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Jeffrey Bennett Adams
About Jeffrey
Biography
Jeffrey Adams is a Spokane, Washington resident and attorney. He offers legal counsel in the areas of probate, small business, and juvenile matters, license revocation hearings, and traffic offenses. He is a member of the Washington State Bar Association.
Jeff was born in Pullman, WA but raised in Spokane. Jeff enjoys fly fishing, golfing, and socializing with friends. He received his undergraduate degree from Gonzaga University in 2005. In 2008, he graduated from Gonzaga University School of Law and was admitted to the Washington State Bar later that same year.
Practice Areas
5
Practice Areas
Juvenile Law
60%
16 years
Estate Planning
15%
12 years
Business
10%
13 years
Personal Injury
10%
16 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Pro bono
5 %
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Washington for 17 years
State: Washington
Acquired: 2008
No misconduct found
Location
Smith & Adams, P.S.
1519 W. Broadway Ave., Spokane, WA, 99201-1903
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Posted by Cary | June 07, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Juvenile
At Risk Youth petition
I was referred to Mr Adams by another attorney due to his expertise in juvenile court proceedings. Jeff was always professional and guided me through a unpleasant experience. He was always calm, responsive, and resourceful.. which helped calm the situation. I can easily recommend.
Posted by Thankfulclient | September 30, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Car Accidents
Auto Accident
Jeff helped represent me in a auto accident case. I was rear ended. Jeff did a thorough job informing me of all my rights and working with the insurance company. He did all of the coordination and phone calls with insurance which took a huge weight off my shoulders.
Posted by HappyClient | September 02, 2019 | Hired Attorney | DUI & DWI
Above Expectations
My family hired Jeff Adams to help my grandmother with a recent DUI. This was an unusual incident due to a medical issue. We asked Jeff to please help her rid this of her clean record and to help protect her. With an agreement, my grandmother gave up her license and her DUI was dropped. This was the ...
Posted by Carl | August 22, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Estate Planning
Great Attorney/Great Person
I have worked along side Jeff in the Juvenile arena and have hired him to take care of some estate planning, wills and traffic situations. Jeff is very knowledgeable in all of these areas and approaches each with professionalism. I will always consider Jeff first in any legal situation.
Jeffrey Bennett Adams's Lawyer Endorsements
"I really enjoy working with Jeff. Whether he is giving me advice, working with me on a case, or working as opposing counsel, he is always cordial, cooperative, knowledgeable, and willing to help. Over the years, he has helped me by brainstorming ideas or sharing his own insights and resources. He is articulate, smart, reliable, and thoughtful, and does a great job representing his clients. I highly recommend him."
"I have worked with Mr. Adams for several years. He is extremely dedicated to serving his clients. He puts in the time to try and resolve cases amicably. However, when negotiations breakdown, he argues zealously for his client. I would strongly recommend Mr. Adams."
"Jeff is well respected by the court and a great advocate. Jeff handles all of his cases with the utmost professionalism. I do not hesitate to refer clients to Jeff Adams."
"Jeff is such a skilled business attorney. He helped me in perfecting the tax and incorporation of my practice and I would highly recommend Jeff to anyone for any business matters."
"I endorse Jeffrey. He is a highly skilled attorney that is well respected in the legal community."
"I have known and worked with Jeff for a number of years. During that time, Jeff has shown an impressive breadth of knowledge of the law, from civil transactions to criminal litigation. I have also known Jeff to be very active with charities in the Spokane community. I endorse Jeff's work."
"Jeff is a thoughtful and aggressive advocate for his clients. His knowledge of the law, combined with his no nonsense approach makes him a force to be reckoned with in the courtroom."
"Endorsement: Jeff is a wonderful individual and a great advocate. He cares about his clients and goes the extra mile to make sure they are being given the best representation. It was a pleasure to work with Jeff. He always gave 110%, followed through with every responsibility he took on, and I would recommend him to any future employer or client."
"I am happy to say that I have worked with Jeff. He was an associate attorney at our firm. Jeff has a good eye for detail and he achieved fantastic results for our clients. Our clients loved working with him. I can honestly say that Jeff is a very good lawyer and I would trust him to work my cases."
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Experience
Work Experience
2019 - Present
Commissioner Pro-tem, Spokane County Superior Court
2010 - Present
Attorney, Smith & Adams, P.S.
2011 - 2019
Adjunct Professor, Eastern Washington University
2010 - 2010
Extra Help Attorney, Spokane County Public Defender's Office
Associations
2008 - Present
Washington State Bar Association
Education
2011
Eastern Washington University
MBA - Master of Business Administration
2008
Gonzaga University School of Law
Juris Doctorate
2005
Gonzaga University
Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2022
ABA National Conference on Parent Representation
Elevating, Assuring and Demanding ICWA
2017
Engaging Fatherhood Conference
Navigating the Legal System From Child Custody to CPS
2016
Children's Justice Conference
The Role of Professionalism Between Members of a Multidisciplinary Team within the Adversarial System
Languages
English