Adam is an intellectual property and corporate litigator who handles multimillion-dollar matters throughout the United States. He has tried multiple cases, including securing a seven-figure jury verdict and obtaining a complete defense win at trial against a seven-figure claim. Whether serving as national coordinating counsel or designing the defense strategy in complex class actions with nationwide implications, Adam guides clients through their most complex issues. As a former appellate law clerk, Adam also focuses on complex post-judgment and appellate work, handling appeals in Colorado, Wyoming, Texas, Minnesota, the Tenth Circuit, and the Federal Circuit.
Experience
Representative matters
Representative matters
Trade secret litigation: Representation of a financial institution in theft of trade secret litigation. Obtained a seven-figure verdict and punitive damages for client after second-chairing a two-week jury trial. Oversaw and handled all post-judgment and appellate work for this matter.
Trade secret litigation: Representation of dental implants company over theft of trade secrets related to novel dental implants procedure. After filing motion for preliminary injunction, the case was resolved successfully.
Copyright and trade secret litigation: Representation of copyright and trade secret holder in a case involving stolen source code and computer fraud crimes. The case was resolved successfully.
Trade Secret Litigation
Trade secret litigation: Representation of a financial institution in theft of trade secret litigation. Obtained a seven-figure verdict and punitive damages for client after second-chairing a two-week jury trial. Oversaw and handled all post-judgment and appellate work for this matter.
Trade secret litigation: Representation of dental implants company over theft of trade secrets related to novel dental implants procedure. After filing motion for preliminary injunction, the case was resolved successfully.
Copyright and trade secret litigation: Representation of copyright and trade secret holder in a case involving stolen source code and computer fraud crimes. The case was resolved successfully.
Trade secret litigation: Representation of a cutting-edge mobile app developer in theft of trade secret litigation, which garnered media coverage. The case was resolved successfully.
Trade secret litigation: Representation of a national restoration company in trade secret and restrictive covenant litigation.
Trade secret litigation: Representation of a cannabis company in trade secret litigation over compilation of key investor data and sensitive business information.
Patent and Trademark Litigation
Patent litigation: Representation of an intimate apparel company in patent infringement lawsuits involving backless, strapless bras. The cases were resolved successfully.
Patent litigation: Representation of patent owner in Smart Card credit card cases. The cases were resolved successfully.
Patent litigation: Representation of firearm accessory company in a patent infringement lawsuit involving charging handles for assault rifles. The case was resolved successfully.
Patent litigation: Representation of company in patent litigation regarding the extraction of copper during the mining process (Arizona Federal District Court). The case was resolved successfully.
Patent litigation: Representation of defendants in patent infringement lawsuit concerning secondary lithium ion batteries. Defendants’ motion to dismiss was granted resulting in complete dismissal with prejudice. The case was resolved successfully.
Patent litigation: Representation of patent holder in a major infringement suit involving a healthcare industry website where consumers locate and compare physicians.
Trademark litigation: Representation of Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce in a trademark infringement action involving a cannabis company. The case was resolved successfully.
Trademark litigation: Representation of Colorado law firm in trademark dispute. The case was resolved successfully.
Cannabis litigation
Cannabis litigation: Representation of licensed Colorado cannabis entity in a business interference case, which garnered media coverage. Obtained temporary restraining order in favor of client. Opposing side later conceded to preliminary injunctive relief.
Cannabis litigation: Representation of a publicly traded company affiliated with the cannabis industry against former CEO who claimed he was owed millions in restricted stock units and damages. After first-chairing (and trying solo) a multiday arbitration, the arbitrator issued a complete defense award in favor of the client.
Cannabis litigation: Representation of investors in business separation involving distressed cannabis asset. Within days of engagement, developed a multipronged strategy to allow for the investors to have a successful exist. The matter was resolved successfully.
Cannabis litigation: Representation of publicly traded company affiliated with the cannabis industry related to whether engineering design of large-scale, indoor grow facility provided adequate lighting and space between the canopy and the lighting. The case settled on favorable terms.
Cannabis litigation: Representation of publicly traded company affiliated with cannabis industry related to complex equity dispute involving millions in potential exposure to Adam’s client. After several key rulings and developments, the case settled on favorable terms.
Cannabis litigation: Representation of publicly traded company affiliated with cannabis industry related to claims of improper installation and design of sophisticated cannabis-growing operation.
Cannabis litigation: Representation of syndicate of secured creditors related to the foreclosure and complex restructuring of debt involving debtors holding intellectual property and licensing rights associated with well-known cannabis brands.
Cannabis litigation: Representation of integrated cannabis facilities in multistate dispute between owners of the businesses, including two arbitrations involving complex corporate or regulatory issues.
Cannabis litigation: Representation of a cannabis laboratory that received contaminated oil from a wholesaler. Adam litigated what is believed to be the first lawsuit in Colorado to consider how the Uniform Commercial Code applies to the legal cannabis market. After prevailing on several key issues in the matter, the case was resolved successfully.
Cannabis intellectual property enforcement: Representation of multistate cannabis operator in the acquisition and enforcement of intellectual property rights. Adam negotiated, structured, and drafted all underlying agreements to transfer intellectual property and know-how related to certain infused cannabis technology. The client has successfully commercialized and marketed the intellectual property in multiple cannabis markets.
Other litigation
Oil and gas litigation: Representation of natural gas processing plant in multiyear litigation involving contractual and construction disputes with engineer, general contractor, and subcontractors. Alleged claims against client exceeded $50 million. The case was resolved successfully.
Construction defect litigation: Representation of engineering firm against HOA in multimillion dollar construction defect case. Obtained dismissal of CCPA claim against firm. Approximately two weeks before trial, secured favorable evidence destruction ruling against HOA. The case settled the same day on favorable terms.
Business dispute: Representation of national restaurant franchisee in complex litigation over crossing and easement rights, including week-long trial.
Business dispute: Representation of national company in complex vendor dispute, including jury trial. Overseeing and handling all post-judgment and appellate work for this matter.
Business dispute: Representation of national restaurant franchisee in complex litigation over contractual dispute, including bench trial. Overseeing and handling all post-judgment and appellate work for this matter.
Business dispute: Representation of a telecommunications company against one of the largest telecommunications companies in the United States. (Colorado Federal District Court). The opposing side alleged that client was part of a conspiracy with other downstream, long-distance carriers to defraud the company in the amount of at least $13 million. Achieved a complete dismissal of all claims as a result of filing a motion to dismiss at the outset.
Healthcare litigation: Representation of major healthcare company in case with $500 million at issue. Coordinated and developed multiple technical, economic, and damages experts. The case was resolved successfully.
Malpractice: Representation of international law firm where plaintiff alleged the firm committed malpractice, breached fiduciary duties, and committed other business torts. The plaintiff sought in excess of $20 million in damages. Days before trial, the plaintiff settled for a fraction of the alleged damages.
Recognitions
Recognized by The Best Lawyers in America® (Litigation - Intellectual Property; Trade Secrets Law), 2027
- Attorney Intel, 2024, listed as one of the “Top 25 Attorneys of Colorado”
- Law Week Colorado, 2023, named a “Lawyer of the Year”
Credentials
Education
Education
- University of Denver Sturm College of Law, 2010, J.D.
- Pennsylvania State University, 2007, B.A.
Professional admissions & qualifications
Professional admissions & qualifications
- Colorado
Court admissions
Court admissions
- State Supreme Court - Colorado
- All State Courts - Colorado
- Court of Appeals - Colorado
- U.S. District Court - District of Colorado
- U.S. Court of Appeals - Tenth Circuit
- U.S. Supreme Court
Professional affiliations
Professional affiliations
- Denver Active 2030 Children’s Foundation, Member 2010-Present; Vice President, 2014; Charity Review Committee, 2014-2015; President 2021-2022, Emeritus member as of 2025
- Elder Justice Colorado, Board Member, 2011-2013
- Denver Kids Inc, Mentor, 2011-2013, Board Member, 2021-2022
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