Ryan Whitaker
About Ryan Whitaker
Ryan Whitaker is a lawyer based in Cincinnati, OH and has been recognized in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in America since 2021. Ryan Whitaker is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Cincinnati, Ohio
- Corporate Law
- Litigation and Controversy - Tax
- Trusts and Estates
Current Firm: FBT Gibbons LLP
Education: University of Cincinnati, J.D., graduated 2015
Location: Cincinnati, OH
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