Atty. Adam D. Michel

Atty. Adam D. Michel

Adam D. Michel practices in the Firm’s Complex Litigation, Pharmaceutical Products, and Toxic Torts & Products Liability groups.

Washington Washington 12 yrs experience 12 year
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Profile Summary

About Adam D. Michel at a glance

Adam D. Michel is an Associate based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Hollingsworth LLP. They have 12+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2014. Their practice focuses on personal injury, product liability, and litigation. Admitted to practice in Virginia (2014) and District of Columbia United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit United States District Co (2016). Educated at American University Washington College of Law (J.D., 2014) and University of Virginia (B.A., 2011). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Adam D. Michel practices in the Firm’s Complex Litigation, Pharmaceutical Products, and Toxic Torts & Products Liability groups
  • His experience spans virtually the entire litigation process, and he has substantial first-chair experience representing clients at hearings, pretrial conferences, and mediation
  • He also has significant experience taking and defending depositions of fact and expert witnesses
  • He has prepared numerous dispositive motions, motions in limine, and appellate briefs
  • Prior to joining the Firm, Mr. Michel defended corporate and individual clients in a variety of civil litigation matters, including employment, products liability, and whistleblower lawsuits before federal and state courts and before administrative agencies
  • In one representative matter, he investigated and negotiated the resolution of nationwide claims arising out of an E. coli O157:H7 outbreak linked to a popular brand of soy nut butter
  • Mr. Michel received his J.D. from American University Washington College of Law, where he won the David B. Newman, Jr. & Kathryn R. Newman Prize for Trial Advocacy and was a member of the Administrative Law Review and the Moot Court Honor Society
  • During law school, he had internships with the Honorable Michael L. Rankin of the Superior Court of the District of Columbia and the Energy and Power Subcommittee in the United States House of Representatives
  • Mr. Michel received his B.A. from the University of Virginia, where he graduated with a double-major in History and Government and a minor in Economics
  • He was a member of the University of Virginia’s Honor System and the Jefferson Literary and Debating Society

Practice Areas Explained

Adam D. Michel's Areas of Practice

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

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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Product Liability

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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Adam D. Michel is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in District of Columbia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in District of Columbia

Practicing law in District of Columbia. Legal matters in District of Columbia are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Washington are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate District of Columbia state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in District of Columbia 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 District of Columbia courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Adam D. Michel

Where is Adam D. Michel's law office located?
Adam D. Michel's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Hollingsworth LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Adam D. Michel handle?
Adam D. Michel focuses on personal injury, product liability, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Adam D. Michel practiced law?
Adam D. Michel has 12+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2014.
Where did Adam D. Michel go to law school?
Adam D. Michel earned their education at (J.D., 2014); (B.A., 2011).
How can I contact Adam D. Michel for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
American University Washington College of Law
- 2014
B.A.
University of Virginia
- 2011

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 2014
District of Columbia United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit United States District Co
Admitted: 2016

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