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New Associate Attorney, Ryan Downey, at Knott Ebelini Hart
The law firm of Knott Ebelini Hart is pleased to announce that Ryan Downey has joined the firm as an associate. Ryan’s practice will specialize in litigation of business and construction disputes across southwest Florida.
Prior to joining Knott Ebelini Hart, Ryan served as Circuit Court Chief at the Public Defender’s Office for the 20th Judicial Circuit, managing all Felony attorneys and casework for Lee, Collier, Charlotte, Hendry, and Glades Counties.
Ryan became a member of the Florida Bar in 2009 and is also a member, director, and president emeritus of the Lee County Bar Association Foundation.
A lifelong Southwest Florida Resident, Ryan returned to Fort Myers after earning his Juris Doctor at the University of Florida’s Levin College of Law. He received his undergraduate degree from the University of Notre Dame in South Bend, Indiana.
May 19, 2026 Share This
