Minnesota Consumer Attorney

Randall Ryder

My practice is a specialized version of consumer law. I only handle two types of cases: I represent consumers that have been harassed by debt collectors and I defend consumers in debt collection lawsuits. Many of these cases involve student loan debt, which is a large part of my practice. I only represent consumers because I love fighting for the little guy.

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.

If you would like to read what my clients think of my services, click here to read my client reviews.

Honors

  • 2019 Minnesota Super Lawyers Rising Star
  • 2018 Minnesota Super Lawyers Rising Star
  • 2017 Minnesota Super Lawyers Rising Star
  • 2016 Minnesota Super Lawyers Rising Star
  • 2016 North Star Lawyer as recognized by the Minnesota State Bar Association
  • 2015 North Star Lawyer as recognized by the Minnesota State Bar Association
  • 2014 North Star Lawyer as recognized by the Minnesota State Bar Association
  • 2014 Minnesota Law Admissions Alumni Service Award
  • 2013 North Star Lawyer as recognized by the Minnesota State Bar Association
  • 2011 Exceptional Law Firm as recognized by Volunteer Lawyer’s Network

Admissions

  • Minnesota District Courts
  • United States District Court – Minnesota
  • United States District Court – North Dakota

Professional Memberships

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

Education

  • University of Minnesota Law School (2009), J.D., magna cum laude, top 25% of graduating class, Dean’s List
  • University of Minnesota, Twin-Cities (2000), 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 (law clerk) – represented indigent clients in Ramsey County District court, including misdemeanors, gross misdemeanors, and felonies
  • 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, 2010-2017
  • University of Minnesota Law School – attorney instructor, Law in Practice, 2011-2017
  • William Mitchell College of Law – attorney instructor, Deals and Dispute Resolution, 2012
  • University of Minnesota Law School – student instructor, Maynard Pirsig Moot Court, 2008-2009

Presentations

  • Minnesota CLE – Bankruptcy Institute, October 2016
  • Minnesota CLE – Advising Clients on Student Loan Issues, August 2016
  • Minnesota CLE – The Complete Lawyer: Consumer Debt Collection and Credit Reporting, July 2016
  • Minnesota CLE – The Complete Lawyer: Consumer Debt Collection, May 2016
  • Minnesota CLE – Starting Your Own Solo or Small Firm, March 2016
  • National Business Institute – Student Loan Default: Repayment Options, Collections and Bankruptcy, March 2016
  • National Association of Consumer Bankruptcy Attorneys, Student Loans in Bankruptcy Virtual Fall Workshop, October 2015
  • Cumberland School of Law – Bankruptcy Law Update, Student Loans: Repayment Options, Dealing with Defaulted Student Loans, and Student Loan Lawsuits, October 2015
  • Minnesota CLE – The 2015 Bankruptcy Institute, Dealing with Student Loans In and Out of Bankruptcy, October 2015
  • National Business Institute – Student Loan Default: Repayment Options, Collections and Bankruptcy, June 2015
  • HOMELine – Debt Collectors, Debt Collection Lawsuits, and Judgments: Consumer Rights during the Collection Process, June 2015
  • Minnesota CLE – The Complete Lawyer: Consumer Debt Collection, May 2015
  • Ramsey County Bar Association – Debt Collectors, Debt Collection Lawsuits, and Judgments: Consumer Rights during the Collection Process, March 2015
  • Minnesota CLE – Starting Your Own Solo or Small Firm, February 2015
  • Minnesota CLE – Financial Stress, Mental Illness and Debt, January 2015
  • Washington County Law Library – Debt Collectors, Debt Collection Lawsuits, and Judgments: Consumer Rights during the Collection Process, November 2014
  • Minnesota State Bar Association – Consumer Litigation Panel, May 2014
  • Minnesota CLE – The Complete Lawyer: Consumer Debt Collection, May 2014
  • Minnesota CLE – Starting Your Own Solo or Small Firm, March 2014
  • University of St. Thomas Law School – Going Solo 101, January 2014
  • Minnesota CLE – Debtor/Creditor Conference 2013 (co-chair)
  • Minnesota CLE – Practical Debtor Representation: Questions and Current Issues, October 2012
  • Minnesota CLE – The Complete Lawyer: Consumer Debt Collection, August 2012
  • Minnesota CLE – Handling Your First Consumer Law Case, June 2012
  • HOME line – Unbundled Services: Pros, Cons, & Ethical Implications, May 2012
  • Minnesota CLE – How to Start & Build a Successful Practice, March 2012
  • Hennepin County Bar Association – New Lawyers Section Nuts and Bolts seminar: Student Loan Repayment Options and Collections, February 2012
  • Minnesota CLE – Dealing with Student Loans, January 2012
  • Minnesota CLE – Spotting FDCPA Violations: A Primer for Bankruptcy Attorneys, January 2012
  • MALL Legal Research Institute – Debtor-Creditor Law, November 2011
  • Minnesota CLE – The Complete Lawyer: Consumer Debt Collection, November 2011
  • University of St. Thomas Law School – Student Loans: Repayment Options, Collections, & Borrower Rights, October 2011
  • Washington County Public Library – Consumer Debt Relief, August 2011
  • WebJunction – Foreclosure, and Bad Credit and No Job, Oh My!, June 2011
  • Minnesota CLE – Spotting FDCPA Violations: A Primer for Bankruptcy Attorneys, June 2011

In the Media

Public Service

  • Volunteer Lawyers Network, 2009-present
  • MACV Legal Clinic For Veterans 2012-present
  • University of St. Thomas School of Law Mentor Program 2012-2014

Publications