Ryan Hancey

About

She was just 21 when she died in jail of dehydration due to opiate withdrawal while staff ignored her for five days.Her name was Madison Jensen.And for almost nine years, I refused to let her death be treated like a paperwork error.After multiple dismissal attempts and an appeal to the Tenth Circuit, a federal jury returned a $15,007,508 verdict.Not because the case was easy.Because accountability mattered.That case defines how I practice law.I am a trial lawyer who plays the long game. When institutions fail people and expect silence or shortcuts, I stay. I prepare. And I take cases as far as they need to go.What I Focus On:I handle high stakes litigation where outcomes have real consequences, including:• Complex commercial litigation• Wrongful death• Products liability and professional liability• Real estate and construction disputes• Institution level accountability casesMy track record includes multiple six- and seven-figure jury verdicts.I have been practicing for over 24 years and am admitted to the United States Supreme Court, the Tenth Circuit Court of Appeals, and all Utah state and federal courts.How I Work With Other Lawyers:Nearly all of my work comes from referrals.I serve as trial counsel and litigation muscle for attorneys who need someone willing to commit for the duration, not just the early rounds. I believe in transparency, collaboration, and keeping referring counsel fully informed from start to finish.If a case requires patience, credibility, and courtroom resolve, that’s where I add value.Let’s Connect.If you’re an attorney evaluating a high exposure case or client matter that cannot be rushed, feel free to message me here on LinkedIn.