolution at a reasonable cost. They worked diligently to minimize the disruption to our lives. Their honesty, efficiency, and the genuine care throughout the process sets them apart. They became trusted partners—advocating for our interests and helping us make the best decisions in the most economical way possible. While we hope never to face a similar situation, we are 100% certain that Gretchen and Matt would be our first call if we needed legal assistance in the future. We wholeheartedly recommend their services. They are amazing!

I had a good experience with this law firm when my husband and I retained an attorney from them. She was easy to talk to and took time to explain things. I didn't talk to her as much as my husband did, but I did have two conference call with her and felt that she cared. She not just do it for a living. Some attorneys, like therapists, don't listen to you and make you feel like they care. She was different though, her name was Jo Flannery if you want to request to work with her. Sometimes I feel like people lose patient with me in a professional setting because I am ESL, but Jo would break things down so I could understand everything. So if English is your second language, she could be a good pick for you at this law firm. They have attorneys with different specialty. I needed one for real estate and she knew all the laws very well.

I retained Jo Flannery roughly two months ago. She offered great counsel with a free consultation when I first met her. Much of what she told me was done succinctly and in a time efficient manner, but not like she was trying to rush me off the phone. And not as if she was trying to run out the clock either. This pleasant manner in which she spoke persisted even after I retained her for all paid phone consults as well. This detail matters. Here is why. I have retained many attorneys in my life. Some, no matter how much they like or help you, speak to you in a manner that makes you feel like they want to get off the phone with you. That is not the case with Jo Flannery. On the other end of the spectrum, some over explain things during consults that are billed by a timer. Or they speak too slowly. Or I had an insurance attorney at one point that would repeat himself. And while these criticisms sound harsh, time is of the essence when you are billed upwards of $400/$500 an hour. Jo's cadence and delivery of information makes her time worth what she charges while still giving you a feeling that she is speaking with you like a friend who is an attorney would. Communication is excellent. I have had one of the best attorneys out of San Diego that could walk circles around prosecutors, but sometimes he wouldn't get back to you with emails. Sometimes he wouldn't return your call. He was very busy and did have a paralegal, but it was admittingly frustrating at times. That is not the case with Jo. Every email I have sent her was responded to or read and archived if no response was needed. If she is out of the office, an automated reply will tell you so. Knowledge is on point. Some attorneys are very resourceful with statues, laws and penal codes, but off the top of their head, they may not be so quick to have the answers. Not once in the 4+ hours of communication I had with Jo did she say she needed to look into something or research for an answer. Surely there are times she may need to, she isn't a computer. But she certainly is knowledgeable and proficient in law. Her background and experience was very relatable to the services I needed her help with. I was in a situation of needing to work with over half the condo complex I live in to retake the HOA board. She was available to help. Supplied proxy forms, letters and valuable information. She even attended the special meeting she helped us get the prior Board of Directors to schedule after they ignored our initial request. Her availability is excellent. If you work long shifts during the business hours, she will accommodate you to schedule phone consults after hours. She is there for you when you need her. The outcome I was striving for could not have happened without Jo Flannery at Ryan, Swanson & Cleveland. And I owe her much gratitude for what she helped me and over 40 of my neighbors accomplish. I couldn't imagine trying to correspond with the oppositions legal counsel. He was educated on Condo Law to a great degree and it would have been so difficult to win with his representation of the prior board. Which made it all the more satisfying when Jo ended up educating HIM on what he thought he knew everything about. She will win for you. When I first met her, she was honest with me and told me she doesn't have a magic wand or anything. But that doesn't mean what she does for you won't seem magical.

Almost a year ago I found my business in a position that threatened our financial viability due to the actions of a third party. I began the search for a new business lawyer and interviewed half a dozen firms without feeling as though they would be the right fit. Two minutes into my conversation with David Betz, I knew he was the perfect lawyer to represent our interests. Since then, Mr. Betz has become an integral part of our business operations. Not only was he successful in negotiating the original matter we brought him on for, but he has remained a close legal advisor and wealth of knowledge and advice. Mr. Betz communicates thoroughly, acts promptly, and approaches all matters with professionalism and expertise. Christopher Young Owner

Appreciated a timely and thorough response from this law firm on a commercial insurance matter for my company. Mr. Graff was a great resource and helped us navigate a complex legal issue adeptly. Thanks!

I worked with Ryan, Swanson& Cleveland on my green card case. My paralegal Allison and lawyer Marsha have been going above and beyond on my case and delivering outstanding work.

I am lucky to have been represented by Ryan, Swanson, & Cleveland twice now. Janet Cheetham and Jeng-Ya Chen are excellent attorney who have been helping me navigate the legal waters, and have twice now successfully assisted me in obtaining my visa. Their expertise and flexibility are impressive, and I highly recommend their services. Thank you guys! Updating this to note that Janeyt and Jen also successfully helped me obtain a green card in phenomenally short time frames.

I had the pleasure of working with Marsha and Allison. They were the dream team - patient, responsive, informative and consultative with all our immigration needs. With their expertise, we were able to complete our case in record time. I am so thankful we partnered with them alongside Shannon and Robert which made the whole process seamless - I don’t think I’ve ever used this alongside a legal process but 10/10 will recommend them. Thank you team for your amazing work on our case - I am truly grateful for you all!

Retired from that great firm in 2000.

I'm a Canadian citizen who has been working in the US on and off for a dozen years. After I had some problems with a different lawyer, my father recommended that I work with Joel Paget. Wow -- what a difference! Joel and his team are completely on the ball, and he knows immigration law inside-out. They were also just a pleasure to work with. Whatever hitches came up, including conflicting information from my employer's lawyers, Joel was right there to put things right. As soon as I started working with him six or seven years ago, I just knew that I could stop worrying about things and trust that Joel would take care of it all. He did, and could always see all the possible problems miles down the road and tip me off about how to avoid them. Just this past week, we found out that the last bit of immigration work I've needed him for has come through successfully. Also, every time I told him I was crossing the border, he urged me to take his cell phone number just in case. I really felt looked after with Joel. Thank you, Joel! You're a true professional.

I had the pleasure of working with Janet and Allison. They made the entire process so easy and comfortable. I was given proactive and timely updates on every step of the process. They explained everything I needed to complete in very simple terms and gave me alternatives where they expected a hurdle. Overall it was delightful to work with them, I highly recommend them!

I worked with Jeng-Ya and Lara and I had an incredible experience. I left it to them from the very beginning and simply watch the process. They were in charge and led me to victory! I was a F1 and file for AOS based on Dv lottery. I filled in February 2023 and received my green card in July 2023. ( Note: I started the process with KCC on my own and then my case was left to USCIS to handle since I did not want to go back to my country of origin. That is when I contacted the firm). I must admit that the price is high but quality comes with a cost. I knew that this was an incredible opportunity and did not want to miss it because of a stupid/ small error. So, I sacrifice and close my eyes on the cost. If you can afford ( or can fight to afford ) their services, I will say go for it!! They know US immigration! They are HIGLY responsive to email and Jeng will even reply to an email I send at 10 PM sometimes. They will also see updates much quicker than me ( like biometrics appointment notice, interview, ...). They were always on point!

I can't thank Ryan, Swanson & Cleveland and his incredible legal team enough! They have truly transformed my life. Great assistance in obtaining my Green Card. From the beginning, their professionalism and expertise were outstanding. Mr. Joel Paget and his legal team guided me through every step of my case with care and precision, ensuring I was well-informed and prepared. Their commitment to helping people create a better life is truly inspiring. If you're looking for exceptional legal representation in Immigration Law, I highly recommend Ryan, Swanson & Cleveland. Their deep knowledge of Inmigration law and ability to navigate complex processes were crucial in achieving a positive outcome during my green card process. Their professionalism, diligence, and care for their clients are truly remarkable.

I am so grateful for working with an incredible immigration lawyer team from Ryan, Swanson & Cleveland in obtaining my green card. Janet, Jen, and Pamela provided invaluable assistance throughout the process, and I can't say enough thank you to them! They took the time to understand the circumstances of my case from the very beginning and applied their approach/ strategy accordingly. Their attention to detail and thoroughness ensured that all necessary documents were prepared/ organized accurately and submitted promptly. They kept me updated on the progress of my case, promptly responding to emails and phone calls, so that I was in sync every step of the way. They patiently guided me through the entire application - including the interview walk through. Their expertise has made this nerve wracking process much smoother than I could imagine, and ultimately greatly helped to expedite my green card application process. I genuinely recommend them to anyone seeking assistance with obtaining a green card or navigating the intricate immigration system.

I’ve worked with Abtin and Lara for my immigration case and the experience was amazing, totally above expectations. They answered all my inquiries within a day (and believe I had a LOT of inquiries), hopped on calls with me, noticed details I’ve missed myself in my package, working on my case in a very personalized manner and being very professional on the expedition process to get my case moving so that I don’t lose my work authorization. I ended up having my case approved much earlier than the expected time frame, by following the legal process with great precision. Would really recommend the firm to anyone seeking immigration service and consultation.

Not very friendly, bu·reau·crat·ic, nor very precise in their responses. I would use them for low importance tasks only.

Applying for a Green Card can be a daunting process. Thankfully everyone from Ryan, Swanson & Cleveland, PLLC was very helpful. They made the process very smooth and answered all my questions. I would especially like to thank Janet, Jeng-Ya and Pamela who worked on my case closely and were there for me anytime I had a question. I was set up for success from the very beginning since they provided me with clear list of documents and checklists. Having been through this process I consider myself very fortunate that I got to work with them and they took all of the stress away from this process. I would recommend them everyday. Thank you!!