Lawyers / Professionals

Mr. Adams represents clients in complex litigation at the trial and appellate level, with a particular focus on matters arising out of government and criminal investigations. He has conducted internal investigations, tried cases to bench and jury, and briefed and argued cases in appellate courts.

He previously served in positions of significant responsibility throughout the government. As Associate Counsel to the President of the United States, he represented the Office of the President in congressional investigations and other sensitive matters. His primary responsibility included handling issues arising out of the Department of Defense and State Department. In addition, he coordinated with the Department of Justice on litigation implicating the Office of the President.

In private practice, he has represented clients in complex civil litigation, including class actions, covering a wide range of substantive areas. Most recently, as an Assistant U.S. Attorney, he tried cases ranging from fraud to violent crime and managed complex grand jury investigations involving fraud, public corruption, and other matters. Mr. Adams previously served as law clerk to Associate Justice Clarence Thomas on the U.S. Supreme Court and Circuit Judge David B. Sentelle on the U.S. Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit.