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).
Certified Family Law Specialist
2020-2024 Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers Magazine
2016-2019 Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
Association of Family and Conciliation Courts
CALI Excellence for the Future Award – Advanced Legal Writing
CALI Excellence for the Future Award – Appellate Advocacy
State Bar of California
U.S. District Court, Northern District of California
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
Autism Society of California, former board member
Judicial extern to the former supervising judge of the San Francisco Unified Family Court, Hon. Patrick J. Mahoney (ret.).
Golden Gate University School of Law, Juris Doctorate, 2009
California State University – Sacramento, Bachelor of Arts, Psychology, 2005
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