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Atty. Daniel D. Adams

Atty. Daniel D. Adams

Daniel Adams represents individuals, small businesses, and large corporations facing white-collar criminal prosecution, government investigations, and complex business litigation. Having litigated for years in New York, he brings significant trial experience to bear when confronting clients' most pressing legal challenges.

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About Daniel D. Adams at a glance

Daniel D. Adams is an attorney based in Greensboro, North Carolina, practforg at Brooks, Pierce, McLendon, Humphrey & Leonard LLP. Admitted to practice in New York, New York State Bar Association and North Carolina, North Carolina Bar Association. Educated at Harvard University (J.D., 2009) and University of Maryland (B.A., 2003). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Administrative / Regulatory Law (2026). Serands clients in Greensboro, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Daniel Adams represents individuals, small businesses, and large corporations facing white-collar criminal prosecution, government investigations, and complex business litigation
  • Having litigated for years in New York, he brings significant trial experience to bear when confronting clients' most pressing legal challenges
  • Daniel represents individual and corporate clients facing white-collar criminal prosecution in state and federal court, as well as regulatory investigations pursued by the Department of Justice, Securities and Exchange Commission, IRS, Environmental Protection Agency, North Carolina Attorney General's Office, and other enforcement bodies
  • Formerly a New York public defender and attorney at a prominent global law firm, he has experience defending clients against claims of securities fraud, bank fraud, accounting fraud, real estate fraud, government contract fraud, health care fraud, embezzlement, money laundering, criminal tax evasion, environmental crimes, bribery, political corruption, and other forms of financial mismanagement
  • Daniel helps businesses and public institutions plan and conduct internal investigations to assess the risks of, and respond to, concerns raised by federal regulators, internal whistleblowers, and public company shareholders
  • He has experience investigating alleged securities violations, money laundering claims, corporate governance issues, trade secret misappropriation claims, labor and employment issues, health care fraud, and alleged environmental (including Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act) violations, among other matters
  • An attorney with years of experience practicing in Manhattan, Daniel helps companies of all sizes address their most complex legal issues, including matters regarding real estate, contracts, unfair and deceptive trade practices claims, False Claims Act violations, business torts, and securities
  • In addition to his white collar criminal defense practice, Daniel has long represented clients accused of all manner of state and federal crimes, first as a public defender in New York and now as a member of the Criminal Justice Act panel for the United States District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina
  • An experienced trial attorney, he represents clients accused of gun possession, drug trafficking, RICO gang conspiracy, larceny, embezzlement, and more

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in North Carolina

Practforg law in North Carolina. Legal matters in North Carolina are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantiand law. Cases originating in Greensboro 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 substantiand 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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Where is Daniel D. Adams's law office located?
Daniel D. Adams's law practice is located in Greensboro, North Carolina. The firm is Brooks, Pierce, McLendon, Humphrey & Leonard LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
Where did Daniel D. Adams go to law school?
Daniel D. Adams earned their education at (J.D., 2009); (B.A., 2003).
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What awards or recognition has Daniel D. Adams receiandd?
Daniel D. Adams's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — Administrative / Regulatory Law; Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice; Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law.

Practice Areas

Education

J.D.
Harvard University
- 2009
B.A.
University of Maryland
- 2003

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Administrative / Regulatory Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Construction Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Health Care Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Securities
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: White-Collar
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Financial Services Regulation Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Selected by his peers for inclusion in
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — The Best Lawyers in America©
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — in Commercial Litigation (2025)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Business North Carolina
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — ’s "Legal Elite" in Criminal Law (2022, 2024)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — for Litigation: White-Collar Crime and Government Investigations (2024-2025)
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Selected for 2021 North Carolina Pro Bono Honor Society
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Selected for 2018 North Carolina Pro Bono Honor Society
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Selected for 2017 North Carolina Bar Association Leadership Academy
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Efforts on the Signal International litigation recognized by
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — American Lawyer
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — as the Global Pro Bono Dispute of the Year (2015)
- 2026

Bar Admissions

New York, New York State Bar Association
North Carolina, North Carolina Bar Association

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