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Ryan Blanch is the Founding Partner of The Blanch Law Firm, P.C., a Manhattan-based boutique criminal and business litigation firm. The firm services some of New York's most prominent political figures and business executives and has developed a reputation for exceptional results and unparalleled customer service.

Criminal attorneys at The Blanch Law Firm provide aggressive legal representation for those facing allegations or government investigations for major felonies or white collar crimes.

We apply a truly unique team approach to each and every criminal case, which offers our clients the benefit of five of Manhattan's most experienced and well-regarded criminal defense attorneys.

The Blanch Law Firm's team of commercial litigators represent principles and executives in critical and notorious commercial litigation matters. Our team of commercial litigators (hand-picked from large New York litigation houses) provides early interventioned and seasoned, thorough representation through commercial disputes of any kind.

If you are facing criminal allegations or business litigation, contact The Blanch Law Firm at (646) 350-0390 for a free initial consultation.

We offer representation for those facing government investigations or commercial litigation in the following areas of law:

Mail Fraud
Wire Fraud
Tax Fraud
Securities Crimes
Investment Fraud
Antitrust & Trade Regulation
Contract Disputes
Accounting Fraud
Insurance & Healthcare Fraud
Embezzlement
Money Laundering
Blackmail, Bribery & Extortion
Identity Theft
Computer Crimes
Internet Fraud
RICO/Racketeering
Enterprise Corruption
Organized Crime
Murder
Assault
Kidnapping
Rape
Sexual Assault
Drug Possession & Trafficking
Weapons Possession & Trafficking
DUI/DWI

Patrick W. Begos is a founding member of the firm and senior partner in the Westport office. He heads the firm's trial and appellate group. Pat brings 19 years of litigation, arbitration, mediation and negotiation experience to the firm.

Prior to forming Begos Horgan & Brown, Patrick was a partner in the New York City litigation firm Molton & Meekins (1995-1998), and he was previously associated with Weil, Gotshal & Manges (1990-1995); and Lane & Mittendorf (1988-1990).

He is a current member of the Trial Tactics and the Life, Health and Disability Sections of the Defense Research Institute, and a member of the Public Investors Arbitration Bar Association. He is also a member of the Alternative Dispute Resolution and Trial Evidence subcommittees of the American Bar Association. He is a past member of the Committee on Art Law of the Association of the Bar of the City of New York, and he is admitted to the bar in New York and Connecticut.

Patrick received his legal education from Columbia University School of Law (J.D) and did his undergraduate work at Johns Hopkins University (BA with honors).

Pat works primarily on cases involving business and personal disputes in a wide variety of commercial areas including:
- ERISA benefits
- insurance coverage
- securities transactions
- real estate development and property management
- employment
- copyright and trademark
- internet commerce
- secured lending
- fine art acquisitions and sales
- products liability
- real estate transactions
- bankruptcy
- corporate governance

His day-to-day practice includes:
- Defending ERISA claim administrators and disability insurers at trial and in appellate courts
- Pursuing lender liability and predatory lending claims on behalf of borrowers
- Representing real estate owners, buyers and sellers in disputes over sales, construction and land use
- Assisting business owners in solving problems with partners, shareholders, creditors and suppliers