Editor · LexRanked
Ryan Mitchell
Ryan Mitchell is a LexRanked editor with 21 years in the financial industry. He covers the money side of legal decisions: lawyer fees, settlements, insurance and what clients actually take home.
Who is Ryan Mitchell?
Ryan Mitchell is a LexRanked editor with 21 years in the financial industry. He covers the money side of legal decisions: lawyer fees, settlements, insurance and what clients actually take home.
| Role at LexRanked | Editor |
| Experience | 21 years in the financial industry |
| Age | 43 |
| Focus | Lawyer fees, settlements, insurance, choosing a lawyer |
| Outside work | Surfing and golf |
What does Ryan cover at LexRanked?
He edits guides about the financial side of hiring a lawyer and of legal claims.
- lawyer fees and fee agreements, including contingency fees and case costs;
- settlements: what comes out of a recovery and what the client keeps;
- insurance questions, such as PIP and uninsured motorist coverage;
- how to compare and check a lawyer before hiring one.
Every rule, deadline and figure in his guides is checked against the statute, court rule or official source linked in the guide, following our editorial policy.
What is his background?
Ryan has spent 21 years working in the financial industry. That experience shapes how he reads fee agreements, closing statements and settlement figures: he works through the numbers the way a client will see them, and turns the rules into worked examples and checklists.
Is Ryan a lawyer?
No. Ryan Mitchell is not a lawyer, and LexRanked does not give legal advice. The legal rules in his guides are taken from primary sources and linked so you can check them; for advice on your situation, speak to a lawyer licensed in your state.
What does he do outside work?
Outside work, Ryan surfs and plays golf.
Guides by Ryan Mitchell
Guide · Real Estate
Florida Condo and HOA Disputes: Your Rights as an Owner
Your rights against a Florida condo or HOA board: records within 10 days, fines capped at $100 and $1,000, fine hearings, open meetings, liens and how to challenge decisions.
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Guide · Criminal Defense
What Happens After an Arrest in Florida
From arrest to trial in Florida: first appearance within 24 hours, bail, the 30- and 60-day charging deadlines, arraignment and the speedy trial rule.
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Guide · Family Law
Florida Child Custody and Time-Sharing Explained
How Florida decides time-sharing: the 2023 equal time-sharing presumption, the 20 best-interest factors, parenting plans, changes and the 50-mile relocation rule.
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Guide · Personal Injury
Florida Medical Malpractice: Pre-Suit Rules and Deadlines
Florida medical malpractice step by step: the 2-year and 4-year deadlines, the expert opinion, the 90-day notice period, arbitration offers and fee limits.
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Guide · Estate Planning
Florida Probate: How It Works and How Long It Takes
Florida probate explained: what avoids it, summary vs formal administration, the 3-month creditor period, statutory fees with an example, heirs and homestead.
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Guide · Insurance Claims
Hurricane Insurance Claims in Florida: Deadlines and Disputes
Every deadline after a Florida hurricane, from landfall to lawsuit: 1-year notice, the insurer's 60-day rule, deductibles, free mediation and the 2023 changes.
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Guide · Workers' Compensation
Florida Workers’ Compensation Benefits: What You Can Get
What Florida workers' comp pays after a work injury: medical care, 66.67% wage benefits for 104 weeks, impairment benefits, deadlines and lawyer fees, with examples.
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Guide · Criminal Defense
Florida DUI Penalties: First, Second and Third Offense
Every Florida DUI penalty in one table: fines, jail, license revocation, ignition interlock, the 0.15 rules and the 10-day deadline after an arrest.
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Guide · Family Law
How to Get Divorced in Florida: Steps, Costs and Timeline
Florida divorce step by step: 6-month residency, no-fault grounds, the 20-day minimum, costs, property, alimony after the 2023 reform and time-sharing.
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Guide · Lawyer Basics
What Questions Should You Ask a Lawyer Before Hiring?
The questions to ask at a first consultation about experience, fees, costs and communication, what good answers sound like, and the warning signs.
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Guide · Personal Injury
How Long Does a Personal Injury Case Take in Florida?
The six stages of a Florida injury case and the deadlines behind them: 2 years to file, 20 days to answer, an 18-month court standard for jury cases.
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Guide · Personal Injury
How Much Does a Personal Injury Lawyer Cost in Florida?
Florida injury lawyers take a capped share of the recovery: up to 33⅓% before the defendant answers, 40% after. Fee caps, costs and a worked example.
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Guide · Lawyer Basics
What the Data Quality Score on a Lawyer Profile Means
The Data Quality Score rates how well a lawyer profile is documented: completeness, freshness, sources, verification and consistency. It never affects rankings.
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Guide · Car Accidents
Miami Car Accidents: How Florida PIP No-Fault Works
After a Miami car crash your own PIP pays first: up to $10,000, only with care within 14 days. When you can sue the other driver, with official sources.
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Guide · Lawyer Basics
How to Check a Miami Lawyer Before You Hire Them
Four official checks before hiring a Miami lawyer: Florida Bar license, discipline, board certification and Florida's contingency fee caps.
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Guide · Personal Injury
Personal Injury Claims in Miami: Florida Rules for 2026
Most Miami injury claims must be filed within two years, and you recover nothing if more than 50% at fault. The current Florida rules after HB 837, with official sources.
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