Practice areas: Family Law, Alternative Dispute Resolution; view more
Licensed in Indiana since: 2002
Education: Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law
Selected to Super Lawyers: 2014 - 2026 
Selected to Rising Stars: 2009 - 2013 Call today:
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When facing the complexities of family law, you need an attorney who combines deep legal knowledge with a clear path forward. Ryan H. Cassman, a partner at Brown Carrington, PLLC, in Indianapolis, Indiana, brings 23 years of dedicated experience to guide clients through these challenging times. He is certified in family law by the Indiana State Bar Association's Family Law Certification Board, offering you peace of mind that your case is in capable hands.
Ryan understands that every family situation is unique, and his practice is designed to address a wide range of needs, including:
· Divorce, including mediated divorce or collaborative divorce as a less adversarial options
· Child Custody and Support
· Adoption and Guardianship
· Protecting your financial future, including business interests, during divorce
Ryan believes in finding the most efficient and least stressful path to resolution. He is highly skilled in alternative dispute resolution (ADR) methods such as mediation, collaborative divorce, family law arbitration, and parenting coordination. This focus often helps clients achieve favorable outcomes without the emotional and financial toll of a lengthy trial. His peers and even judges frequently turn to him to mediate their own family law cases, a testament to his trusted ability to facilitate resolutions.
While resolution through negotiation is often the goal, Ryan's two decades of courtroom leadership mean he is fully prepared to advocate for you vigorously if litigation becomes necessary. He has a strong record in complex family law scenarios, including high-conflict divorces, custody modifications, and significant child support disputes. His experience even extends to arguing before the Indiana Supreme Court. Ryan also has a particular focus on representing adoptive parents in disputed adoptions across Indiana, helping families grow.
Beyond his successful practice, Ryan is a respected leader in the Indiana legal community, actively sharing his insights through speaking engagements and leadership roles in various bar associations. His commitment to clients and the legal profession has earned him consistent recognition, including being named among the Top 50 Indiana Super Lawyers for multiple years (2017-2021, 2023-2025). With Ryan, you can expect personalized attention and effective legal solutions tailored to your specific family law needs.
Practice areas
Family Law, Alternative Dispute ResolutionFocus areas
Adoption, Alimony & Spousal Support, Arbitration, Child Support, Custody & Visitation, Dissolution, Divorce, Domestic Violence, Juvenile Law, Marital Property, Mediation, Mediation & Collaborative Law, Name Change, Paternity, Prenuptial Agreements, Same Sex Family Law
- 80% Family Law
- 20% Alternative Dispute Resolution
First Admitted: 2002, Indiana
Professional Webpage: https://browncarrington.com/about-us/attorneys/ryan-cassman
Bar / Professional Activity
- 23rd Annual Family Law Institute - ICLEF, 2025
- Advanced Family Law Roundtable - Indianapolis Bar Association, 2025
- Indianapolis Bar Association, Bench-Bar Steering Committee, 2025
- Executive Council of the Indiana State Bar Association ADR Section , 2025
- Chair of ADR Section of the Indiana State Bar Association, 2024
- Board of Directors as well as the Family Law and ADR Sections of the Indianapolis Bar Association
- Director, Indianapolis Bar Association, 2023
- Chair of the Executive Council of the ADR Section of the Indiana State Bar Association, 2023
- Indiana State Bar Association, Vice-Chair, 2022
- Indianapolis Bar Foundation Lifetime Distinguished Fellow, 2022
- Indianapolis Bar Association, Director, 2022
- U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Indiana
- Collaborative Solutions, Collaborative Practice Group 2015 - 2019, 2019
- HCBA, Family Law Rules Review Committee, 2018
- President, Hamilton County Bar Association - Family Law Section 2009-2015
- Chair of the Family Law Section of the Hamilton County Bar Association
- Indiana
- Central Indiana Association of Collaborative Professionals (“CIACP”), Trained member
- Indiana State Bar- ADR Section Committee Member, 2016-2018, 2018
- Indianapolis Bar Association, Alternative Dispute Section, Executive Committee
- Indiana State Bar Association
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Indiana
- Bench/Bar Steering Committee and Family Law Track Chair, 2016
- Indianapolis Bar Association, Family Law Section
- Boone County Bar Association
Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)
- Frank Joseph McKeon v. Amanda Lee McKeon https://law.justia.com/cases/indiana/court-of-appeals/2023/22a-dc-02751.html, 2024
- MATTER OF ADOPTION OF LD v. MD, Ind: Court of Appeals 2023, 2023
- IN RE THE ADOPTION OF BDH, 20A-AD-788, 2021
- IN RE ADOPTION OF ASC, Ind: Court of Appeals 2018, 2018
- In re Adoption of A.S.C., Court of Appeals of Indiana. April 20, 2018 98 N.E.3d 138, 2018
- In re the Adoption of A.S.C., 2018
- LR v GR, Indiana Court of Appeals,, 2017
- IN RE ADOPTION OF RJB, Ind: Court of Appeals 2017, 2017
- MARRIAGE OF REYNOLDS v. Reynolds, Ind: Court of Appeals 2016, 2016
- IN THE MATTER OF ADOPTION OF BAJ, Ind: Court of Appeals , 2017
- IN THE MATTER OF AJT, Ind: Court of Appeals , 2016
- IN THE MATTER OF PATERNITY OF HJ, Ind: Court of Appeals 2015, 2015
- PJK v. LMK, Ind: Court of Appeals 2015, 2015
- In Re the Adoption of E.H. and M.H. (Ind. Ct. App. 2014), 2014
- Wilson v. Wilson (Ind. Ct. App. 2013), 2013
- M.C.-G. v. M.G. (Ind. Ct. App. 2012), 2012
- C.F. v. M.R. (Ind. Ct. App. 2012), 2012
- In Re Adoption of DC, 928 NE 2d 602(Ind. Ct. App. 2010), 2010
- Phillips v. Delks, 06A05-0612-CV-744 (Ind. Ct. App. 2008), 2008
Representative Clients
- Due to privacy considerations, Ryan cannot publish his list of current or former clients., 2023
Special Licenses / Certifications
- Certified as a Family Law Specialist, by the Certification Board of the Indiana State Bar Association, 2011-2021, 2021
- Collaborative Divorce Training, 2011
- Registered Domestic Relations Mediator, 2010
Pro bono / Community Service
- Pro Bono Contested Adoption Matters, 2024
- Pro Bono Contested Adoption Matters, 2023
- Pro Bono Domestic Violence and Dissolution Matters, 2022
- Pro Bono Protective Order and Guardianship matters, 2019
- Volunteer, Hamilton County Guardian Ad Litem Program
- Presenter, Indiana Healthy Families
- Carmel Dad's Club, Soccer Coach 2006-2015
- Appointed Cases - Hamilton County Courts
- Carmel FC, Soccer Coach 2013-2015
- Heartland Pro Bono Council
- Volunteer, Indiana Protective Order Project, 2011
Honors
- Top 50 Indiana Super Lawyer List 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2023, 2024, 2025
- Indiana Top 50 Super Lawyer List, Super Lawyers, 2025
- Indiana Super Lawyers, 2009 – 2024
- Top 50 Lawyer in Indiana List, Super Lawyers, 2023
- Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers, 2023
- Indiana Super Lawyers®, 2014 - 2022, Super Lawyers, 2022
- Secretary - Indiana State Bar Association ADR Section, Appointed to Secretary for Indiana State Bar Association ADR Section, 2019
- Indiana Super Lawyers®, Rising Star, 2009-2013, Super Lawyers, 2013
- Indiana Bar Foundation, Distinguished Fellow, 2012
- Indiana State Bar Association, Board of Governor’s Delegate, 2009-2013
Educational Background
- B.A., Indiana University, Bloomington, Indiana, 1997
- J.D., Indiana University Law School at Indianapolis
Scholarly Lectures / Writings
- Present unique aspects of mediation at annual conference. , Presenter, Family Law ADR - Bench Bar, Indianapolis Bar Association, Divorce, Family Law, ADR, 2025
- Presented on Mediation and ADR, Presenter, 22nd Annual Family Law Institute, ICLEF, Divorce, Family Law, ADR, 2024
- Taking Your Family Law Case to Trial - Indianapolis Bar Association, Speaker, Taking Your Family Law Case to Trial - Indianapolis Bar Association, INDYBAR, 2023
- ICLEF PANEL FAMILY LAW MEDIATION, Speaker, 21st Annual Family Law Institute - Indiana Continuing Legal Education Forum, ICLEF, 2023
- Family Law Blog Posts, Author, Indiana Family Law Blog Posts, https://divorceblogindiana.com/, Divorce, Family Law, ADR, 2024
- All Things Family Law-Indiana Divorce and Family Law Blog, 2009-2022, Author, http://divorceblogindiana.com/, Indiana divorce and family law blog, Indiana Family Law, 2022
- CME: Virtual Mediation Tips and Techniques, Presenter, Zoom/Virtual Mediation, Indiana State Bar Association Annual Meeting, A.D.R. - Continuing Legal Education, 2020
- new tax law/divorce, Presenter, The News Tax Law and Divorce, Hamilton County Bar Association, Legal, 2019
- Present/Train New Mediation Certification, Presenter, Mediation Certification Training, Indiana State Bar Association, Legal, 2019
- Presenter, Discovery in Family Law
- Presenter, Electronic Document and Internet Issues In Family Law
- CME for Family Mediation, ICLEF, 2014
- Annual Family law Institute, Dealing with Neutrals: Custody Evaluators, Mediators, GAL's and PC's, ICLEF, 2014
- Solo & Small Firm Conference, Family Law Presenter 2014 - 2017, 2017
- Annual Family Law Institute, Spying and Surveillance, What's Available and What's Appropriate, ICLEF, 2013
- New Child Support Statute & New Parenting Time Guidelines, ICLEF, Annual Family Law Institute, 2012
- Family Law Society, Overview of Family Law, Indiana University Robert H. McKinney School of Law, Indianapolis, 2012
- Elder Law, Guardianship and Divorce, ICLEF, Annual Family Law Institute, 2011
- E-Discovery and Related Topics, NBI, 2010
- Electronic Discovery in Family Law, ICLEF, Annual Family Law Institute, 2009
- Child Support Guideline Update, Hamilton County Bar Association, 2009
- Depositions and Discovery in Family Law, IBA, 2008
- Use of Private Investigators in Family Law, IAPI, 2007
- Presenter, CIACP - Collaborative Law
- 15th Annual Family Law Institute, ICLEF, Presenter, 2017
- Indianapolis Bar Association, Presenter, Advanced Family Law RoundTable, 2018
- Presenter /Coach, Mediation Training, Indiana State Bar Association, 2018
Other Outstanding Achievements
- Top 50 Indiana Super Lawyer 2017-2021, 2023-2024, 2024
- Adoption
- Custody
- Dissolution Of Marriage
- Divorce
- Family Law
These comments were made by fellow attorneys during the annual nomination process.
“Excellent Family Law Attorney and Mediator”
“I send my clients to him”
“Great, seasoned family law attorney and mediator”
Office location for Ryan H. Cassman
10201 N. Illinois St
Suite 410
Indianapolis, IN 46290
Phone: 337-435-8866
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2014 - 2026
- Rising Stars: 2009 - 2013
Top Lists
Top 50: Indiana Super Lawyers: 2017 - 2021, 2023 - 2026- Top 50: 2026 Indiana Super Lawyers
- Top 50: 2025 Indiana Super Lawyers
- Top 50: 2024 Indiana Super Lawyers
- Top 50: 2023 Indiana Super Lawyers
- Top 50: 2021 Indiana Super Lawyers
- Top 50: 2020 Indiana Super Lawyers
- Top 50: 2019 Indiana Super Lawyers
- Top 50: 2018 Indiana Super Lawyers
- Top 50: 2017 Indiana Super Lawyers
