Ryan began practicing law in 1992 following his graduation from Drake Law school. Before joining our firm in 2019, he was a partner with the law firm of Culp, Doran & Genest for sixteen years where engaged in a general civil practice with emphasis on domestic relations, private termination of parental rights, and adoption. Ryan has continued to advance his knowledge and skill in the areas of domestic relations, private termination of parental rights, and adoption. Ryan has presented on a variety of topics including adoption, termination of parental rights, the Uniform Child Custody and Jurisdiction Act and other matters related to domestic.
Ryan’s Teaching Style: Ryan brings deep expertise in domestic relations and adoption law, translating complex legal topics into clear, practical, and immediately useful learning.
Webinar Courses Instructed by Ryan Genest
This course will provide you with a basic overview of the legal concepts regarding child custody, child support, alimony, distribution of property, and how divorce effects beneficiary designation for life insurance and other types of annuities including IRA’s and 401k’s.
- General (Iowa)
- General (Nebraska)

