professional bio
Ryan Alves received his Bachelor of Arts degrees in Economics and Communications, both with honors, from UC Davis in June of 2003.
After graduation, accepted a position as a Case Manager in Liberty Mutual’s National Market Claims division. He continued working as a Senior Case Manager while attending McGeorge School of Law from 2007 through 2010. At McGeorge, Ryan received the Witkin Award in Criminal Defense, the Traynor Society Award, completed the Trial Advocacy program with honors, and received the Dean’s List award each year he attended. Ryan received his Juris Doctor with distinction in December of 2010.
Ryan is currently the Managing Attorney at the Sacramento office of Bradford & Barthel. In his free time, he enjoys travel and spending time with his wife Christine and sons Callan and Emmett.
Education & Memberships
2010 University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law (California)
Juris Doctor with Distinction
Deans' List; 2010 Witkin Award, Criminal Defenses; Traynor Society
Award; McGeorge Trial Advocacy Program with Honors, Appellate and
International Advocacy Oral Argument Competition, Top 16 Finalists
2003 University of California at Davis
Bachelor of Arts (Economics/Communication) with High Honors
Dean's List; University of Calif0ornia at Davis Communication Department
Citation for Excellence
2010 State Bar of California
AUTHORED Blog Articles & Webinars
Factual Denials
Ryan Alves & JP Torres discuss the legal and factual basis to address claims in California workers compensation.
Lifetime Jurisdiction: Not Just for Asbestosis
Most professionals working within the California workers’ compensation system for any period of time are familiar with the fact asbestos claims may continue
EMERGENCY! The New COVID-19 Med-Legal Regulations
As COVID-19 spread and became a global pandemic over the course of the prior life that was mere months ago, it was increasingly
Panel requests go online: What could possibly go wrong?
On April 3rd the Department of Workers’ Compensation (DWC) issued a notice of public hearing for QME regulations. That hearing is set for
