Practice areas: Personal Injury; view more
Licensed in California since: 2011
Education: Lincoln Law School of Sacramento
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Dostart Law Group, PC
2330 E. Bidwell StSuite 209
Folsom, CA 95630 Visit website
Ryan Dostart is the founder and principal attorney of Dostart Law Group, PC, based in Folsom, California. A formidable presence in the field of personal injury, he has dedicated his career to representing individuals who have suffered catastrophic losses due to the negligence of others. His practice is characterized by a sophisticated and aggressive approach to litigation, ensuring that his clients receive the maximum compensation necessary to rebuild their lives.
A native of the region, Mr. Dostart’s academic foundation began at the University of California, Davis, where he earned a B.A. degree in Sociology. He went on to receive his Juris Doctor from Lincoln Law School of Sacramento, where he developed the trial skills that define his practice today.
Mr. Dostart’s reputation as a top-tier litigator is anchored by an extraordinary record of success in high-stakes, complex personal injury litigation. He approaches every case with a trial-first mindset—developing themes early, identifying evidentiary leverage points, and building the kind of record that withstands scrutiny from motion practice through verdict. Known for meticulous preparation, disciplined discovery strategy, and strategic use of expert testimony, Mr. Dostart crafts cases that are both legally sound and compelling to juries.
Such results have earned Mr. Dostart consistent recognition by The Best Lawyers in America for his work in personal injury litigation. Furthermore, he holds an AV Preeminent* peer-review rating through Martindale-Hubbell, the organization’s highest rating.
Admitted to The State Bar of California in 2011, Mr. Dostart has spent the past 15 years refining his craft and advocating for the injured. He remains a prominent figure in the California legal community, known for his unwavering confidence and his commitment to the highest levels of professionalism.
*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer-review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.
Practice areas
Personal Injury - General: PlaintiffFocus areas
Brain Injury, Personal Injury - Plaintiff, Trucking Accidents, Wrongful Death
- 100% Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff
First Admitted: 2011, California
Bar / Professional Activity
- Mr. Dostart was elected as a Member of the Board of Capitol City Trial Lawyers Association (CCTLA)., 2026
Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)
- MVA - Damages heavily disputed. $100,000 policy limits demanded and rejected. After 2 years of litigation, case proceeded to trial and jury awarded $600,000., 2023
- Binding UIM Arbitration. Disputed causation. Litigated for multiple years. $1,500,000 result., 2025
- Guerra v. Undisclosed - MVA. Litigated for two years. Causation and damages were disputed but case ultimately resolved for $2,000,000., 2025
Pro bono / Community Service
- Mock Trial Attorney Coach at Christian Brothers High School., 2024
- Del Paso Manor Elementary School Community Readers and Leaders Speaker., 2025
- Del Paso Manor Elementary School Community Readers and Leaders Speaker., 2024
- Del Paso Manor Elementary School Community Readers and Leaders Speaker., 2023
- Mock Trial Attorney Coach at Christian Brothers High School., 2022
- Mock Trial Attorney Coach at Christian Brothers High School., 2023
Honors
- Recognized by Best Lawyers of America., Best Lawyers, https://www.bestlawyers.com/America, 2024
- Rated Client Champion Platinum by Martindale Hubbell., Client Champion, https://www.martindale-avvo.com/dls-sem-v1/?utm_content=&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Search+-+Leads+Brand&utm_term=martindale+hubbell+leads+-+Phrase&source=bing&data=AC:bing|CP:Search+-+Leads+Brand|AG:Law+Phrase|KW:martindale+hubbell+leads, 2025
- Rated AV Preeminent. The highest attorney rating under Martindale Hubbel's rating system., AV Preeminent, https://www.martindale-avvo.com/dls-sem-v1/?utm_content=&utm_source=bing&utm_medium=cpc&utm_campaign=Search+-+Leads+Brand&utm_term=martindale+hubbell+leads+-+Phrase&source=bing&data=AC:bing|CP:Search+-+Leads+Brand|AG:Law+Phrase|KW:martindale+hubbell+leads, 2024
- Recognized by Best Lawyers of America., Best Lawyers, https://www.bestlawyers.com/America, 2025
Selections
- Rising Stars: 2016 - 2021