This video features an interview with Brian Calandra, the managing partner at Ramos Law, sits down with Mile High Living to discussing the firm’s involvement in the Denver Seven’s “If You Give a Child a Book” campaign and their overall commitment to community empowerment, especially for children. Calandra shares his personal motivation for practicing law, rooted in a desire for fairness, and elaborates on why Dr. Ramos, the firm’s founder, pursued both medical and legal degrees—to ensure patients received fair treatment in the legal system when their medical injuries were misunderstood by attorneys
Ramos Law distinguishes itself through its deep medical understanding, which is integrated into the firm’s approach to client care, ensuring clients receive appropriate medical attention Beyond legal practice, the firm actively supports literacy and education, believing that helping children is a universally positive endeavor that empowers future generations . They also engage in various community initiatives, including career path advisement for teenagers and providing support to organizations like Project Angel Heart
Key Insights
- Motivation for Law Practice Brian Calandra was driven to practice law by a strong belief in fairness, viewing the legal profession as a means to achieve this for clients.
- Dr. Ramos’s Dual Expertise Dr. Ramos became an attorney after realizing that many lawyers lacked the medical knowledge to adequately represent injured patients, leading him to bridge the gap between medicine and law.
- Ramos Law’s Distinctive Approach The firm differentiates itself through its strong medical background, ensuring clients receive proper care and that their injuries are understood and presented effectively. They also prioritize providing first-class service to clients
- Commitment to Child Empowerment Ramos Law is a proud sponsor of the “If You Give a Child a Book” campaign and actively supports literacy and education, driven by the belief that investing in children’s future through reading is crucial
- Community Involvement Beyond the book campaign, Ramos Law participates in other community programs like Adams County Education Consortium’s “Backpacks to Briefcases,” advises teenagers on career paths, and supports organizations like Project Angel Heart, which provides food for individuals with terminal illnesses
(FAQ) Frequently Asked Questions
What is the “If You Give a Child a Book” campaign?
The “If You Give a Child a Book” campaign is an initiative sponsored by Denver Seven and Ramos Law that encourages literacy and education by providing books to children
Why did Dr. Ramos become both a medical doctor and an attorney?
Dr. Ramos pursued a law degree after noticing that many attorneys struggled to understand the medical aspects of his patients’ injuries, which often led to unfair treatment within the legal system. He aimed to ensure his patients’ medical issues were properly understood and represented
How does Ramos Law differentiate itself from other law firms?
Ramos Law sets itself apart through its deep medical expertise, stemming from Dr. Ramos’s background, which enables them to better understand and explain medical injuries to insurance companies, other attorneys, and clients. They also emphasize providing exceptional client service
What other community initiatives is Ramos Law involved in?
Ramos Law is actively involved in the Adams County Education Consortium’s “Backpacks to Briefcases” program, where they advise teenagers on career paths and provide backpacks to students. They also support Project Angel Heart, an organization that supplies food to individuals with terminal illnesses