James Adams Jr.
About James Adams Jr.
James Adams Jr. is a lawyer based in Decatur, AL and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2021. James Adams Jr. is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Decatur, Alabama
- Commercial Litigation
- Insurance Law
- Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
- Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
- Professional Malpractice Law - Defendants
- Workers' Compensation Law - Employers
Current Firm: Eyster Key
Education: Samford University, J.D., graduated 1986
Location: Decatur, AL
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