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
Average Motorcycle Accident Settlements (October 2026)
As of October 2026, the average motorcycle accident settlement is $99,000. This analysis covers factors, damages, and legal strategies affecting payout trends.Average Settlement For Car Accident Back & Neck Injury 2026
Average settlement for car accident neck and back injuries is $12,000-$90,000. Explore more data and factors that affect your case value.Average PTSD Settlement: What To Expect? (August 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 (Oct 2026)
The average slip and fall settlement is about $30,000, based on October 2026 data. Learn the factors that influence case value and how to seek full compensation.Minor Car Accident Settlement Amounts (October 2026)
The average minor car accident settlement is $10,600, based on 2026 data. Learn about compensation factors like property damage and injury claims.Average Personal Injury Settlements & Examples (Oct 2026)
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 (October 2026)
Workers’ comp settlements for spinal fusion surgery average $50,000 to $750,000. ConsumerShield explains the factors affecting payouts.Burn Injury Settlements: How Much Can You Get? (Oct 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 (Oct 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.Sexual Assault Settlement Amounts & Average (October 2026)
An analysis of sexual assault settlement amounts. Covers average payouts, workplace and nursing home cases, and the key factors that determine compensation.What Is The Average Settlement For Childhood Molestation? (October 2026)
A legal analysis of childhood molestation settlements. Covers average compensation, factors influencing payouts, and the importance of lawsuits for justice.Zantac Lawsuit: Settlements, Dismissals and Appeals (2026)
The Zantac lawsuit drew thousands of cancer claims over NDMA in ranitidine. See the settlements, court dismissals and appeals still pending in 2026.