Ryan A. McLeod

Ryan A. McLeod is a highly respected divorce lawyer in Sumter, South Carolina, and a Managing Partner at McDougall Self Currence McLeod, LLP. He represents clients in all aspects of family law, with a particular focus on complex, high-income, and military divorce cases. Known for his integrity, his discretion, and results-driven approach, Ryan serves clients throughout South Carolina, including business owners, professionals, executives, public figures, and members of the military.

Regarded as one of the top family and divorce attorneys in South Carolina, Ryan is a skilled litigator and strategic negotiator. He brings decades of experience resolving emotionally charged disputes with creativity and professionalism. He works closely with each client to develop a tailored strategy aimed at achieving the best possible outcome, whether through litigation or a negotiated settlement. As a certified South Carolina Family Court Mediator, Ryan also mediates complex divorce cases for attorneys across the state, helping resolve matters without the need for trial.

A native of Sumter, South Carolina, Ryan was admitted to the South Carolina Bar in 1998 and admitted to practice before the U.S. District Court for South Carolina in 1999. His commitment to the legal profession is reflected in his many leadership roles, including serving as a Fellow of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers (AAML) since 2010. He currently serves as President of the South Carolina Chapter of the AAML, a role that underscores his dedication to excellence in family law.

Ryan is also deeply involved in professional and community service. He previously served on the Board of Governors for the South Carolina Association for Justice (2012–2020) and was a member of the Family Law Section Council of the South Carolina Bar, where he supported initiatives to improve the practice of family law statewide. Through the Legal Access for Military Personnel (LAMP) Program, Ryan has assisted many military families and service members stationed at Shaw Air Force Base in Sumter. He is a member of both the Sumter and Richland County Bar Associations.

Ryan’s excellence in practice has earned him repeated recognition, including selection as a Super Lawyers “Rising Star” in 2012 and 2013, and ongoing inclusion as a South Carolina Super Lawyer since 2014.