
Ryan McKnight
Of Counsel
Business Advisory & Transactions
Insightful. Practical. Focused on Prevention.
Your Business Moves Fast. We Help You Stay Protected Without Losing Momentum.
Legal problems are expensive. Legal clarity is powerful.
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Ryan helps businesses mitigate legal risk through thoughtful planning, strategic contract management, and ongoing advisory support. Whether it’s reviewing key agreements, advising on operational decisions, or serving as outside general counsel, Ryan partners with business leaders to prevent disputes before they start.
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A Legal Partner for Business Owners and Operators
Ryan’s practice is focused on helping clients make legally sound, business-savvy decisions across the full life cycle of a company. With experience advising executives, founders, and management teams across industries—including energy, construction, healthcare, and hospitality—he brings a calm, practical voice to complex challenges.
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Ryan excels at translating legal language into clear guidance so clients can move forward confidently. A business-focused attorney, Ryan works hard to get to "yes" for businesses so that they can execute strategy.
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Representative Services
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Contract drafting, negotiation, and review
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Entity structuring and governance advice
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Risk mitigation and compliance support
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Business operations and employment guidance
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Outside general counsel for growing companies
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What Clients Appreciate
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Clear answers to complex legal questions
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Proactive guidance that prevents costly disputes
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A deep well of insight from 16 years of experience supporting businesses across industries
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Reliable, responsive communication
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Business-aligned recommendations that make sense in the real world
A D M I S S I O N S
Texas
HONORS
Central Houston Young Life, Board Member







EXPERIENCE
LAW FIRM
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Baker Botts LLP
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Pillsbury Winthrop Shaw Pittman LLP
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In-House
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Targa Resources, Inc.
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Midcoast Energy, LLC
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Mission Midstream, LLC
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Xage Security, Inc.
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Erthos, Inc.
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