Jeffrey Mark Adams

Jeffrey Mark Adams

also known as Jeff Adams

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 40 years

Nursing home abuse and neglect Lawyer at Rockland County, NY
Practice Areas: Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect, Personal Injury, Car Accidents, Medical Malpractice

455 Route 304, Suite 105, Rockland County, NY

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2007
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About Jeffrey

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Nursing Home Abuse and Neglect 75%

39 years | 1,000 cases

75%
Car Accident 10%

39 years | 1,000 cases

10%
Personal Injury 10%

39 years | 1,000 cases

10%
Medical Malpractice 5%

39 years | 1,000 cases

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Contingency

10%-33%


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Licenses

Licensed in New Jersey for 39 years

State: New Jersey

Acquired: 1986

Active

Licensed in New York for 40 years

State: New York

Acquired: 1986

Due to Reregister within 30 days of Birthday

Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2007

Location

Adams Law Firm PC

455 Route 304, Suite 105, Rockland County, NY, 10954

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Jeffrey Mark Adams's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

15 Client Reviews

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Posted by Christopher | November 28, 2019 | Hired Attorney

Great attorney !

Very hard working attorney. Did a great job on my case which was complicated and unprecedented.

Posted by Howard | May 26, 2011 | Personal Injury

Trustworthy, knowledgeable, and compasionate

Mr. Adams has handled several cases both for myself and members of my family, all with great success. From depositions to trial, Mr. Adams was always available to take my calls, was sensitive to my emotional needs, and his success at negoiting a settlement was better than I ever could have expected.... I would recommend Mr. Adams without hesitation to anyone who has a personal injury matter.

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Jeffrey Mark Adams's Lawyer Endorsements

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Alvin Spitzer

Personal injury lawyer | Sep 14

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."

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David MacCartney

Personal injury lawyer | Jan 03

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Trevor Eisenman

Personal injury lawyer | Aug 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Sarah Condor-Fisher

Medical malpractice lawyer | Dec 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Frank Shaughnessy

Car accident lawyer | Aug 26

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."

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Willie Graves

Personal injury lawyer | Jul 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Wise advice. I endorse this lawyer."

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Christy Thompson

Car accident lawyer | Jun 10

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."

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Paul Sommer

Unknown lawyer | Mar 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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William Hirshfeld

Personal injury lawyer | Oct 14

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."

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Samuel Warden

Personal injury lawyer | Oct 10

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Chris Limberopoulos

Medical malpractice lawyer | Aug 20

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."

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Jeff Gould

Personal injury lawyer | Jul 02

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."

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Jonathan Ripps

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 23

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!"

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Konrad Sherinian

Personal injury lawyer | May 07

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Mr. Adams is a fine attorney, who knows the personal injury landscape very well."

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Anthony Ferrante

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 30

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."

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Scott Wiss

Car accident lawyer | Apr 29

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."

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Ajay Kwatra

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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David Waterbury

Personal injury lawyer | Feb 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Peter Jameson

Personal injury lawyer | Feb 25

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"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."

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Lisa Kahn

Unknown lawyer | Feb 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Jeff for many years. His is extremely experienced and intelligent. He is hardworking and cares about his clients. Anyone who needs a personal injury lawyer would benefit from having Jeff on their side."

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David Lever

Car accident lawyer

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Daniel Ecker

Personal injury lawyer

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Alvin Spitzer

Criminal defense lawyer

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David MacCartney

Personal injury lawyer

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Robert Lefland

Car accident lawyer

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Frank Shaughnessy

Personal injury lawyer

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Willie Graves

Personal injury lawyer

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Christy Thompson

Car accident lawyer

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Paul Sommer

Motorcycle accident lawyer

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William Hirshfeld

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Chris Limberopoulos

Medical malpractice lawyer

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Jeff Gould

Personal injury lawyer

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Jonathan Ripps

Criminal defense lawyer

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Konrad Sherinian

Employment and labor lawyer

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Anthony Ferrante

Car accident lawyer

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Scott Wiss

Personal injury lawyer

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Ajay Kwatra

Personal injury lawyer

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David Waterbury

Personal injury lawyer

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Peter Jameson

Divorce and separation lawyer

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Lisa Kahn

Real estate lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Professional misconduct

This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2007.

Suspension issued in NY, 2007

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.”

Honors

2023

Top Contributor Award, Avvo

2023

"Best Answer" 2018, Avvo

2015

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

Client Distinction Award, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2012

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2011

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2010

BV Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2007

Top 100 Trial Lawyers in America, American Trial Lawyers Association

2007

Volunteer Recognition, Volunteer Counseling Service

2001

Representing Victims of 9-11 Pro Bono, Trial Lawyers Care

2001

Representing Victims of 9-11 Pro Bono, County of Rockland

Work Experience

1986 - Present

Attorney, Adams Law Firm, P.C.

1994 - 1994

Special Assistant District Attorney, District Attorney Office

1992 - 1992

Special Assistant District Attorney, Rockland District Attorney Office

1986 - 1986

Associate, David E. Worby, P.C.

Associations

2023 - Present

Super Lawyers

Super Lawyer

2013 - Present

Rockland County Bar Association

Negligence Committee - Chair

2008 - Present

New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers

Member

1986 - 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

2014 - 2017

Volunteer Counseling Service

Board of Directors

2007 - 2011

Meals on Wheels

Oversight Committee - Chair

2006 - 2007

Rockland County Bar Association

Negligence Committee - Chair

2001 - 2007

Big Brothers Big Sisters

Vice Chair & Mentor

Sample of Legal Cases

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

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

$650,000.00 Settlement

Motor Vehicle

$1,000,000.00 Settlement, plus waiver of $1,600,000 workers compensation lien

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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Education

1985

Touro College - Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center

JD - Juris Doctor

1982

Boston University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2015

Rockland Bicycle Club

Bicycle Safety

2014

Applying the Rules of Evidence Evidence

2013

From Start to Finish No-Fault Claims and Litigation

2012

Litigating the Uninsured & Underinsured Motorist Claim Aspects of Motor Vehicle Litigation

2012

Aspects of Bicycle Crashes and Do's/Don'ts

Bicycle Crashes

1999

Speakers Bureau

Personal Injury

Publications

Languages

Hungarian

Spanish

English

Hebrew

Activity

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