Adam Marshall Hames

Adam Marshall Hames

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Licensed for 27 years

Appeals Lawyer at Atlanta, GA
Practice Areas: Appeals, Criminal Defense, Litigation

511 East Paces Ferry Road N.E., Atlanta, GA

About Adam

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Appeals 50%

27 years | 120 cases

50%
Criminal Defense 40%

22 years | 50 cases

40%
Litigation 10%

27 years

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in Georgia for 27 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 1998

Active Member in Good Standing

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Location

Law Offices of Adam Marshall Hames

511 East Paces Ferry Road N.E., Atlanta, GA, 30305

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Adam Marshall Hames's Lawyer Endorsements

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Joshua Schiffer

Appeals lawyer | Jan 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"There are very few people that have the same combination of appeal skills AND trial skills. Adam is one of a kind and that is exactly why attorneys here in GA and across the nation seek out his counsel. He is my go-to for many issues, and I never hesitate to refer my personal clients to him."

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Leif Howard

Criminal defense lawyer | Mar 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Whether it's at trial or for an appeal, Adam Hames is one of the best criminal defense attorneys in Atlanta. He works hard for his clients and has extensive experience. If I had a family member in trouble, he would be one of the of the first attorneys I would call."

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Herman Kilgore

Appeals lawyer | Mar 25

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Because of his experience handling complicated constitutional issues as a lawyer for the Attorney General's Office, Adam is equipped to handle difficult litigation and appeal matters most lawyers won't touch. His record for big wins speaks for itself."

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Michael Waddington

Criminal defense lawyer | Oct 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse Adam. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."

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Andrew Matteson

Litigation lawyer | Jul 08

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Great attorney!"

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Thomas Holder

Appeals lawyer | Mar 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Adam is an expert in the areas of criminal defense and appellate work. It takes a real scholar to be an expert in appellate work and Adam fits the bill. it is my pleasure to endorse him."

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Julie Kert

Appeals lawyer | Nov 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Adam Hames enjoys a well deserved reputation in the legal community as an appellate expert. His vast legal knowledge, attention to detail, and years of experience are an asset to any client seeking his services. He works tirelessly for the best possible result for his clients. Adam is one of the best and I recommend his services without hesitation."

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Parag Shah

Appeals lawyer | Nov 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly recommend Adam Hames and endorse this lawyer's work."

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Daniel DeWoskin

Appeals lawyer | Nov 11

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Adam is an excellent advocate with a remarkable ability to quickly recognize legal issues and diligently apply the law. His reputation in the legal community is outstanding and well-deserved. I am honored to consider him not only a colleague but also a friend. Adam is knowledgeable, professional, and, above all else, dedicated to the effective representation of his clients."

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W. Henwood

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Paul Kish

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Matthew Conigliaro

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

1998

Gary Lawton Fretwell- Outstanding Leadership, Tulane University

Work Experience

2006 - Present

Owner, The Hames Law Firm L.L.C.

2003 - 2006

Associate, Ekonomou Atkinson & Lambros

1999 - 2003

Assistant Attorney General, Georgia Department of Law

Associations

2008 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2008 - Present

Lamar Inn of Court

Barrister

2007 - Present

Federal Bar Association (Atlanta chapter)

Member

2007 - Present

Atlanta Legal Aid Society

Advisory Committee

2005 - Present

Eleventh Circuit Appellate Practice Institute

Organizing Committee

2005 - Present

Lawyers Club of Atlanta

Co-chair of the Membership committee

1998 - Present

State Bar of Georgia

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Burnett v. Slatter

Affirmed the trial court's decision.

State of Georgia v. Arthur Tesler

Reversed criminal conviction

United States v. Phillip Hill et al.

Acquitted on several counts

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Education

1998

Tulane University-LA

Law

1997

Universita di Sienna

1991

American University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2008

Eleventh Circuit Appellate Practice Institute

Federal Appellate Practice - Professionalism

Publications

2008

Article for ECAPI Professionalism in the 11th Circuit Rules

Languages

English

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