Practice Areas
Industries
Education
Washington and Lee University School of Law
Lexington, Virginia
J.D., 2000
Grand Valley State University
Allendale, Michigan
B.S., 1996
Bar Admissions
Michigan
Court Admissions
All Michigan state courts
United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
United States Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit
United States District Court for Colorado
United States District Court for the Southern District of Indiana
United States District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan
United States District Court for the Western District of Michigan
Trial Attorney
Adam is a partner and member of the firm’s Litigation and Trial Practice Team where he concentrates on complex civil litigation in both state and federal courts. Adam has more than 20 years of experience representing clients at all levels of the automotive supply chain in connection with litigation in state and federal courts, private arbitrations, and product liability/recall issues. His practice has also expanded into the realm of mobility and data privacy, including representation of a national automotive trade association in connection with the Massachusetts “Right to Repair” legislation, as well as representation of association members involved in disputes regarding licensing and intellectual property.
Adam has extensive first-chair experience, including trial, appellate and alternative dispute resolution work. He has represented clients in a broad range of litigation matters, including intellectual property, tax and disputes involving not-to-compete covenants.
Experience
Successfully argued before the United States Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit, obtaining affirmance of summary judgment in favor of limited liability company in case of first impression regarding distribution to withdrawing member of the company.
Trial counsel for municipality in Michigan Tax Tribunal proceeding involving multimillion dollar challenge to valuation of local department store. The municipality’s assessment was affirmed in its entirety.
Obtained reversal of Michigan Court of Appeals’ decision by Supreme Court of Michigan in case of first impression regarding governmental immunity and the contempt powers of Michigan courts.
Obtained FINRA arbitration award of $2.375 million for investors against national securities firm in case involving inappropriate investments and failure of securities firm to properly supervise its representatives. Award was ninth largest verdict in the State of Michigan in 2011, according to a report published by Michigan Lawyers Weekly.
Successfully represented plaintiffs in a multi-million dollar lawsuit against former financial advisor, national securities firm, and local securities firm, involving the loss of family fortune through fraud, inappropriate investments and failure of the securities firms to properly supervise.
Served as defense counsel for a national provider of health care software systems, in connection with computer copyright infringement claim in which the plaintiff sought $92 million in damages. Following substantial limitation of the plaintiff’s potential damages during the summary judgment process, case was resolved through settlement favorable to client.
Represented national trucking firm in defending against numerous wrongful death and personal injury cases, all of which were successfully resolved through either dismissal or settlement.
Honors and Recognitions
Leading Lawyers, Commercial Litigation
Michigan Super Lawyers®, Business Litigation since 2013
The Best Lawyers in America®, Commercial Litigation, 2024
Professional Affiliations
Grand Rapids Bar Association
State Bar of Michigan
Community Involvement
Arthritis Foundation Michigan, Board of Trustees
Bethany Open Planning Committee, 2011, 2012
Georgetown Little League, volunteer coach, 2007 – 2012
Gryphon Place, Board, 2019
Hidden Lake Estates Homeowners Association, president, 2011 – 2013
West Michigan Arthritis Foundation: Advisory Board, 2011 – present; chair, 2014