Ryan Hatton joined Rinke Noonan in 2002 after a year of practice in the Twin Cities. He practices in areas of construction law and litigation, mechanic's liens, bond claims, and land use/development litigation. Ryan also practices in the federal areas of immigration and copyright.

Ryan graduated from St. Olaf College with a degree in Political Science and History. He received his law degree from William Mitchell College of Law.

Ryan regularly represents builders, subcontractors, consumers, and owners in construction disputes. He is licensed in state and federal courts and appears regularly for clients in court and before various state, county, and municipal tribunals. Ryan is also a Qualified Arbitrator by the Minnesota Supreme Court.

Ryan is an active member in trade associations supporting the building industry. Ryan is a member of the Board of Directors for the Builders Association of Minnesota (BAM), serves on the Suburban Northwest Builders Association's (SNBA) Board of Directors as its Secretary, and also serves as the SNBA Education Committee Chair. Ryan was also honored to be added to the Madison Who's Who of Professionals in 2005-2006.

Ryan also is an active supporter of the United Way of Central Minnesota, and has served on a Results Team since 2004.

Education:
William Mitchell College of Law (J.D., 2001)
St. Olaf College (B.A., 1998)

Bar Admissions:
Minnesota, 2001
United States District Court, District of Minnesota, 2002
Iowa, 2008

Articles:

Employer's Duty to Complete and Maintain the Form I-9

What is Notice & Opportunity to Repair

Collecting a Judgement

Explanation of Park Fees

Subcontractors & Material Suppliers Cannot Rely on the Mechanic's Lien Foreclosure by their General Contractor or Superior Subcontractor

Court Rules that Employee Benefit Trust Fund has Mechanic's Lien Rights

Shifting the Risk of Owner Insolvency to Subcontractors

Understanding the Your Work Exclusion in the Commercial General Liabiltiy Insurance Policy

Emerging Copyright Issues in the Residential Building Industry

How to Not Lose the Statute of Limitations Defense-Part 1

How to Not Lose the Statute of Limitations Defense-Part 2