Ryan K. Simmons

I have had the opportunity to work with Ryan Simmons during the patent process for my company and product, and I can confidently say he has been outstanding throughout the entire experience. Ryan has consistently demonstrated professionalism, responsiveness, and a strong understanding of both intellectual property law and the realities of small business innovation. As an entrepreneur developing a completely new product category, there were many moving parts, evolving concepts, manufacturing challenges, and strategic decisions that required patience and guidance. Ryan handled each step with clarity and confidence while making complex legal processes understandable and actionable. What stood out most to me was his ability to balance legal expertise with practical business awareness. He did not simply process paperwork. He took the time to understand the product, the industry problems we were solving, and the long-term vision behind the brand. That level of engagement matters when you are trying to protect something you have invested years of work, money, and risk into building. Ryan was also highly communicative and timely during critical phases of our patent filing process. Questions were answered quickly, expectations were clear, and I always felt informed about where things stood. In a world where many professionals disappear behind invoices and vague timelines, that level of communication is rarer than it should be. Humanity somehow built an entire professional services economy around “we’ll circle back next week” and then acts surprised when entrepreneurs develop trust issues. I would strongly recommend Ryan Simmons to any entrepreneur, inventor, or business owner seeking patent or intellectual property guidance. He brings a combination of legal knowledge, professionalism, and genuine investment in his clients that is difficult to find.

Daniel Spangler (Top Dog Associates, LLC)

I had an excellent experience working with Ryan Simmons and his staff at Ward and Smith for the last 10 years or so. We have had numerous technology patents granted.

Lawrence Behr (LBA Group, Inc.)