RYLAND LAW FIRM - Key Persons

Job Titles:

• Associate
• Attorney
• Associate of Our Law Firm in 2021

Blake Edward Ryland is focused on the practice of personal injury law, with a concentration of automobile accident and premise liability. He was admitted to the Louisiana bar in 2012 and admitted to practice before the U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit, and the U.S. District Court, Eastern Western and

Job Titles:

• Associate
• Attorney
• Resources

Brock Duke graduated from Oklahoma State University obtaining a bachelor's degree in Agricultural Economics in 1998 and a master's degree in Agricultural Economics in 2000. In 2003 he graduated from the University of Oklahoma School of Law. In 2003, Brock moved to the Dallas, Texas. It was there that Brock Duke began working as a Texas state prosecutor. Mr. Duke spent many years as a Texas State Prosecutor. During this time, he personally conducted over two hundred (200) trials and handled thousands of cases. He was responsible for all types of criminal cases ranging from non-violent situations to the most severe, including capital murder (death penalty cases). In January 2010 Brock Duke made the decision to stop putting people in prison and start helping everyday people and their families. Since that time, he has handled hundreds of cases and recovered millions of dollars for families in need in states throughout the country. Brock Duke joined the practice as an associate attorney.

Job Titles:

• Associate
• Attorney
• Member of the Avoyelles Parish Bar Association

Danielle Soldani-Ryland is focused on areas of practice including personal injury, law with a concentration in automobile accidents. She also practices in the areas of wills, successions and probate. She was admitted to the Louisiana Bar in 2006 and also admitted to practice before the U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit; and the U.S. District Court, Eastern, Western and Middle Districts of Louisiana. Danielle received a Bachelor of Science degree in Business Administration from Louisiana State University in 2003. Danielle is a member of the Avoyelles Parish Bar Association and the Louisiana State Bar Association. In addition, she has served as 2014 President, 2013 Vice-President and 2012 Treasurer of the Avoyelles Parish Bar Association.

Job Titles:

• Attorney
• Founder

Darrel D. Ryland founded the Ryland Law Firm in 1978 as a sole practitioner. He practices primarily in personal injury, auto, truck, motorcycle accidents, and wrongful death claims. He was admitted to the Louisiana Bar in 1974 and also admitted to practice before the U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit; and the U.S. District Court, Eastern, Western and Middle Districts of Louisiana. Darrel received a Bachelor of Science degree in Economics from Louisiana State University in 1971. He earned his law degree (Juris Doctor) from Louisiana State University in 1974. In addition, he was a member of the Honor Society: Phi Beta Kappa and was also named an Outstanding Young Man of America, 1975-1976. Darrel served as Assistant District Attorney in the 12th Judicial District Court, President and Chairman of the Board and legal counsel for The Union Bank, Board of Directors for Louisiana Trial Lawyers Association, Avoyelles Parish Counsel on Aging, Chairman of the Avoyelles Chapter of American Red Cross, President, and Board of Directors of Marksville Chamber of Commerce, and on the Board of Directors at Alexandria Country Day School in Alexandria, LA.

Job Titles:

• Associate
• Attorney
• Treuting Became an Associate in January of 1990 at the Law Firm

Joseph (J.B.) Treuting is focused primarily on the practice of personal injury law, with a concentration on insurance, uninsured motorists and Workers' Compensation. He was admitted to the Louisiana Bar in 1985 and also admitted to practice before the U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit; and the U.S. District Court, Eastern, Western and Middle Districts of Louisiana. J.B. received a Bachelor of Science degree from Louisiana State University in 1981. He earned his law degree (Juris Doctor) from Tulane University in 1985 and attended the Legal Clinic at Tulane Law School from 1984 - 1985. He also served as Law Clerk to the Honorable P.J. Laborde, Louisiana Third Circuit Court of Appeal from 1985 - 1988. J.B. is a member of the Avoyelles Parish Bar Association, Louisiana State Bar Association and American Bar Association. He is also a member of the Louisiana Trial Lawyers Association and the Crossroads Inns of Court Executive Committee.

Job Titles:

• Associate
• Attorney
• Associate in October of 2010 at the Law Firm
• Member of the Avoyelles Parish Bar Association

Stephen Ryland is focused on the practice of personal injury law, with a concentration on automobile accidents. He was admitted to the Louisiana bar in 2010 and also admitted to practice before the U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit; and the U.S. District Court, Eastern, Western and Middle Districts of Louisiana. Stephen received a Bachelor of Science degree in Professional Studies from Louisiana College in 2003. He earned his law degree (Juris Doctor) from Southern Stephen is a member of the Avoyelles Parish Bar Association and the Louisiana State Bar Association. In addition he has served as 2015 President, 2014 Vice-President and 2013 Treasurer of the Avoyelles Parish Bar Association.