Atty. Adam D. Cahn

Atty. Adam D. Cahn

Adam D. Cahn is a seasoned litigator, who began his legal career in 1994.

New York New York 31 yrs experience 31 year
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About Adam D. Cahn at a glance

Adam D. Cahn is a Partner based in New York, New York, practicing at Sakkas, Cahn & Weiss, L.L.P.. They have 31+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1995. Their practice focuses on car accidents, personal injury, slip & fall, tbi/sci, and construction. Admitted to practice in New York (1995), U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York (1995), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York (1995), and U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces (2006). Educated at Touro College, Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center (J.D., 1994) and Tulane University - A.B. Freeman School of Business (B.S.M., 1988). Active member of New York State Trial Lawyers Association Association of the Bar of the City of New York New York City Bar Association New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers. Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Adam D. Cahn is a seasoned litigator, who began his legal career in 1994
  • His primary focus is representing individuals in personal injury and medical malpractice matters at all levels of state and federal practice
  • He lectures in the field of trial advocacy and is regularly sought by local newspapers, television and radio stations for his expertise on matters in the legal field
  • A Reputation For Results Mr. Cahn has obtained numerous verdicts and settlements throughout New York state on cases involving CRPS/RSD injuries
  • construction accidents, brain injury litigation, products liability, medical malpractice, lead paint exposure, sexual harassment and general negligence
  • His litigation background has included criminal defense, corporate and commercial representation
  • Adam Cahn has successfully recovered more than $250 million on behalf of his clients through verdicts, mediations, arbitrations and settlements
  • His many successful recoveries for clients include: • $11 million settlement during trial against a major automobile manufacturer • $9 million verdict for a woman who suffered a traumatic brain injury in an automobile accident • $4.8 million settlement for an individual run over by an out-of-control car • Several undisclosed multimillion-dollar verdicts against local churches for sexual assaults by clergy • $2.9 million verdict for a woman whose doctor failed to diagnose colon cancer • $2.7 million settlement during trial for an infant caused to suffer a severe shoulder injury during birth due to improper delivery techniques • $1.24 million verdict for lead poisoning to an infant • $1 million verdict for a warehouse manager who fell from a defective roof • $1 million verdict involving the malpositioning of a patients arm during hernia surgery Solid Credentials Mr. Cahn earned his law degree at night from Touro College Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center, while juggling a full-time job in real estate finance
  • At Touro, he was a member of Law Review and received American Jurisprudence Award for outstanding achievement in both Trial Practice and Alternative Dispute Resolution
  • He co-founded the Touro Environmental Law Journal and was a recipient of the Gary M. Schwartz Fellowship, for which he was awarded a paid judicial internship
  • He received his undergraduate degree in business management from the A.B
  • Freeman School of Business, Tulane University
  • Feedback Other Sources of Feedback About Adam D. Cahn Included on the 2018 New York Metro list Past Lists 2017 New York Metro Super Lawyers list 2016 New York Metro Super Lawyers list 2015 New York Metro Super Lawyers list 2014 New York Metro Super Lawyers list 2013 New York Metro Super Lawyers list 2012 New York Metro Super Lawyers list 2011 New York Metro Super Lawyers list 2010 New York Metro Super Lawyers list Honors and Awards National Trial Lawyers Organization Top 100 Trial Lawyers in New York State, 2012 – Present New York’s Super LawyersTM, 2010-Present Life Member, Litigation Elite’s Top 100 Litigators in New York in the field of personal injury Life Member of the Multi-Million Dollar Advocates Forum New York Law Journals’ Verdicts Hall of Fame Honoree America’s Top 100 Attorneys Lifetime Achievement Award 17th highest verdict in New York State for an automobile case, 2012 Selected as a member of Lawyers of Distinction, recognizing Excellence in Personal Injury National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys Top 10 Attorney Award, 2013 Avvo Rating of Superb & listed as a 10 out of 10 by Legal Consumers Selected to the American Law Society – Official Home of America’s Top Lawyers Who’s Who Directories’ Top Attorneys of North America, 2015 Selected as a member of the Nation’s Top One Percent by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel, 2015- Present Multiple appearances in the New York Law Journal’s Top New York Verdicts Personal Injury Lawyer of the Year-Attorney at Law Magazine Top 100 Lawyers in the field of personal injury in 2013 and 2016 Top 100 Lawyers in the field of personal injury in 2016 Named Personal Injury Lawyer of the Year by Attorney at Law Magazine, 2018 Top Lawyer – Top 100 Registry, 2020 Attorney and Practice Magazine has selected Adam Cahn as one of New York’s Top 10 Attorneys for 2021 America’s Best Attorneys selected Adam Cahn as its Top-Ranking Attorney for New York for 2021 Adam Cahn was again chose to be recognized in the 28th Edition of the Best Lawyers in America for 2021 Sakkas Cahn & Weiss given Better Business Bureau’s Accredited Business status Attorney.com names Adam Cahn 2020 Top Attorney Selected to Best Lawyers in America, 2021 Selected to the 2021 Top 50 Lawyers in America list by Top Lawyers in America Selected as one of America’s Top 100 Medical Malpractice Litigators® for New York City, 2021 Adam Cahn named to New York’s Best Lawyers, 2021 Honored as a Schneps Media 2022 Power Lawyer “Best Lawyers 2022” per the Wall Street Journal Professional Associations and Memberships New York State Trial Lawyers Association, Member Association of the Bar of the City of New York, Member New York City Bar Association New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers

Practice Areas Explained

Adam D. Cahn's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Adam D. Cahn handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

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Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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Slip & Fall / Premises Liability

Adam D. Cahn is one of 29,473 slip & fall attorneys indexed nationally. Browse slip & fall attorneys in New York →

Brain & Spinal Cord Injury

Adam D. Cahn is one of 10,267 tbi/sci attorneys indexed nationally. Browse tbi/sci attorneys in New York →

Construction Accidents

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Jurisdictional Context

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Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New York are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Adam D. Cahn

Where is Adam D. Cahn's law office located?
Adam D. Cahn's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Sakkas, Cahn & Weiss, L.L.P.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Adam D. Cahn handle?
Adam D. Cahn focuses on car accidents, personal injury, slip & fall, tbi/sci, construction. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Adam D. Cahn practiced law?
Adam D. Cahn has 31+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1995.
Where did Adam D. Cahn go to law school?
Adam D. Cahn earned their education at (J.D., 1994); (B.S.M., 1988).
How can I contact Adam D. Cahn for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Touro College, Jacob D. Fuchsberg Law Center
- 1994
B.S.M.
Tulane University - A.B. Freeman School of Business
- 1988

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1995
U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York
Admitted: 1995
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of New York
Admitted: 1995
U.S. Court of Appeals for the Armed Forces
Admitted: 2006
U.S. Court of Appeals Federal Circuit
Admitted: 2006
U.S. Court of Federal Claims
Admitted: 2006
United States Supreme Court
Admitted: 2006

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