Randall Ryder

I sue debt collectors who harass and abuse consumers, violate consumers’ rights, and invade consumers’ privacy under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDPCA).

I also defend consumers who have been sued by debt collectors, debt buyers, and original creditors. For consumers who are sued in conciliation court, or who prefer to handle the case themselves, I can help them prepare for their appearance with consultations.

Prior to law school, I lived in Los Angeles for four years, writing screenplays and working on commercials and music videos. Notably, I had the chance to work on Arnold Schwarzenegger’s first campaign commercials (I’m actually taller than him). I was also retained by a Beverly Hills law firm as an expert on Marvel Comics. Sadly, I was unable to meet Spiderman.

Admissions

Minnesota District Courts
United States District Court – Minnesota

Professional Memberships

Minnesota State Bar Association
Hennepin County Bar Association
National Association Consumer Advocates
Federal Bar Association

Education

University of Minnesota Law School, J.D., magna cum laude, top 25% of graduating class, Dean’s List
University of Minnesota, Twin-Cities, B.A.

Professional Experience

The Glover Law Firm, LLC – consumer rights litigation, including debt collection defense, debt collection abuse under the Fair Debt Collection Practices Act (FDCPA)
Ramsey County Public Defenders Office – represented indigent clients in Ramsey County District court, including misdemeanors, gross misdemeanors, and felonies
Dudley and Smith, P.A. – business litigation, family law, criminal defense, personal injury, and appellate litigation
Foley & Lardner, LLC – retained as expert witness on Marvel Comics, assisted in pre-trial discovery that led to settlement
Ervin, Cohen, & Jessup, LLP – retained as jury consultant for multi-million dollar copyright infringement case, provided substantive commentary on relative strengths and weaknesses of case

Teaching Experience

University of Minnesota Law School – attorney instructor, Maynard Pirsig Moot Court, 2010-present
University of Minnesota Law School – attorney instructor, Practice and Professionalism, 2011-present
University of Minnesota Law School – student instructor, Maynard Pirsig Moot Court, 2008-2009
William Mitchell College of Law – attorney instructor, Deals and Dispute Resolution, 2012

Presentations

Minnesota CLE - Spotting FDCPA Violations: A Primer for Bankruptcy Attorneys, June 2011
WebJunction - Foreclosure, and Bad Credit and No Job, Oh My!, June 2011
Washington County Public Library - Consumer Debt Relief, August 2011
University of St. Thomas Law School - Student Loans: Repayment Options, Collections, & Borrower Rights, October 2011
Minnesota CLE – The Complete Lawyer: Consumer Debt Collection, November 2011
MALL Legal Research Institute – Debtor-Creditor Law, November 2011
Minnesota CLE - Spotting FDCPA Violations: A Primer for Bankruptcy Attorneys, January 2012
Minnesota CLE - Dealing with Student Loans, January 2012
Hennepin County Bar Association - New Lawyers Section Nuts and Bolts seminar: Student Loan Repayment Options and Collections, February 2012

In the Media

Minnesota Finance and Commerce, Minnesota Department of Commerce reorganization emphasizes education, citizen protection

Public Service

Volunteer Lawyers Network, 2009-present

Publications

Caveat Emptor – consumer rights blog
Lawyerist – law practice management blog
Elder Parent Help
Minnesota State Bar Association, Hearsay Spring/Summer 2011: Run a High Tech Practice on a Small Budget
Minnesota State Bar Association, Labor & Employment Law News, Spring 2009 Public Sector Update; co-authored with Professor Steve Befort
Minnesota State Bar Association, Labor & Employment Law News, Fall 2008 Public Sector Update; co-authored with Professor Steve Befort
Advanced Supreme Court Update: Labor and Employment Decisions of the 2007-08 Term, Labor and Employment Law Institute § 1 (Minnesota CLE 2008); co-authored with Professor Steve Befort
Employment Law and Practice (2nd ed. West Group 2003) & Supp. 2008; research assistant to Professor Steve Befort