Meet Jeffrey M. Adams
Mr. Adams represents individual defendants, insurance companies, and self-insureds in litigation regarding bodily injury, premises liability, and fraudulent claims.
Practice Areas
- First and Third Party Litigation
- Fraud Litigation
- Motor Vehicle Liability
- Premises Liability
- Uninsured Motorist Claims
- Wrongful Death
Education
- Stetson University College of Law (J.D. 1984)
- Oral Roberts University (B.A., cum laude 1981)
Bar Admissions
- Florida (1985)
- Illinois (1985)
Court Admissions
- All Florida State Courts
- U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
- U.S. District Court, Central District of Illinois
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
- U.S. Supreme Court
Professional Affiliations
- The Florida Bar
- St. Petersburg Bar Association
- Hillsborough County Bar Association
- Florida Defense Lawyers Association
- Claims and Litigation Management
- International Association of Defense Counsel
- Litigation Counsel of America
- DRI-The Voice of the Defense Bar
Community Involvement
- Southwest Florida Water Management District (Vice Chair: 2016 – 2017, Board Member: 2010 – Present)
- Florida Sports Foundation (Chairman: 2016 – Present and 2006-2008; Board Member: 2002 – Present)
- Tampa Bay Sports Commission (Chairman: 2006 – 2010; Board Member: 1994 – Present)
Publications
- The Defense Speaks: Plaintiff Medical Records
Distinctions
- The Florida Bar: Board Certified Civil Trial Lawyer (1993 – Present)
- National Board of Trial Advocacy: Board Certified in Civil Trial Advocacy (1993 – Present)
- AV Rated by Martindale Hubbell
- Florida Super Lawyers (2006-2017)
Presentations
- Winning at Trial
- Civil Litigation; We Like to Win
- Trial Preparation, Trial Presentation A-Z