Robert M. Adams

Robert M. Adams

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Awarded Practice Areas
Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Robert M. Adams
Robert M. Adams
Las Vegas, NV
Works at
Adams & Ham Trial Lawyers

1 Best Lawyers award

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Biography

Robert M. Adams has built a legal career focused on representing individuals and families in complex injury litigation. Before becoming an attorney, he worked as a paralegal, gaining practical experience that continues to shape his approach to client representation and trial preparation. At Adams & Ham Trial Lawyers in Las Vegas, Nevada, Robert represents clients in Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs matters involving serious injuries, wrongful death claims, mass tort litigation, and product liability disputes.

Over the course of his career, Robert has handled litigation involving motor vehicle accidents, defective products, unsafe medical practices, and large-scale injury claims throughout Nevada and across the United States. His work includes representing clients in matters requiring extensive investigation, coordination with medical professionals, and detailed case preparation.

One significant area of Robert’s practice involved hepatitis C litigation connected to unsafe medical injection practices in Nevada. The litigation brought attention to healthcare safety procedures and accountability within medical facilities. Robert also worked on claims involving allegations related to healthcare hiring, supervision, and patient safety concerns.

Robert was also involved in the Mandalay Bay Route 91 litigation arising from the 2017 Las Vegas mass shooting. The litigation resulted in a historic settlement for victims, survivors, and families affected by one of the largest mass casualty events in United States history. Robert worked with individuals pursuing claims related to physical injuries, emotional trauma, and wrongful death while helping move the litigation toward resolution.

In addition, Robert worked on the Actos (pioglitazone) pharmaceutical litigation involving claims against Takeda Pharmaceuticals and Eli Lilly. The litigation included allegations that consumers were not adequately warned about potential health risks associated with the Type 2 diabetes medication. Robert and his law partners represented Nevada clients seeking compensation related to those claims.

Robert also contributed to opioid litigation involving the State of Nevada, as well as Nevada cities and counties. The litigation resulted in substantial settlements intended to help address the long-term impact of the opioid crisis on communities throughout the state.

At Adams & Ham Trial Lawyers, Robert works alongside attorneys and legal professionals dedicated to helping injury victims and their families navigate difficult legal matters. He emphasizes preparation, communication, and responsiveness throughout the legal process while advocating for clients facing serious and life-changing injuries.

Outside of his practice, Robert enjoys spending time with his wife, Ellen, and their four adult children, Chad, Jordan, Megan, and Baily. Family remains an important part of his life both personally and professionally.

Works at
Adams & Ham Trial Lawyers

1 Best Lawyers award

Adams & Ham Trial Lawyers logo

Locations

Education

  • University of Nevada, B.A.
  • Whittier College, J.D., graduated 1998

Bar Admissions

  • Nevada, State Bar of Nevada

Court Admissions

  • U.S. District Court District of Nevada, 1998

Affiliations

  • Distinguished Justice Advocates - Lifetime Charter Member
  • Biltmore Who’s Who - Honored VIP Member, 2012
  • Covington Who’s Who - Featured Member, 2012, 2014
  • Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide - Top Executive Club Member, 2015
  • Strathmore’s Who’s Who Worldwide - Lifetime Member
  • Rue Rating’s Best Attorneys of America - Lifetime Charter Member
  • Million-Dollar Advocates Forum - Member
  • National Association of Distinguished Counsel (NADC) - Member
  • The National Trial Lawyers’ Mass Tort Trial Lawyers Association - Member
  • The National Trial Lawyers’ Products Liability Trial Lawyers Association - Member
  • Nevada Trial Lawyers Association - Member
  • American Bar Association - Member
  • Clark County Bar Association - Member

Client Testimonials

Awards & Focus

Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2027 for work in:
  • Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs
Awards:
  • Honored as a “Patron” by the Nevada Law Foundation

  • Personal Injury Plaintiff: General, Top Attorneys, 2011

  • Featured in Super Lawyers/Mountain States, Super Lawyers, 2011-2015 and 2019-2024

  • Biltmore Who’s Who, 2012

  • Excellence and Achievements by the Legal Community, Mountain States’ Top Attorneys, 2012

  • Peer Recognition and Professional Achievement, Super Lawyers, 2012, 2013, 2014

  • Excellence by the Peers in the Legal Community, Top Attorneys in the Mountain States, 2014

  • Excellence in Practice, Super Lawyers, 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015

  • 10 Best Attorneys Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Personal Injury Attorneys

  • Top Lawyer, Top Lawyers USA, 2024

  • Top 10 High Stakes Litigation Attorney, Attorney and Practice Magazine, 2024
  • Top Verdicts of 2010: Patient Infected with Hepatitis C from Shared Vial, VerdictSearch

  • Top Verdicts of 2010: Chanin v. Teva, $505,100,000, Verdict Search (4th Largest Products Liability Verdict in America)

  • Top Verdicts of 2011: Sacks v. Sicor Inc. $182,600,000, Verdict Search (11th Largest Products Liability Verdict in America)

  • Top 25 Mass Torts Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers

  • Top 100 Civil Plaintiff Trial Lawyers, The National Trial Lawyers

  • Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The American Trial Lawyers Association, 2009, 2010, 2011

  • Top 100 Trial Lawyers, The American Association for Justice, 2009, 2010, 2011, 2012

  • The Top 100 Verdicts, The National Law Journal, 2013

  • Top 100 Litigation Lawyer, The American Society of Legal Advocates, 2013, 2015

  • Peer Recognition and Professional Achievement, Top Attorneys in the Mountain States, 2015

  • Nation’s Top One Percent Trial Lawyers, National Association of Distinguished Counsel, 2015

  • Pillar of Justice, Nevada Justice Association, 2016

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