Adam Lowell Appel

Adam Lowell Appel

also known as Adam Appel

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 35 years

Car accident Lawyer at Norcross, GA
Practice Areas: Car Accidents, Personal Injury, Trucking Accident, Wrongful Death

708 Holcomb Bridge Rd., Norcross, GA

About Adam

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Car Accident 30%

35 years

30%
Personal Injury 25%

We represent individuals and families that have sustained injuries, including wrongful death, as a result of auto and trucking accidents, dog bites, premises liability, nursing home abuse, construction site accidents and pedestrian accidents

35 years

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Contingency

25%-40%


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Licenses

Licensed in Georgia for 35 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 1990

Active Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Dermer Appel Ruder, LLC

708 Holcomb Bridge Rd., Norcross, GA, 30071

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Adam Lowell Appel's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

12 Client Reviews

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Posted by Stacey M. | July 23, 2021 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Excellent Injury Accident Attorney and Negotiator

I interviewed several attorneys before settling on Adam Appel for legal representation. My comfort level with him was immediate and I knew I could count on him to handle my auto accident claim and get me a reasonable settlement. He handled everything including all negotiations with the at-fault par...ty's insurance company and coordinating repaying my health insurance company, which was an ERISA plan. He is an expert negotiator and was able to reach a favorable settlement amount without having to go to court. I highly recommend Adam if you have been injured in an auto accident that was caused by someone else and you want reliable and professional representation.

Adam Appel

Replied last July 26, 2021

Stacey - Thank you for your kind words and for sharing your review ! Adam

Posted by Mandy | November 4, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Adam is a great attorney!

I have had the pleasure of knowing Adam for the last 22 years. I have used him to represent my insureds at several insurance companies I have worked for. He is always on top of his files and is very responsive. He clearly identifies your case's strengths and weaknesses enabling you to make the be...st decision for your insured. Not only are his trial skills strong, but his insurance coverage knowledge is as well. I would definately recommend Adam for any insurance defense cases you might have.

Posted by Dan | November 2, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

One of the best Lawyers in the Atlanta Area.

I was extremely frustrated with my case until Adam Appel took over. I was able to get my policy limits but we were prepared for trial. Excellent Attorney.

Posted by Yolanda | September 28, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Adam Appel will fight for you !

There’s no need to choose any other firm Adam is forthright and keeps you well informed from the beginning to end . He was always available by phone, text or email . If I ever (which I hope not) find myself , family or friends in need of an amazing injury attorney Adam Appel will be the first o...ne I contact . Again thank you so much for your diligence and always keeping us in the loop, you've made a daunting process seamless .

Posted by Kim | May 16, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

One of the Best

Adam is one of my colleagues I respect the most. He is diligent, conscientious, whip-smart and a tough advocate for his clients. When I send him referrals, I do so with confidence because I know they will be well taken care of. I highly recommend Adam and his firm.

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Adam Lowell Appel's Lawyer Endorsements

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Victor Faenza

Personal injury lawyer | Oct 01

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have know Adam for 15 years, and we have worked together on numerous occasions. He is one of the finest trial lawyers I know. His knowledge of the law is unparalleled, and he has an indefatigable work ethic. He takes each case personally, and his clients are always represented at the highest level. I give him my unqualified endorsement."

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John Sandifer

Trucking accident lawyer | Aug 10

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Adam Appel for over twenty years, both as a co-worker in the same law firm and as co-counsel on several cases. I know Adam to be an excellent and creative attorney who works tirelessly with his clients to achieve his clients' goals. I am most impressed with Adam's practical approach to his cases and his ability to get quickly and efficiently to the heart of the matter to reach a favorable resolution. I wholeheartedly endorse Adam Appel."

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J Stubins

Medical malpractice lawyer | Jul 08

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I have participated in numerous depositions with Adam over several years as counsel for co-defendants. Adam has always been well prepared and his questions are always clear and concise. He has the unique ability of being able to narrow a case down to its essential elements and focusing on its strengths and weaknesses. This has enabled the parties to expeditiously move the case along. I highly recommend Adam, especially for matters that may entail complex litigation."

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Michael Hoffer

Personal injury lawyer | Jun 17

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Adam and I were former partners and he is a very well respected lawyer in the Georgia legal community. I got to see first hand how Adam would think through a case and then execute, to get the win for his clients. He is a go-to lawyer."

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Lisa Siegel

Personal injury lawyer | Jan 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Adam is my "go-to" attorney when one of my disability clients needs a great personal injury attorney. I can count on Adam to show up for these mutual clients, do the hard leg work required of a winning case, get the right experts, file the right motions, find the holes in the insurance companies' defenses and also give the personal attention that his size firm can provide. He's hands down the best --"

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Kim Ruder

Personal injury lawyer | Nov 05

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Adam is one of the finest attorneys I have had the honor of working with over the past 18 years. He has a keen knowledge of the law and works tirelessly for his personal injury clients. I would highly recommend him as a personal injury attorney."

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Thomas Holder

Personal injury lawyer | Jul 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have known Adam for over 30 years. After a distinguished career as an insurance defense lawyer, he has now brought his expertise to the plaintiff's side. We are working on a case together and his knowledge is obvious. I wholeheartedly endorse him."

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Michael Hoffer

Personal injury lawyer

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Lisa Siegel

Social Security & Disability lawyer

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Kim Ruder

Nursing home abuse and neglect lawyer

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John Sandifer

Litigation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2024

Georgia Super Lawyer, Georgia Super Lawyers

2023

Georgia Super Lawyer, Georgia Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers Magazine

2021

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyes Magazine

2020

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2019

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2018

AV Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2017

Mentor for the State Bar Transition Into Law Practice Program, Georgia Supreme Court

2013

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2012

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2011

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2010

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

2009

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine

Work Experience

2016 - Present

Partner, Dermer Appel Ruder, LLC

2014 - 2016

Partner, Cruser & Mitchell, LLP

1990 - 2014

Partner, Carlock, Copeland & Stair, LLP

Associations

Lawyers’ Club of Atlanta

Member

State Bar of Georgia

Member

Atlanta Bar Association

Member

2009 - 2020

Claims & Litigation Management Alliance

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

DUI Auto Accident

Settled for $142,500

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Education

1990

Mercer University - Walter F. George School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

1986

University of Georgia, Athens

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2004

National Business Institute

Handling Medical Negligence Cases in Georgia

2002

National Business Institute

Nursing Home Malpractice in Georgia

2001

National Business Institute

Nursing Laws Seminar,

1999

National Business Institute

How to Make and Manage Objections at Trial

Publications

2006

Unknown The Dog Ate My Hard Drive–Preserving Electronic Evidence in the Post-Zubulake World

2005

Copeland, Semler & Stair, LLP Personal Injuries to Minors: Who Owns the Claims for Damages?

Languages

English

Activity

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