We provide vessel owners and operators defense of personal injury, Jones Act, occupational and toxic tort (i.e., asbestos, benzene) litigation brought by seamen, passengers and longshoremen, truck drivers and other non-employees.

We understand the issues inherent in claims arising from the transportation, damage and loss of cargo and related commercial matters. We have a long history of experience in vessel collision and hull loss damage cases. The firm also represents numerous marinas in connection with personal injury and vessel related claims.

We have a long history of working with the London Market Insurers and the domestic insurance market.

Our motor vehicle accident defense practice encompasses not only the defense of negligence and strict liability cases arising out of motor vehicle accidents, but also no-fault, uninsured, and underinsured accident claims. We defend many national and local over-the-road haulers and trucking companies.

Adams and Heald provides top quality services to private and public business entities. Our attorneys have substantial experience representing all types of business entities. We feel confident in handling all of your business legal needs.

The firm’s attorneys are experienced in representing Fortune 500 companies, as well as medium and small businesses, and individuals. No matter the size of the company, our attorneys are ready to take a proactive approach to thoroughly represent your company from start to finish, and to promptly and efficiently solve your problems.

We bring years of experience to our clients, in all types of construction related litigation. Our attorneys have represented owners, contractors, construction managers, engineers and other design professionals.

At Adams & Heald, we handle all aspects of labor and employment law. Some of these areas included at the right of this panel.

Adams & Heald has successfully defended many county and local government agencies, officials and employees in personal injury, employment and civil rights litigation in state and federal court.

Our nationally recognized attorneys handle all types of insurance coverage litigation. With a clear understanding of insurance policy language and construction, this knowledge and experience enhances our ability to effectively resolve coverage disputes. Please see our client list to view the prominent insurance companies we defend.

We are experienced in defending physicians, nurses, hospitals, nursing homes and other health care facilities and other healthcare providers and practitioners, against claims of medical malpractice. Claims of medical negligence are complicated and often emotion-filled. Our attorneys understand the standard of care for claims of medical negligence and they use a network of resources to aggressively defend clients facing claims arising from the practice of health care.

We have many years of experience in all phases of the representation of Oil & Gas producers, drillers and contractors, as well as regulated energy utility companies. We can provide general business law and litigation counsel to oil and gas producers and interest owners as well administrative law support to such entities. We have significant experience in oil and gas personal injury litigation.

In the field of premises liability, we have represented many local and nationally known businesses in defense of claims ranging from minor accidents to serious injuries and death. We have also represented numerous small businesses and private individuals in premises liability claims. Adams & Heald has tried numerous premises liability cases with excellent results.

Adams & Heald defends professionals in a variety of fields against professional liability claims. The firm is experienced and skilled in the litigation of claims involving all areas on the right side of this panel.

At Adams & Heald we have defended thousands of toxic tort cases for a large array of clients. We have over twenty-five years experience in toxic tort litigation. We are able to quickly and economically identify the strengths and weaknesses in a toxic tort case and offer our clients reliable recommendations for discovery, trial and settlement strategies.

We have defended our clients against claims involving a variety of alleged toxic substances, such those listed on the right side of this panel.