Christopher D. Adams

Mr. Adams' practice focuses on criminal defense, internal investigations, attorney ethics and disciplinary hearings, as well as complicated commercial disputes. Mr. Adams, who has a nationwide practice that includes the representation of high-profile clients, has advised professional athletes, elected officials and candidates for public office, political campaigns, and a variety of public and private businesses.

Mr. Adams has successfully represented physicians accused of crimes in federal and state court, as well as before the Board of Medical Examiners, in the healthcare sector (BME). In collaboration with the BME and the Office of the Attorney General, he has negotiated the relicensure of physicians whose licenses were revoked by the BME and supported in the formulation of re-entry strategies. He has also defended physicians in Medicare debarment hearings and secured their reinstatement into the program.

Mr. Adams has tried cases in state and federal courts around the country and has a proven track record of success in tough circumstances. His courtroom experience includes the District of New Jersey, Northern District of California, Middle District of Florida, Northern District of Illinois, District of South Dakota, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit. He has appeared before the New Jersey Supreme Court and Appellate Division, as well as state courts in Florida and Alabama, to argue important cases.

Education

• Seton Hall University , J.D., graduated 1998
• West Virginia University, B.A., cum laude, graduated 1995

Award List

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America for work in:

• Criminal Defense: General Practice

Awards:

• Recipient of the Professional Lawyer of the Year Award from the Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers and the New Jersey Commission on Professionalism in the Law (2017)