About Adam

 

 

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Born on the Cumberland Plateau in Crossville, Tennessee Adam grew up hiking, racing motorcycles, rock climbing, and competing in rifle, shotgun, and pistol competitions. After moving back from law school he became a Private Pilot, Instrument Rated and when time allows enjoys flying his vintage Cessna 172 low and slow.

EXPERIENCE

After graduation and passing the Tennessee Bar Exam in 2015, Adam began working at his family’s 83-year old international marketing and advertising company as General Counsel, a position he held for six years. He closed chapter of his career as Chief Executive Officer and General Counsel and at the company’s peak was in charge of 170 employees and contractors in seven states and four countries on two continents.

EDUCATION

East Tennessee State University   Johnson City, Tennessee

  • Bachelor’s of Science in Biology – 2007
  • Bachelor’s of Business Administration in Accountancy – 2009
  • Master’s of Accountancy – 2011

Charlotte School of Law   Charlotte, North Carolina

  • Juris Doctor – 2014

Boston University School of Law   Boston, Massachusetts

  • LLM Master’s of Law in International Business – May 2021

BAR ADMISSIONS

  • Tennessee –  2015
  • District of Columbia – 2023
  • Georgia – 2024
  • New York – 2024

COURT ADMISSIONS

  • U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee – 2021
  • U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Tennessee – 2024
  • U.S. District Court for the Western District of Tennessee – 2024
  • U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia – 2024
  • U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Georgia – 2024
  • U.S. Court of International Trade – 2022
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, 1st Circuit – 2023
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, 2nd Circuit – 2023
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, 3rd Circuit – 2023
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, 4th Circuit – 2022
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, 5th Circuit – 2023
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, 6th Circuit – 2022
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, 7th Circuit – 2023
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, 8th Circuit – 2023
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, 9th Circuit – 2023
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, 10th Circuit – 2023
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, 11th Circuit – 2023
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit – 2022
  • Supreme Court of the United States – 2022

Contact ADam

Adam operates from the Headquarters office in Knoxville, Tennessee and has office hours at all locations in Tennessee, Washington, D.C., Georgia, and New York by appointment only. Zoom video conferences and conference calls are also available.

800 S. Gay St., Suite 700, Knoxville, TN 37929

865.419.0747