Ryan Fargen is a thoughtful and strategic attorney who helps individuals, families, and business owners plan for the future with clarity and confidence. His practice focuses on estate planning, business planning, and advising on the use and protection of intellectual property assets. Ryan works closely with clients to understand their goals to provide practical solutions tailored to their unique needs.
With a Bachelor of Science in Industrial Engineering from Iowa State University and a Juris Doctor from the University of Kansas School of Law, Ryan brings an analytical and problem-solving mindset to his legal work. He approaches every matter with both technical insight and personal care, ensuring that clients feel informed and empowered throughout the process.
Originally from Brookings, South Dakota, Ryan is proud to serve his community and bring a forward-thinking perspective to traditional areas of the law. His work includes wills and trusts, asset protection, succession planning for business owners, and helping clients make the most of their intellectual property in a changing world.
Ryan’s philosophy on legal planning is to make a difficult discussion as enjoyable as possible, to work with the client to create a plan that provides peace of mind, and to build an ongoing relationship to help address the changes life throws at us.
He is a member of the South Dakota, Iowa, and Minnesota bar associations, as well as a registered practitioner with the United States Patent and Trademark Office.
When he’s not practicing law, Ryan enjoys golfing, reading, and spending time on amateur woodworking projects.