Adam is a seasoned litigator, specializing in complex custody and financial matters.
Skilled in the Bay Area’s unique economic ecosystem, Adam has expertise in navigating and guiding clients through complex venture capital, hedge fund and private equity cases. He is also highly skilled in the most complex of custody issues, including children who resist or refuse to see one parent, gatekeeping, and move-away cases. He also handles appellate matters, jurisdictional disputes, domestic and international custody proceedings, and matters involving domestic violence. Whether it be through focused negotiations or aggressive litigation, Adam works with clients to develop and execute a customized strategy to meet their goals, with compassion, responsiveness, and communication.
Certified Family Law Specialist and Recognitions
As a Certified Family Law Specialist, Adam is among an elite group of recognized experts in California. He is consistently recognized as a Super Lawyer for family law in California. He is also a member the prestigious national organization addressing children’s issues in divorce, the Association of Family and Conciliation Courts (AFCC).
What legal services does this lawyer offer?
Family Law
Family Law Appeals
Family Law Mediation
International Family Law
LBGTQIA Family Law
Litigation - Family Law
How is this lawyer compensated?
Hourly
This lawyer is compensated by clients, often based on an hourly fee.
Retainer Fees
This lawyer is compensated by clients, often based on a retainer fee.
Bar Admissions
California
Awards
Certified Family Law Specialist
2020-2022 Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2016-2019 Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2016-2019 Rising Star, Super Lawyers MagazineAssociation of Family and Conciliation Courts
CALI Excellence for the Future Award – Advanced Legal Writing
CALI Excellence for the Future Award – Appellate Advocacy
Organizations & Affiliations
Autism Society of California, former board member
Bar Association of San Francisco, Alameda, San Mateo, and Santa Clara – Family Law
Bar Association of San Francisco, Appellate Section
Bay Area Lawyers for Individual Freedom
Judicial extern to the former supervising judge of the San Francisco Unified Family Court, Hon. Patrick J. Mahoney (ret.).
State Bar of California
U.S. District Court, Northern District of California