Meet Our
Team

Ryan Fong, Esq., a partner at DHN Attorneys, is a trusted advisor for community associations, restaurants, and businesses throughout Florida. Born and raised in California, Ryan began practicing in Orlando after graduating from New England Law in Boston in 2014, and joined DHN Attorneys in 2016. Since then, he has served as general counsel for hundreds of local for-profit and not-for-profit organizations.

Ryan's practice encompasses governance, foreclosures, covenant enforcement, dispute resolution, asset acquisitions, contract negotiations, and regulatory compliance. He has helped large condominiums secure funding for major construction projects, guided clients through governing documents and statutes to avoid receivership, and supported newly elected boards through the election process, helping maintain strong relationships between boards and their membership. He is a frequent speaker and continuing education instructor for CAMs and board members, and has also spoken to the Starbucks Pan Asian Partner Network.

Ryan also serves as Special Magistrate for Code Enforcement for the City of Ocala and as legal counsel to the Indian River County Code Enforcement Board. He has been named to Florida Trend's Legal Elite and recognized by Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in 2025 and 2026.

Beyond his professional commitments, Ryan serves on the Leadership Council for SALT Outreach, where he reviews contracts, license agreements, and leases in support of its mission to assist the homeless community. He also serves on the Occupational Advisory Committee for the Legal Administrative Specialist program at Orange Technical College, helping shape the training of students preparing for careers in the legal field. Ryan is a devoted husband and father to three young children. He enjoys being involved in his local community, supporting local businesses, and coaching his kids' sports teams. His dedication to his clients and his community reflects DHN Attorneys' mission to be "Better by Association."

Brooke Arutt, Esq., an associate attorney at DHN Attorneys, represents community associations and real estate clients throughout Central Florida. A two-time Florida State University graduate, Brooke earned both her Bachelor of Science and her Master of Science in Criminology from FSU before going on to earn her law degree from Barry University. She joined DHN Attorneys as a law clerk in 2024 after her first year of law school and remained with the firm while completing her studies full-time, gaining hands-on experience across the firm’s practice areas. After passing the Florida Bar, Brooke was promoted to associate attorney.

Brooke’s practice focuses on community association and real estate matters. Having worked alongside the firm’s attorneys from her earliest days in law school, she brings a practical understanding of how the firm serves its clients and a strong foundation in the day-to-day needs of associations, boards, and managers.

In law school, Brooke served as Vice President of the Women’s Law Association, as a Dean’s Study Fellow in four core courses, and as Managing Editor of the Child and Family Law Journal.

Brooke is actively involved in the Central Florida legal and business communities, with a particular interest in advancing women in the legal profession. She is a member of the Florida Association for Women Lawyers, including its Central Florida and Seminole County chapters, as well as the Orange County Bar Association and the East Orlando Chamber of Commerce.