Service Areas
Education
J.D., Southwestern Law School
B.S. University of Florida
People
Ryan A. Featherstone
Senior Counsel
Ryan, a Sarasota native, joined Sandberg Phoenix in 2026 and focuses his practice on helping clients navigate complex real estate and business transactions with clarity and confidence. He represents individuals, developers, and business entities in all aspects of residential and commercial real estate, including acquisitions, sales, development, and leasing. His experience includes title analysis and curing, as well as the issuance of title insurance, helping ensure transactions move forward efficiently while reducing risk.
Ryan also advises clients on the purchase and sale of businesses, providing strategic guidance from initial negotiations through closing. He regularly drafts and negotiates contracts, works to resolve disputes before litigation when possible, and manages both real estate and business closings with a practical, solutions-oriented approach.
In addition, Ryan serves as approved counsel for several national and community banks, assisting with the legal analysis, documentation, and closing of secured and unsecured loan transactions.
Ryan resides in Sarasota, Florida with his wife, Jessica Featherstone, a fellow real estate attorney, their son and daughter, and their Labrador Retriever, Bishop, and their Siberian cat, Maui.
Licensures and Admissions
Florida
Professional Affiliations
Gulf Coast Mortgage Bankers Association, Past Director and Membership Chair
Manatee Chamber of Commerce, Member
Lakewood Ranch Business Alliance, Member
Realtor Association of Sarasota and Manatee, Member
Sarasota-Bradenton Attorney’s Real Estate Council, Past Director
Sarasota Chamber of Commerce, Member
Sarasota County Bar Association, Member
Venice Area Board of Realtors, Member
Civic Activities
Child Protection Center, Board of Directors
Awards & Recognition
2020-2026
SRQ Magazine
Elite Top Attorneys, Real Estate Law
2022-2027
Best Lawyers in America
Best Lawyers, Real Estate Law
2025
Lawyers of Distinction
Lawyer of Distinction Award
2024
Connect CRE
Florida & Gulf Coast Lawyers in Real Estate Award
2019
Martindale-Hubbell AV Preeminent® Rating
This is the gold standard in attorney ratings, recognizing lawyers for their strong legal ability and high ethical standards for more than a century.
Florida Trend Magazine
Florida Legal Elite
2013-2019
Super Lawyers
Rising Stars
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