Two New Partners Named at BSP Law

TROY — Bush Seyferth PLLC is proud to announce the promotion of two new partners: Lena Gonzalez and Ryan Vanderford.

Lena Gonzalez has been with the firm since 2018. She litigates complex commercial and insurance coverage cases in both federal and state courts, representing clients ranging from global manufacturing companies to private individuals. She routinely handles disputes involving commercial contracts, including complex breach of contract and breach of warranty cases, as well as tort defense. In her insurance coverage practice, Lena represents national insurers in life and auto-insurance no-fault matters. She has served as Lead Counsel for a national insurance company in defense of false representation claims and for a national manufacturer in breach of contract, breach of warranty, and specific performance cases. In addition to her practice, Lena serves as BSP Law’s Professional Development & Diversity Director. Lena received her J.D., cum laude, from Wayne State University Law School in 2016. 

Ryan J. Vanderford joined the firm in 2021. He focuses his practice representing manufacturers in high-stakes product liability litigation all across the country and also has extensive experience in class action defense, corporate policy holder insurance recovery, mass tort litigation, and white-collar defense. Ryan has obtained multiple favorable settlements and dismissals for major automotive manufacturers in high-exposure product liability actions, including cases involving fatalities, traumatic brain injury, and other significant bodily injuries. In addition to his practice, Ryan serves as a member of BSP Law’s Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Committee and actively participates in the firm’s recruiting efforts. Ryan received his J.D. from the University of Southern California Gould School of Law in 2015, and his B.A. from the University of Colorado, Boulder in 2012.

Bush Seyferth PLLC is proud to have Lena and Ryan as part of our firm.