R. Ryan Sainz’s path from championship athlete to trial attorney has always been driven by leadership, discipline, and a passion for standing up for others.R. Ryan Sainz is a native of Tampa, Florida. He graduated from Chamberlain High School. Following his graduation, he attended Florida College where he was a 2-year letter winner in baseball and part of the 2004 National Championship team. Mr. Sainz’s athletic accomplishments led to a full baseball scholarship to Savannah State University where he continued his leadership as a 2-year letter winner and team captain.
Following the completion of his athletic eligibility, Ryan returned home to Tampa where he completed his undergraduate degree from the University of South Florida. After graduation, Mr. Sainz attended the Barry University Dwayne O. Andreas School of Law.
While attending law school, Mr. Sainz was an active member of the nationally recognized trial team. His desire to become a trial attorney was confirmed after being a member of the team that won the ABA National Criminal Justice Trial Advocacy Competition in 2012.
Following his graduation from law school, Mr. Sainz was admitted to the Florida Bar and began his legal career for a large national civil defense law firm. During his time as a defense attorney, Mr. Sainz was retained by insurance companies and large corporations to defend lawsuits filed by the injured. In his career, Mr. Sainz has tried multiple cases throughout Florida involving auto negligence, chemical burns, slip and falls, wrongful death and traumatic brain injuries.
Mr. Sainz’s desire to shift his focus from defending corporations to defending the injured is what led him to Morgan & Morgan. Today, Mr. Sainz is able to use his extensive litigation experience to represent clients, specializing in automobile accidents.
Recent Wins
Private Settlement $25,000,000 Car Accident 2025
Camilo, Juan vs. Persons, Rex $9,378,730 Car Accident 2025
Karpinski, Angela Michele vs. Stauffer, Marc Robert & Stauffer, John G $5,200,000 Car Accident 2024
Stacee Janish vs. Bonnie Shelton and Eric Shelton $4,305,492 Car Accident, Spinal Cord Injury 2023
Richard Lesh v. Robert Hines as Curator of the Estate of Henry Sonnabend and The Standard Fire Insurance Company $2,643,021 Car Accident 2025
Ziegler, Christopher vs. Barlan, Margaret $2,250,000 Car Accident 2025
Ladkani, Theresa vs. Rowland, Kim $1,469,506 Car Accident 2024
Murrell, Lisa Baird vs. Pacheco Enrique G. $1,304,417 Car Accident 2023
Murrell, Lisa Baird vs. RTC Drywall $1,304,000 Car Accident 2023
Mary Blohm-Holland v. United Services Automobile Association $1,195,000 Car Accident 2022
DB, a minor, vs. Danielle Harper and Angela Harper $490,000 Car Accident 2021
Tomek Mikler v Walter Cadwalader $367,085 Car Accident 2021
Haecker vs. AKT Inc. $251,657 Slip and Fall 2022
Heather Guevara v. Debra Hedrick $250,000 Car Accident 2019
Joubert Santiago, Madeline vs. Freeman, Mason Edward $109,874 Car Accident 2023
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Working with Mr. Sainz was a fantastic experience. He made the entire process smooth and easy with great communication and abundant knowledge in his field. I would definitely recommend him for your le...
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