Adam Ramirez, J.D.
Editor
Authored and Reviewed
An award-winning journalist and editor, 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.
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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Car Accident Settlement Process & What To Know (2026)
Learn the process that insurers use and some factors they consider to determine the value of a car accident settlement. -
Average PTSD Settlement: What To Expect? (July 2026)
Suffering from PTSD after trauma? Average settlements range from $10,000 to $120,000. Learn how to build a strong case and maximize your compensation. -
Slip And Fall Settlements: How Much To Expect (July 2026)
The average slip and fall settlement is about $30,000, based on July 2026 data. Learn the factors that influence case value and how to seek full compensation. -
Minor Car Accident Settlement Amounts (July 2026)
The average minor car accident settlement is $10,600, based on 2026 data. Learn about compensation factors like property damage and injury claims. -
Video Game Addiction Lawsuit Settlement Amounts (2026)
Video game addiction lawsuit settlement amounts are difficult to predict. Learn about the factors that could determine how much you might receive. -
Average Personal Injury Settlements & Examples (July 26)
The average personal injury settlement is $40,500. See how case type, injury, liability, and policy limits affect your claim's final value. -
Average Settlement for Spinal Fusion Surgery Workers’ Comp (2026)
Workers’ comp settlements for spinal fusion surgery average $50k to $750k. ConsumerShield explains the factors affecting payouts. -
Average Workers' Comp Settlement
Workers' comp settlement amounts: The national average is $47,300. ConsumerShield Research team explains the key factors that can affect your payout -
What Is The Average Medical Malpractice Settlement?
Considering filing a medical malpractice claim? Before you do, it may help to understand average medical malpractice settlements. -
Social Media Addiction Lawsuit Settlement Amounts (2026)
It is very early to estimate the possible social media lawsuit payout per person. Learn about these lawsuits and the types of compensation possible. -
Burn Injury Settlements: How Much Can You Get? (2026)
An analysis of burn injury settlements. Covers average payouts by burn degree, how accident facts influence value, and the impact of long-term effects. -
Car Accident Settlement Amounts With No Injuries (2026)
2026 non-injury car accident settlements average $9,900. Our analysis of current trends covers key factors like property damage, state laws, and insurance limits.
