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Adam Elliot Carr
also known as Adam E. Carr
About Adam
Biography
Adam E. Carr provides insurance defense and coverage counsel throughout Ohio to leading companies for auto, home, commercial general, retail, transportation, and other exposures in the trial courts and on appeal.
Board-Certified in Civil Trial Law by the NBTA National Board of Trial Advocacy (2004-2029)
AV Preeminent (Martindale-Hubbell highest peer rating)
Ohio Super Lawyers (2010-2012, and since 2016)
The Best Lawyers in America (since 2014)
A.M. Best's Directory of Recommended Insurance Attorneys (since 2009)
American Jurisprudence Award in Appellate Practice, Lawyers Cooperative Publishing (1993)
Adam E. Carr has served as lead trial attorney during over two hundred days of trial.
Adam E. Carr practices throughout the State of Ohio, with court appearances in 79 of Ohio's 88 counties. He has tried cases in 17 different counties, and has argued before 10 different appellate courts within Ohio, including the Supreme Court of Ohio, 8 Ohio courts of appeals, and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit.
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Licensed in Ohio for 32 years
State: Ohio
Acquired: 1993
No misconduct found
Location
Carr Law Office, LLC
5824 Akron-Cleveland Road, Suite A, Hudson, OH, 44236
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Adam Elliot Carr's Reviews
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Posted by Matthew | August 14, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Professional, Knowledgeable, Companionate and Powerful
I was very impressed with Adam Carr, his knowledge of the law and how professional and powerful he projects himself. Adam Carr is very compassionate, dedicated, and kept me up to date with how my case was progressing. I had a big company who thought they could take advantage of me, after Adam Carr ...
Posted by Brian | June 10, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Honest and hardworking.
Attorney Carr was there for me when I was taken advantage of by a family who was renting my then recently deceased mothers home. The people who rented attempted to break our mutually agreed upon lease. The vandalism which they caused had me in a very emotional state of mind. However, attorney Carr a...
Posted by anonymous | June 9, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Competent, professional and caring!
I have had the opportunity to employ Adam for auto liability defense cases over a number of years. He was knowledgeable about multiple venues, protected the interests of my policyholders, and was very effective in handling litigation. He personally defended me in a pre-judgment interest case which ...
Posted by Amy | June 2, 2016 | Consulted Attorney
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
Excellent
I have had a working relationship with Adam Carr for approximetly eight years. He had been my go to attorney for coverage and legal opinions without fail. He always made time for questions and provided a thorough answer with supporting documentation. Extremely professional and timely. His correspo...
Adam Elliot Carr's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this highly qualified lawyer."
"Adam is a thorough practitioner who is responsive and professional in his representation of his clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have known Adam over 20 years and he is s brilliant, strategic and diligent advocate for his clients."
"Adam is an outstanding attorney who I would highly recommend to any client requiring his expertise."
"I endorse this lawyer's work. Mr. Carr is one of the most vigorous and diligent lawyers I have encountered in the legal profession. Mr. Carr has that rare combination of intellectually superior legal ability coupled with a creative and stimulating advocacy style. Mr. Carr is at the cutting edge of the future of the Legal Profession. I give him my highest endorsement. -ap"
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Experience
Honors
2025
2025 The Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers
2025
2025 Ohio Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2024
renewed board certification as civil trial lawyer, National Board of Trial Advocacy
2024
2024 Ohio Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2024
2024 The Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers
2023
2023 The Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers
2023
2023 Ohio Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2022
2022 The Best Lawyers in America, The Best Lawyers in America
2022
2022 Ohio Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2021
2021 The Best Lawyers in America, The Best Lawyers in America
2021
2021 Ohio Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2020
2020 The Best Lawyers in America, The Best Lawyers in America
2020
2020 Ohio Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2019
renewed board certification as civil trial lawyer, National Board of Trial Advocacy
2019
2019 The Best Lawyers in America, The Best Lawyers in America
2019
2019 Ohio Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2018
AV Preeminent Rating Martindale-Hubbell, Martindale-Hubbell
2018
2018 Ohio Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2018
2018 The Best Lawyers in America, The Best Lawyers in America
2017
2017 Ohio Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2017
2017 The Best Lawyers in America, The Best Lawyers in America
2016
2016 Ohio Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2016
2016 The Best Lawyers in America, The Best Lawyers in America
2015
2015 The Best Lawyers in America, The Best Lawyers in America
2014
renewed board certification as civil trial lawyer, National Board of Trial Advocacy
2014
2014 The Best Lawyers in America, The Best Lawyers in America
2012
2012 Ohio Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2011
2011 Ohio Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2010
2010 Ohio Super Lawyers, Super Lawyers
2009
Recommended Insurance Attorneys, A.M. Best Company
2009
renewed board certification as civil trial lawyer, National Board of Trial Advocacy
2004
Board-Certified Civil Trial Lawyer, National Board of Trial Advocacy
1993
American Jurisprudence (Am Jur) Award in Appellate Practice, Lawyers Cooperative Publishing
Work Experience
2005 - Present
Managing Partner, Carr Law Office, LLC
1995 - 2005
Shareholder, Williams, Sennett & Scully Co., L.P.A.
1993 - 1995
General Counsel, Cleveland Orthopaedic & Spine Center, Inc.
1993 - 1993
Judicial Extern, Eighth District, Ohio Court of Appeals
1992 - 1993
Judicial Law Clerk, Cleveland Heights Municipal Court
1992 - 1992
Fellow, Cleveland State University Cleveland Marshall College Of Law
1991 - 1992
Law Clerk, Zashin & Rich Co., LPA
Associations
Delta Theta Phi Law Fraternity, International
Past Dean, Cleveland Alumni Senate and Ranney Student Senate
Ohio Association of Civil Trial Attorneys (OACTA)
Akron Bar Association
DRI- the Voice of the Defense Bar
Lake County Bar Association
Ohio State Bar Association
Claims & Litigation Management Alliance
Civil Litigation and Procedure Specialty Board
National Society of Professional Insurance Investigators
Ohio Board
Sample of Legal Cases
Ochall v. McNamer, 10th Dist. No. 15AP-772, 2016-Ohio-8493
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Barker v. Emergency Professional Serv., Inc., 11th Dist. No. 2012-T-0096, 2013-Ohio-5817
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D.G. v. Boardman Local Schools, N.D.Ohio No. 4:11-cv-01174
win
In re Uninsured & Underinsured Motorist Coverage Cases, 100 Ohio St.3d 302, 2003-Ohio-5888, 798 N.E.2d 1077
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Ohayon v. Safeco, 91 Ohio St.3d 474, 2001-Ohio-100, 747 N.E.2d 206
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Cappara v. Schibley, 85 Ohio St.3d 403, 1999-Ohio-278, 709 N.E.2d 117
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Education
1993
Cleveland State University - Cleveland-Marshall College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1990
Rice University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2025
OACTA Insurance Coverage Seminar
Ohio Auto Insurance Coverage: Current and Recurrent Issues
2023
webinar
Business and Personal Auto Coverages: Understanding Uninsured and Underinsured in Ohio
2023
OACTA 2023 Litigation & Trial Skills Workshop
Post-Verdict Procedure for Polling the Jury and Post-Trial Motions
2023
Defending, Taking, and Preparing for Key Depositions
Defending, Taking, and Preparing for Key Depositions
2022
Witness Examination and Evidence Guide for Attorneys
Impeaching Witnesses and Attacking Credibility
2022
Witness Examination and Evidence Guide for Attorneys
Hearsay Objections and Exceptions
2022
Defending, Taking, and Preparing for Key Depositions
Defending Taking & Preparing for Key Depositions
2020
OACTA 2020 Virtual Insurance Coverage Seminar
Litigating Common Coverage Issues in Auto and Homeowners Claims
2018
The Rules of Evidence: A Practical Toolkit
Understanding Hearsay
2018
National Insurance Fraud Seminar
Amazingly Important Claim Handling Questions
2017
Ohio Joint Insurance Fraud Seminar
Claim File Do’s and Don’ts – A Lawyer’s Perspective
2016
Reservation of Rights Letters
Reservation of Rights Letters
2016
podcast
Challenging A Personal Injury Damages Award
2016
Akron Children's Hospital
A Parent’s Grief Journey
2015
The Rules of Evidence: A Practical Toolkit
The Rules of Evidence: A Practical Toolkit
2015
Litigation 101
Litigation 101
2014
Effective Case Presentation at Trial
Effective Case Presentation at Trial
2013
Case Assessment & Evaluation
Case Assessment & Evaluation
2013
Building Your Civil Trial Skills
Post Trial Issues
Publications
2022
OACTA Quarterly Review, Fall 2022
A Brief History of Ohio Uninsured/Underinsured Motorist Laws
2005
Westlaw
3 chapters of Baldwin's Ohio Practice: Tort Law
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
Will I get points on my license for an out of state speeding ticket?
19 Feb 2021
Q&A
Im 17 and i was going 97 in a 55 and got pulled over, whats gonna happen?
09 Dec 2018
Q&A
Can you be convicted of a felony from just text messages?
22 Feb 2018