Ottenwess Law Firm is pleased to announce that Eric T. Ramar has joined the firm as a Partner, further strengthening our nationally respected medical malpractice and healthcare defense practice.
Eric brings over a decade of experience dedicated exclusively to defending healthcare providers in medical malpractice litigation, as well as regulatory and state licensing matters. Prior to joining Ottenwess Law, Eric was a Partner at a metro-Detroit law firm, where he led the Medical Litigation Practice Group and earned a reputation for strategic precision, courtroom acumen, and a deep understanding of the complexities of the healthcare landscape.
Eric has represented a wide range of healthcare providers across Michigan, including physicians, dentists, chiropractors, hospitals, urgent care centers, long-term care facilities, and allied health professionals. He has achieved favorable settlements, dismissals, and no-cause verdicts in complex cases involving wrongful death, state licensing issues, failure to diagnose, surgical complications, and more. His strong defense of licensed professionals also extends to state licensing board investigations, where he has consistently secured favorable outcomes that have avoided disciplinary actions or license restrictions. His skill in challenging expert testimony and navigating the always evolving legal standards in healthcare liability has made him a trusted advocate for providers facing significant legal exposure.
Eric earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Toledo College of Law in 2013, where he received the National Order of the Barristers Award and served as Vice Chair of the Moot Court Program. He received his undergraduate degree from Michigan State University in 2010. During law school, he interned for the Honorable Sean Cox of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan.
His contributions to the legal field have earned him numerous accolades, reflecting both his skill and dedication to his clients. He has been recognized by Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch in America™ for Medical Malpractice Law – Defendants from 2023 to 2025, and has been named to the Michigan Super Lawyers Rising Stars list from 2022 through 2025. In 2022, Michigan Lawyers Weekly honored him as an “Up & Coming Lawyer,” recognizing his growing influence and established presence in the legal community.
A respected voice in the legal community, Eric has delivered presentations on litigation strategy, medical documentation, and trial preparation at industry-leading seminars and institutions. He is actively involved with ALFA International, serving on the Professional Liability Practice Group Steering Committee, and participates in its International Practice Group and Future Leaders Forum. He is also a member of the State Bar of Michigan’s Negligence Law and Litigation Sections.
Eric’s addition to the Ottenwess Law Firm marks a continued investment in excellence, deepening the Firm’s bench of accomplished litigators committed to defending healthcare professionals with integrity, insight, and tenacity. His proven track record and leadership experience will further complement and enhance the exceptional talent within the Firm.
Please join us in welcoming Eric to Ottenwess Law.