Adams & Reese LLP
About Adams & Reese LLP
Adams & Reese LLP is a leading law firm with 163 lawyers recognized by Best Lawyers across 76 practice areas. The firm's tenure with Best Lawyers began in 1983. Having lawyers recognized in Best Lawyers' Purely Peer Review® emphasizes the lawyers’ credibility and reputation for their practice amongst peers in their practice areas and regions. It displays professional validation of the legal talent that Adams & Reese LLP has on its team. The firm has lawyers recognized in practice areas including: Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs, Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants, Litigation - Trusts and Estates, and Litigation - Bankruptcy.
Adams & Reese LLP also appears in Best Law Firms® accolades. The Best Law Firms rankings are founded on a time-tested and transparent research process that has remained consistent since Best Lawyers launched it in 2010. Adams & Reese LLP has 185 rankings in practice areas including: Bet-the-Company Litigation, Construction Law, Litigation - Mergers and Acquisitions, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants, and Product Liability Litigation - Defendants, echoing their Best Lawyers awards and team of top legal talent.
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These honors come directly from peer feedback, reflecting the strong regard other leading attorneys have for Adams & Reese LLP's skill, advocacy, and commitment to clients.
Office Locations:
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Baton Rouge, Louisiana
- Birmingham, Alabama
- Charleston, South Carolina
- Charlotte, North Carolina
- Chattanooga, Tennessee
- Columbia, South Carolina
- Denver, Colorado
- Houston, Texas
- Jacksonville, Florida
- Memphis, Tennessee
- Mobile, Alabama
- Montgomery, Alabama
- Nashville, Tennessee
- New Orleans, Louisiana
- Ridgeland, Mississippi
- Sarasota, Florida
- St. Petersburg, Florida
- Tallahassee, Florida
- Tampa, Florida
- Washington, District of Columbia
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Recognized Lawyers at Adams & Reese LLP
Richard Aguilar is resident in the firm's New Orleans office. His multi-state practice focuses on bringing his extensive business experience to bear for clients dealing with issues in areas involving creditor's rights, foreclosure, bankruptcy, reorganization, and high-consequence business and commercial litigation.
Aubrey B. Harwell III is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Commercial Litigation and Criminal Defense: White-Collar. Aubrey B. practices law in Nashville, Tennessee Best Lawyers has recognized Aubrey B. Harwell III since 2021. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Aubrey B. Harwell III is held by other lawyers.
Mr. Harwell focuses his practice on commercial litigation, white-collar criminal defense and crisis management. Through the years he has been involved in many cases receiving national attention. He has been counsel for numerous public officials including judges, governors, congressmen, state senators, mayors and state attorneys general. For the last several years, he has represented Pilot Flying J, the sixth largest private company in the country, regarding numerous issues arising out of the ...
Darrick O’Dell is a seasoned, AV-rated litigation attorney. He has practiced for over 15 years and has extensive jury trial and courtroom experience. He represents insurance companies and their insureds, as well as self-insured companies, in serious litigation involving premises liability, retail and hospitality defense, construction damage, insurance coverage, employment practices liability, and other complex litigation including sexual assault and wrongful death claims. Darrick began ...
Harry Z. Rippeon III is a lawyer recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice areas of Construction Law and Litigation - Construction. Harry Z. practices law in Atlanta, Georgia Best Lawyers has recognized Harry Z. Rippeon III since 2022. The Best Lawyers recognition is based on a peer-review survey of lawyers in the same geographic region and legal practice area. The recognition reflects the professional regard in which Harry Z. Rippeon III is held by other lawyers.
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