Dan Ray

Attorney

Dan joined Nolo as a Legal Editor in 2022. He writes and edits articles dealing with personal injury cases and claims. He also writes and edits articles on constitutional law topics from time-to-time.

Education. Dan graduated from Texas Christian University in Fort Worth, Texas, with a bachelor of business administration degree, majoring in Finance. Later, he received his law degree, with distinction, from the University of Missouri - Kansas City Law School. While in law school, Dan was Editor-in-Chief of the UMKC Law Review, and he earned several awards for academic achievements.

Law and teaching experience. Dan spent about 12 years practicing law in Kansas and Missouri, mostly handling plaintiff-side personal injury cases including slip and fall claims, auto cases, medical malpractice and product liability suits, and civil rights matters. Dan has tried cases in state and federal courts and handled appeals in state and federal courts in Kansas and Missouri. After leaving private practice, Dan spent more than 15 years teaching law. His area of teaching expertise is federal constitutional law. Most recently, Dan was with a legal data analytics firm, where he assisted in creating and maintaining the firm’s civil rights practice area.

Other interests. When he’s not busy writing and editing, Dan follows TCU Horned Frogs football. Having grown up in the Kansas City area, he’s also far too invested in Kansas City Chiefs football. Outside of football season, he enjoys watching old comedy movies and TV shows.


Articles By Dan Ray

New Jersey Dram Shop Laws and Social Host Liability for Alcohol-Related Accidents
If you’ve been hurt by a drunk person in New Jersey, can you hold a third party liable for providing them with alcohol?
Arizona Dram Shop Laws and Social Host Liability for Alcohol-Related Accidents
You’ve been hurt by a drunk person in Arizona. Do you have a claim for compensation against whoever furnished them with liquor?
Montana Car Insurance Requirements
An overview of Montana's minimum car insurance requirements, how coverage is likely to affect a car accident claim, and the consequences of driving without insurance in Montana.
Illinois Dram Shop Laws and Social Host Liability for Alcohol-Related Accidents
You’ve been hurt by a drunk person in Illinois. Can you bring a claim against whoever sold or served them the alcohol?
Indiana Dram Shop Laws and Social Host Liability for Alcohol-Related Accidents
You’ve been hurt by a drunk person in Indiana, but that person has no insurance or other assets to pay for your injuries. Can you bring a claim against whoever furnished them with alcohol?
Colorado Dram Shop Laws and Social Host Liability for Alcohol-Related Accidents
When you’re hurt by a drunk person in Colorado, you can bring a claim for compensation against them. But what about whoever sold or provided them with alcohol?
Georgia Dram Shop Laws and Social Host Liability for Alcohol-Related Accidents
When alcohol plays a role in causing an accident or injury, the laws of some states allow the injured person to seek compensation not just from the person who was intoxicated, but also from the third-party vendor who provided the alcohol. These laws are known as "dram shop" laws.
Iowa Car Insurance Laws
Learn about Iowa's motor vehicle financial responsibility law, what insurance coverages you need to have, how to collect compensation if you’re hurt in a wreck, and more.
Wisconsin Dram Shop Laws and Social Host Liability for Alcohol-Related Accidents
If you’re hurt by a drunk person in Wisconsin, can you sue whoever provided them with alcohol?
Missouri Dram Shop Laws and Social Host Liability for Alcohol-Related Accidents
In many states, a person who has been injured by an intoxicated individual may be able to hold an alcohol vendor civilly liable for serving the intoxicated person. These laws are known as "dram shop" laws, in recognition of the fact that alcohol was traditionally sold by a unit of measure called a "dram."