Jorge Ramirez focuses his practice in the areas of general liability, professional liability, product liability, construction defects, workers’ compensation, surety liability, municipal liability and business litigation. He has conducted hundreds of arbitrations and mediations in Nevada and Arizona. Jorge has represented clients before the Nevada Supreme Court and the U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit. Additionally, his litigation experience includes cases involving contract disputes, trade infringement and collection matters. Jorge’s insurance litigation experience encompasses matters involving insurers’ subrogation rights and declaratory relief actions.

Jorge began his career as a plaintiffs’ attorney and then served as staff counsel at two major insurance carriers to enhance his opportunity to obtain trial experience. These positions as well as his employment with a multinational design and construction firm in Mexico City have given him a distinct advantage with both clients and juries. Jorge’s perspective enables him to concentrate on positioning his cases in the most effective posture for resolution or to obtain excellent trial and appellate results.

Known for his negotiation skills, Jorge builds a strong case beginning with discovery, and he uses his experience to facilitate movement toward a positive outcome. These skills have led insurance companies in complex casualty and workers’ compensation cases to hire Jorge to monitor their claims so that appropriate reserves are set and early resolution obtained, whenever possible.
 

Areas of Focus

Casualty
Jorge is experienced in a wide range of general liability matters. He has represented clients in personal injury cases resulting from catastrophic injuries, industrial accidents, automobile accidents, trucking accidents, transportation accidents, premises accidents, security issues and dog bites. Jorge represents large transportation carriers in casualty cases, and has represented state and municipal governmental entities in various personal injury and construction-related cases. In addition, Jorge has monitored casualty cases for various insurance companies, and his evaluation and development of effective litigation strategies has resulted in nearly all of his monitoring assignments having a favorable and expedient resolution for the client.

Workers’ Compensation
Jorge takes a direct approach to workers' compensation defense, ruling out fraud and seeking opportunities for third-party liability. When evaluating a case, he determines the events leading up to the accident and how the accident occurred, and he reviews and assesses a copy of the medical file. Jorge has monitored workers’ compensation cases for various insurance companies, usually obtaining substantial savings for the client in both medical and indemnity expense.

Professional Liabiliy
Jorge’s professional liability experience includes representing design professionals, directors and officers, real estate agents/brokers and appraisers, medical rehabilitation and senior living facilities, and various design professionals. He is experienced in representing landscape designers in cases involving both commercial and residential properties. Jorge also has represented civil, structural and mechanical engineers in cases involving soil compaction and high-rise commercial and residential properties.

Product Liability
In the area of product liability, Jorge has handled matters concerning manufacture, warranty and failure-to-warn issues. He has represented manufacturers making products such as medical devices, cranes, hoists and rigging, batteries, power tools and fire protection equipment. Jorge’s ability to evaluate cases has helped obtain favorable settlements for his clients even when punitive damages are alleged.

    Education

    • Saint Louis University School of Law (J.D., 1997)
    • University of Nevada, Las Vegas (B.A., 1994)

    Bar Admissions

    • Arizona
    • Nevada

    Court Admissions

    • Supreme Court of the United States
    • Supreme Court of Nevada
    • U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
    • U.S. District Court, District of Nevada
    • Supreme Court of Arizona
    • U.S. District Court, District of Arizona

    Professional Affiliations

    • State Bar of Nevada, Fee Dispute Committee, Member of the Panel of Arbitrators
    • Clark County Bar Association
    • Latino Bar Association Greater
    • Las Vegas Association of Realtors
    • National Association of Realtors

    Languages

    • Spanish

Jorge A. Ramirez

Jorge Ramirez focuses his practice in the areas of general liability, professional liability, product liability, construction defects, workers’ compensation, surety liability, municipal liability and business litigation. He has conducted hundreds of arbitrations and mediations in Nevada and Arizona. Jorge has represented clients before the Nevada Supreme Court and the U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit. Additionally, his litigation experience includes cases involving contract disputes, trade infringement and collection matters. Jorge’s insurance litigation experience encompasses matters involving insurers’ subrogation rights and declaratory relief actions.

Jorge began his career as a plaintiffs’ attorney and then served as staff counsel at two major insurance carriers to enhance his opportunity to obtain trial experience. These positions as well as his employment with a multinational design and construction firm in Mexico City have given him a distinct advantage with both clients and juries. Jorge’s perspective enables him to concentrate on positioning his cases in the most effective posture for resolution or to obtain excellent trial and appellate results.

Known for his negotiation skills, Jorge builds a strong case beginning with discovery, and he uses his experience to facilitate movement toward a positive outcome. These skills have led insurance companies in complex casualty and workers’ compensation cases to hire Jorge to monitor their claims so that appropriate reserves are set and early resolution obtained, whenever possible.
 

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