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Practice areas
34 years, 1,000 cases
34 years, 1,000 cases
34 years, 1,000 cases
34 years, 1,000 cases
34 years, 1,000 cases
Languages spoken
Hungarian, Spanish, English, Hebrew
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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NJ | Active | 1986 | 12/28/2020 |
NY | Currently registered | 1986 | 12/09/2020 |
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority.
updated on 02/17/2017
Suspended means an attorney lost his or her license to practice law for a period of time. The attorney typically returns to practicing law when the suspension expires.
Jeffrey's comment:“Please ask me any question.”
Legal answers | 15477 |
Legal guides | 15 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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Best Answer | Avvo | 2020 |
Top Contributor Award | Avvo | 2020 |
"Best Answer" 2018 | Avvo | 2020 |
Top Contributor | Avvo | 2020 |
BV Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2015 |
Client Distinction Award | Martindale-Hubbell | 2015 |
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BV Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2014 |
BV Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2013 |
BV Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2012 |
BV Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2011 |
BV Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2010 |
Top 100 Trial Lawyers in America | American Trial Lawyers Association | 2007 |
Volunteer Recognition | Volunteer Counseling Service | 2007 |
Representing Victims of 9-11 Pro Bono | Trial Lawyers Care | 2001 |
Representing Victims of 9-11 Pro Bono | County of Rockland | 2001 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Attorney | Adams Law Firm, P.C. | 1986 - Present |
Special Assistant District Attorney | District Attorney Office | 1994 - 1994 |
Special Assistant District Attorney | Rockland District Attorney Office | 1992 - 1992 |
Associate | David E. Worby, P.C. | 1986 - 1986 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Rockland County Bar Association | Negligence Committee - Chair | 2013 - Present |
New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers | Member | 2008 - Present |
American Association for Justice | Member | 1986 - Present |
New York State Trial Lawyers Association | Member | 1986 - Present |
Rockland County Bar Association | Member | 1986 - Present |
Rockland County Traffic Safety Board | Member | 1986 - Present |
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Volunteer Counseling Service | Board of Directors | 2014 - 2017 |
Meals on Wheels | Oversight Committee - Chair | 2007 - 2011 |
Rockland County Bar Association | Negligence Committee - Chair | 2006 - 2007 |
Big Brothers Big Sisters | Vice Chair & Mentor | 2001 - 2007 |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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New York Law Journal | Understanding Protections for Assisted Living Residents | 2014 |
Newsletter | Personal Injury | 2010 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Touro College - Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center | JD - Juris Doctor | 1985 |
Boston University | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1982 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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Rockland Bicycle Club | Bicycle Safety | 2015 |
Applying the Rules of Evidence | Evidence | 2014 |
From Start to Finish | No-Fault Claims and Litigation | 2013 |
Litigating the Uninsured & Underinsured Motorist Claim | Aspects of Motor Vehicle Litigation | 2012 |
Aspects of Bicycle Crashes and Do's/Don'ts | Bicycle Crashes | 2012 |
Speakers Bureau | Personal Injury | 1999 |
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Case name | Outcome |
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Motor Vehicle | Settled during trial. |
Motor Vehicle | Verdict, then settlement |
Boating Collision | $3,310,000.00 |
Injured Woman's Case Reinstated | Substantial settlement |
Wrongful Death | $600,000.00 mediated settlement |
Personal Injury | $750,000.00 Mediated Settlement |
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Partial Loss of Vision | $1,250,000.00 Mediated Settlement |
School Incident | $3,250,000.00 Mediated settlement. |
Child Burned | $350,000.00 Settlement |
Product Liability | $3,350,000.00 Settlement |
Motor Vehicle | $1,000,000.00 Settlement, plus waiver of $1,600,000 workers compensation lien |
Motor Vehicle | $650,000.00 Settlement |
Medical Malpractice - Wrongful Death | $1,950,000.00 Trial |
Wrongful Death | $2,450,000.00 Wrongful Death, verdict |
Personal Injury | $926,000.00 Jury selected |
Loss of Consortium | $375,000.00 - Arbitration |
Bedsore | $435,000.00, Verdict. |
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Alvin Spitzer, Personal injury Attorney on Sep 14, 2020
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I have known Jeff for over twenty years and have seen him in Court many times. I consider him to be one of the pre-eminent personal injury/medical malpractice attorneys in this County. He fights vigorously for his clients and always gets them the best settlement possible. I would gladly refer him any client who needs his type of expertise.
David MacCartney, Personal injury Attorney on Jan 3, 2020
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I've known Jeff a very long time and worked with him on several cases. He is an outstanding lawyer with a history of obtaining great results for his clients. I recommend him highly.
Trevor Eisenman, Personal injury Attorney on Aug 17, 2019
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I endorse this lawyer.
I endorse this lawyer.
Sarah Condor, Medical malpractice Attorney on Dec 26, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer.
Frank Shaughnessy, Car accident Attorney on Aug 26, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse Jeffrey Adams. I have been reading his responses on Avvo for months. We both answer questions in the same areas of law. His answers are wonderful. He has a true sense of the law and cases. He can spot the issues and knows the elements of all types of personal injury cases. Besides all that he is a cat lover and has a great sense of humor. A lawyer that any client would want on their side.
Willie Graves, Personal injury Attorney on Jul 8, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Wise advice. I endorse this lawyer.
Christy Thompson, Car accident Attorney on Jun 10, 2016
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Jeffrey provides great advise and information for the AVVO community. He is truly a great legal resource and advocate.
I endorse this lawyer.
William Hirshfeld, Personal injury Attorney on Oct 14, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Jeffrey Adams is a first rate personal injury lawyer and litigator. He is extremely knowledgeable and is a great advocate for his clients.
Samuel Warden, Personal injury Attorney on Oct 10, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer.
Chris Limberopoulos, Medical malpractice Attorney on Aug 20, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Jeff Adams is one of the premier lawyers in his community, is well respected by his peers and loved by his clients. Jeff always does a great job on his cases and is also an invaluable contributor on AVVO.
Jeff Gould, Personal injury Attorney on Jul 2, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Mr. Adams really does have a history of helping the Injured statewide. I can say without reserve that his fierce advocacy and professionalism are a welcome addition to our profession. Anyone with legal needs and serious injuries would be well served with Jeffrey Adams as your counsel. I endorse this lawyer.
Jonathan Ripps, Personal injury Attorney on Jun 23, 2015
Relationship: Worked together on matter
It is without hesitation that I would recommend Jeff for your injury matter. I have worked with Jeff on several cases, and his work ethic and overall acumen is nothing less than stellar. He is well liked inside and outside the courtroom, and his contacts in the field are incredible. If you have Jeff in your corner, you are in great shape!
Konrad Sherinian, Personal injury Attorney on May 7, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Mr. Adams is a fine attorney, who knows the personal injury landscape very well.
Anthony Ferrante, Personal injury Attorney on Apr 30, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Jeff is a zealous advocate who is highly respected in the legal community. He is a knowledgeable counselor who has earned the gratitude of many satisfied clients. I do not hesitate to endorse this lawyer.
Scott Wiss, Car accident Attorney on Apr 29, 2015
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Jeff is a talented, experienced and knowledgeable attorney who consistently obtains quality results for his clients. He is very caring about his clients.
Ajay Kwatra, Personal injury Attorney on Apr 13, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer.
David Waterbury, Personal injury Attorney on Feb 26, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer. I know Jeff personally and professionally. Jeff is a talented, experienced and knowledgeable attorney who consistently obtains quality results for his clients. I would have no problem or issue with referring my clients or cases to Jeff to handle.
Peter Jameson, Personal injury Attorney on Feb 25, 2015
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I am pleased to endorse Jeffrey Adams as an excellent Personal Injury attorney. I am always confident in referring clients to Jeffrey for PI representation. He is truly an exemplary personal injury attorney and I wholeheartedly endorse him.