Adam Ramirez, J.D.
Editor
Authored and Reviewed
An award-winning journalist, editor and legal strategist, Adam has resided at the intersection of legal and journalism for two decades.
After law school, Adam spent two years clerking for a U.S. District Court judge. He researched and wrote legal precedent in published opinions on behalf of the Court.
He has been an editor, columnist and journalist at the Miami Herald, The Dallas Morning News, The Oregonian, Golf Digest, Forbes, FindLaw.com and other media outlets.
He lived in Colombia and Argentina teaching legal English to attorneys and law students. He is also a Spanish-language subject matter expert.
Expertise
- Legal journalism
- Digital strategy
- Editorial leadership
Achievements
- Award-winning journalist with 20 years of legal journalism experience
- Clerked for a U.S. District Court judge for two years.
- Editor/columnist/journalist at the Miami Herald, Forbes, The Dallas Morning News, The Oregonian, Golf Digest, FindLaw.com.
Education
University of Arizona, James E. Rogers College of Law – Juris Doctor, Criminal & Immigration Law
University of Arizona – Bachelor of Arts, Journalism & Marketing
Honors & Awards
- Two-Time Newsperson of the Year, University of Arizona, Department of Journalism
- The Freedom Forum National Journalism Award
- Ruben Salazar Memorial National Journalism Award
- Arizona Press Club Writing Awards
- National Association of Hispanic Journalist Scholarships
Professional Memberships
- National Association of Hispanic Journalists
Adam Ramirez, J.D. Content
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Accident Compensation: When and How To Pursue It (2025)
Learn when and how to seek accident compensation after sustaining an injury in an incident caused by another person’s actions. -
Police Report Car Accident Tools: How to Use Them (2025)
Police report car accident tools are often essential to car crash injury claims. Learn how to obtain and use the official police report for a car accident. -
Contributory Negligence and Injury Cases (2025)
Contributory negligence is a defense that shifts some or all the blame to the victim. Learn about contributory and comparative fault and how they apply. -
The Best Dog Bite Attorneys in Sacramento, California (2025)
Whether you’ve been the victim of a vicious dog or family pet, a Sacramento dog bite law firm can help you understand your rights and recover compensation. -
Domestic Partnership vs. Marriage: A Guide (2025)
A few states offer domestic partnerships as an alternative to marriage. Learn the differences and similarities of domestic partnership vs. marriage. -
Med Mal for Nurses: When Can You Sue for Nursing Malpractice?
Nurses often interact with patients more than doctors, and their actions can have serious consequences. Learn about med mal for nurses. -
Property Damage Claims: Compensation for Property Loss 2025
When your property gets damaged by a covered event, an insurance company should compensate you. Learn how property damage claims work. -
Tort Liability: Protecting and Compensating Victims (2025)
Tort liability arises from actions that cause physical, financial, or reputational harm. Learn about tort law and how it protects and compensates victims. -
The Reasonable Person Standard and How It Is Used (2025)
A core concept of negligence law is the reasonable person standard. Learn about this legal concept and how courts use it in personal injury cases. -
How To File For Divorce: In Person And Online (2025)
Filing for divorce involves fulfilling some basic legal requirements, which vary by state. Learn how to file for divorce in person and online. -
Open Container Law: What Is It, and How Does It Work? (2025)
Out of all 50 states, 49 have passed open container laws to prohibit drinking in vehicles. Learn about the purpose of these laws and how they work. -
DUI: Definition and Overview of Drunk Driving Offenses 2025
DUI is the umbrella term describing criminal offenses for drunk driving. Learn the definition of DUI and what it means for accused drivers.