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Carl David Adams
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Biography
Carl Adams was the Top graduate of his class and graduated cum laude at Baylor Law School in August 1975, where he was the Notes and Comments Editor of the Baylor Law Review.
He has been Board Certified in Civil Trial Law by the Texas Bd. of Legal Specialization since 1990. He has also been rated "A-V Preeminent" by the Peer Review rating system of Martindale-Hubbell for 29 consecutive years.
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
$ 300-395 per hour
Contingency
25%-45%
Retainer
Sometimes
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
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Licensed in Texas for 50 years
State: Texas
Acquired: 1975
Lawyer disciplined by state licensing authority in 2022
Location
Carl David Adams Attorney at Law
6440 North Central Expressway, Suite 505, Dallas, TX, 75206-5281
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Carl David Adams's Reviews
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Practice Areas
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Posted by Jeremy | March 28, 2024
Top notch
Call helped me navigate an issue with my family estate that turned out to be a lot more sticky than I had anticipated. I reply appreciate his generous patience and thoughtful advice and would highly recommend him.
Posted by Sam L. | July 16, 2014 | Business
"Top-Notch" Attorney
Carl has successfully and professionally represented me in several cases since 1985. The most recent case was a business related multi-day jury trial in which the jury's verdict was in my favor. Carl exercised his exemplary skills, knowledge and years of experience to bring about this verdict. Car...
Posted by Aaron Miller | June 09, 2014 | Business
One Truly Fine Lawyer
I have known Carl Adams for about 20 years. During that time he has worked on several cases for me related to businesses I owned. In every instance he was always on top of the matter at hand and my interests prevailed. He is a trusted counselor who I can depend on to shoot from the hip instead of fin...
Carl David Adams's Lawyer Endorsements
"I have known Carl since law school at Baylor from which he graduated at the top of the class. Unlike many attorneys who can adequately argue the facts and law applicable to their client's case, Carl has the innate ability to empathize with his client's situation and convey that empathy to a jury, while also explaining the law in a common sense way. I have referred clients to Carl over the years, and plan to do so in the future as the need arises."
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Experience
Professional misconduct
This lawyer was disciplined by a state licensing authority in 2022.
Public Reprimand issued in TX, 2022
updated on 03/24/2023Public reprimand means an attorney did something wrong but may still practice law. The State gives the lawyer a public reprimand in hopes that he or she will not repeat the behavior. Details of the infraction are made part of the public record.
Honors
2021
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®
2020
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®
2019
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®
2018
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2017
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®
2016
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®
2015
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell®
2014
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2013
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2012
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2011
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2010
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2010
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2009
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2008
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2007
AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Sample of Legal Cases
PS Royal Services Group, LP v. Fisher, 05-17-01139-CV (Tex. App.-Dallas 2019, pet. denied)
Clients Prevailed
In the Estate of John W. Isaacs, Deceased, 2012 Tex. App. LEXIS 1173 (Tex. App.-Tyler 2012, petition denied March 8, 2013).
client prevailed.
Miller v. Miller, 700 S.W.2d 941 (Tex. App.-Dallas 1985, writ refused n.r.e.).
Client prevailed.
Education
1975
Baylor University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
Speaking Engagements
1990
Texas Trial Lawyers Seminar
Business torts and recent cases
1988
National Business Institute Seminar
Personal Injury Litigation in Texas
Publications
2002
Baylor Law Review
The 'Tort' of Civil Conspiracy in Texas
1987
American Trial Lawyers Association
Sex with Patients: Is it Malpractice?
1984
Texas Bar Journal
Benefitting from Fiduciary Office: A Presumption of Fraud
1979
Texas Bar Journal
Security Against Criminal Acts: The Landlord's New Liability
1975
Baylor Law Review
Consent To The Medical Treatment of a Minor Under the Family Code
1974
Baylor Law Review
Has the Family Code Made Any Changes in the Liability of a Parent for His Child's Conduct?
Languages
English