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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

Thought leadership by Ryan A. Featherstone:

August 17, 2026

And Then, It Was FinCEN, Again…