Atty. Adam Peoples

Atty. Adam Peoples

Adam Peoples primarily defends doctors, lawyers, accountants, and engineers in negligence and ethics matters. His downtown Asheville practice also includes defending claims regarding general liability, governmental liability, civil rights, and products liability.

Asheville Asheville 16 yrs experience 16 year
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Profile Summary

About Adam Peoples at a glance

Adam Peoples is a personal injury and construction attorney based in Asheville, North Carolina, practicing at Hall Booth Smith PC. They have 16+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2010. Admitted to practice in Georgia (2010) and North Carolina (2014). Educated at Mercer University (—, 2010) and Columbus State University (—, 2005). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Construction (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Serands clients in Asheville, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Adam Peoples primarily defends doctors, lawyers, accountants, and engineers in negligence and ethics matters
  • His downtown Asheville practice also includes defending claims regarding general liability, governmental liability, civil rights, and products liability
  • Ranked AV® Preeminent™ by Martindale-Hubbel, Adam has enjoyed a great deal of success in the courtroom
  • He has litigated hundreds of cases, including more than 500 hours of trial time, defending cases involving seven and eight-figure demands, lasting anywhere from three days to seven weeks long
  • Adam received a B.S. in Business Administration from Columbus State University, graduating at the top of his class, summa cum laude
  • After college, Adam spent three years working as a project manager in the healthcare and software development industries before choosing to pursue a career in law
  • Adam earned his Juris Doctorate from Mercer University, and after practicing law there for several years, he and his wife Lucie chose to relocate to the mountains of western North Carolina
  • Here in Asheville, Mr. Peoples served as a federal law clerk to the Honorable Martin Reidinger, United States District Court Judge for the Western District of North Carolina
  • After his clerkship, Adam joined the Asheville office of Hall Booth Smith, P.C
  • Adam is proud to call Asheville home
  • He loves spending time outdoors with his family, woodworking, and all that western North Carolina has to offer, including mountain biking, rafting, and camping

Practice Areas Explained

Adam Peoples's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Adam Peoples 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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Construction Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in North Carolina

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Adam Peoples

Where is Adam Peoples's law office located?
Adam Peoples's law practice is located in Asheville, North Carolina. The firm is Hall Booth Smith PC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Adam Peoples handle?
Adam Peoples focuses on personal injury, construction. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in North Carolina.
How long has Adam Peoples practiced law?
Adam Peoples has 16+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2010.
Where did Adam Peoples go to law school?
Adam Peoples earned their education at (—, 2010); (—, 2005).
How can I contact Adam Peoples for a consultation?
You can contact Adam Peoples directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Adam Peoples received?
Adam Peoples's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Construction; Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants.

Education

Mercer University
- 2010
Columbus State University
- 2005

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Construction
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants
- 2026

Bar Admissions

Georgia
Admitted: 2010
North Carolina
Admitted: 2014

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