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Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A.Partner
Richard B. Adams, Jr.
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Richard B. Adams, Jr.

5.0
1 review

9150 South Dadeland Boulevard, Suite 1400, Miami, FL 33156

Bad Faith and Extra-Contractual Liability, Catastrophic and Personal Injury, Fraud Litigation and 8 more

About Richard B. Adams, Jr.

Richard Blackburn Adams, Jr. is a Partner in the firm’s Miami office. For more than thirty years, he has been one of the most active trial lawyers in South Florida. Mr. Adams' practice has encompassed all aspects of civil litigation, with a focus on the defense of personal injury, professional malpractice lawsuits, and insurance coverage issues. He also has experience in appellate practice, and has been a Certified Health Care Risk Manager.

Mr. Adams earned his bachelor's degree at Washington & Lee University in 1974, and was awarded a Juris Doctor degree from the University of Miami School of Law in 1977. He is also an instructor in the Florida Bar's Continuing Legal Education program.

Mr. Adams served as a Director of the Dade County Defense Bar Association from 1983 to 1990, and was elected President of that organization in 1987 and 1988. He was also selected to serve on the Board of Directors of the Miami-Dade Bar from 1989 to 1992. He has served on the Board of the Children's Home Society of Florida since 1984, and was elected Chairman of the Board from 1996 to 1998. He was also selected as a member of the 11th Judicial Circuit Ad Hoc Committee for Protection of Minor's Rights in 1988. He currently serves on the Board of Directors of the Community Partnership for the Homeless, the Health Foundation of South Florida, and as Chairman of the Board of Cedars Medical Center.

Awards & Recognitions

The Best Lawyers in America , Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants, recognized since 2023

Super Lawyers 2010 - 2013, 2016 - 2020

Newsroom

News

•Complete Defense Verdict - Hospice Malpractice - Miami-Dade County
News CSK Legal, 2.26.2025
•Complete Defense Verdict - Admitted Liability Auto Case - Alachua County
Recent Successful Trial, 9.11.2024
•Defense Verdict - Auto Accident
Recent Successful Trial, 4.12.2023

Publications

•'Trial Advocacy in Florida,' with C.F. David and D.C. Goodwin, NBI Publishing, 1989
•'Trends in Corporate Malpractice Liability: You Are Your Brother's Keeper,' The Link, Vol 1, No 3, 4th Quarter, 1985

 

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At least three reviews and a score of 4.0 or higher.

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At least six reviews and a score of 4.2 or higher.

Champion Badge Platinum

At least ten reviews and a score of 4.5 or higher.

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Richard B. Adams, Jr. got this award in 2021

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Services

Areas of Law

  • Premises Liability
  • Other 10
    • Bad Faith and Extra-Contractual Liability
    • Catastrophic and Personal Injury
    • Fraud Litigation
    • Insurance Coverage and Carrier Representation
    • Liquor Liability Defense
    • Product Liability
    • Professional Malpractice
    • SIU Insurance Fraud Defense
    • Trucking Accident Defense
    • Vehicle Negligence

Experience

  • Bar Admission & Memberships
    Admissions
    1977, Florida
    U.S. Supreme Court
    U.S. Court of Appeals 5th Circuit
    U.S. Court of Appeals 11th Circuit
    U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida
    U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
    Memberships

    Associations

    •The Florida Bar
    •International Academy of Defense Counsel
    •American Academy of Hospital Attorneys
    •American Society of Law and Medicine
    •Florida Society of Hospital Attorneys
    •Florida Defense Lawyers Association
    •Defense Research Institute (DRI)
    •National Center for State Courts
    •American Bar Association
    •American Board of Trial Advocates
    •Miami-Dade County Defense Bar Association, Director: 1983 - 1990
    President: 1987 - 1988
    •Miami-Dade Bar, Board of Directors, 1989 - 1992
    •11th Judicial Circuit Ad Hoc Committee for Protection of Minors' Rights, Member, 1988

    COMMUNITY INVOLVEMENT

    •Children's Home Society of Florida, Board of Directors, Chairman, South Eastern Division: 1987 - 1991, 1984 - Present
    •Children's Home Society of Florida, Chairman, State Board: 1996 - 1998, 1984 - Present
    •Community Partnership for the Homeless, Board of Directors, 1998 - Present
    •The Health Foundation of South Florida, Board of Directors, Chairman: 2001 - 2003, 1996 - Present
    •Cedars Medical Center, Board of Directors, Chairman: 2001 - 2008, 1998 - 2008
    •Mayor's Mental Health, Task Force Advisory Board, 2006 - 2007

  • Education & Certifications
    Law School
    University of Miami
    J.D.
    Other Education
    Washington & Lee University
    B.A.

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    Richard B. Adams, Jr. is admitted to practice before the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit, United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit, United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida, United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida and United States Supreme Court.
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    Richard B. Adams, Jr. is affiliated with Adams Adams & Baca and Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A.
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    Cole, Scott & Kissane, P.A. was established in 1997.

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