Dan Ray

Dan Ray

Attorney · University of Missouri–Kansas City School of Law

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

Property Damage Cases in Small Claims Court
Small claims court is ideally suited for simple property damage claims. We explain the elements of a claim, how you'll prove them, and how to compute your damages.
Fight or Flight: Options If You Get Sued in Small Claims Court
You've been served with a small claims lawsuit. What are your options, and how do you choose between them? We provide a roadmap for your decision-making process.
Can I Sue For Bad Dental Work in Small Claims Court?
Can you file a dental malpractice lawsuit in small claims court? Maybe. Should you? Probably not. We explain why.
A Guide to Florida Slip and Fall Claims and Lawsuits
Thinking about a Florida slip and fall claim? Find out what you need to prove, defenses to look out for, and more.
What Happens When the Defendant Ignores Your Lawsuit?
What happens to a defendant who ignores your lawsuit? The short answer is: Nothing good. We explain default judgments, how to get one, and more.
A Guide to Michigan Slip and Fall Claims and Lawsuits
Thinking about a Michigan slip and fall claim? Find out what you need to prove, defenses to look out for, and more.
Suing Out-of-State Defendants in Small Claims Court
Suing an out-of-state defendant in small claims court? You'll run into some issues you might not be expecting. We'll fill you in on the basics.
Slip and Fall Accidents: Proving Fault
It's one thing to think you have a slip and fall case, but another thing to prove it. Find out how to prove your case, including both liability and damages.
14th Amendment: Text, Meaning, and Enforcement
Learn about key 14th Amendment concepts, including birthright citizenship, equal protection of the law, due process of law, and more.
Medical Malpractice: Using Medical Expert Witnesses
Learn why expert testimony is crucial in medical malpractice cases, what that testimony consists of, who can serve as an expert, and when an expert might not be necessary.
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