Atty. Derry Beach Adams

Atty. Derry Beach Adams

Derry Beach Adams is deeply committed to her clients. She works hard to assertively and effectively represent her clients, those who’ve been injured by the carelessness and recklessness of others.

Colorado Springs Colorado Springs 37 yrs experience 37 year
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Profile Summary

About Derry Beach Adams at a glance

Derry Beach Adams is a Partner based in Colorado Springs, Colorado, practicing at Gaddis, Herd, Craw & Adams, P.C.. They have 37+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1989. Their practice focuses on car accidents, probate, wrongful death, personal injury, and health care. Admitted to practice in Colorado (1989) and U.S. District Court, District of Colorado (1990). Educated at University of Colorado at Boulder (J.D., 1989) and Colorado College (B.A., 1985). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of El Paso County and The Colorado Bar Associations Colorado Trial Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Colorado Springs, CO and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Derry Beach Adams is deeply committed to her clients
  • She works hard to assertively and effectively represent her clients, those who’ve been injured by the carelessness and recklessness of others
  • For twenty-five years, she has worked for her clients to obtain compensation for the personal harms and losses they’ve suffered and the financial losses from difficult and life-altering limitations
  • Ms. Adams has had the privilege to work with hardworking an deserving individuals and families in Colorado who’ve been faced with unexpected tragedies
  • She helps them through the intricacies of the civil justice system and garners the legal and expert resources necessary to present their claims persuasively both in and out of court
  • She takes great pride in seeing the resources families are able to use to return to active and productive lives from successful outcomes
  • With passion and empathy, Ms. Adams and the members of her firm represent people injured in automobile and trucking accidents, auto and pedestrian/ bicycle collisions, uninsured motorist and other insurance claims, skiing and ski lift injuries and medical malpractice actions—in all cases involving personal injury
  • She works with those whose loved ones have died, whether from a car crash, a commercial trucker’s negligence or a hospital or physician’s fatal errors
  • Ms. Adams has been honored by Martindale Hubbell with an AV-preeminent ranking, recognizing legal skills and the highest ethical standards
  • Ms. Adams grew up in New Orleans and moved to Colorado to attend Colorado College and University of Colorado’s law school in Boulder
  • She is a graduate of Trial Lawyer's College, July 2015
  • She is deeply committed to the community and to Colorado
  • Ms. Adams has also served on her church's Vestry
  • The commitment is shared with her husband, teacher and tennis coach, Dave Adams and their two grown children

Member

El Paso County and Colorado Bar Associations, Colorado Trial Lawyers Association, the Colorado Bar Foundation, and the American Association for Justice

Practice Areas Explained

Derry Beach Adams's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Derry Beach Adams 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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Probate

Derry Beach Adams is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Colorado →

Wrongful Death

Derry Beach Adams is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Colorado →

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.

Derry Beach Adams is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Colorado →

Health Care Law

Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Colorado

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Derry Beach Adams

Where is Derry Beach Adams's law office located?
Derry Beach Adams's law practice is located in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The firm is Gaddis, Herd, Craw & Adams, P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Derry Beach Adams handle?
Derry Beach Adams focuses on car accidents, probate, wrongful death, personal injury, health care. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Colorado.
How long has Derry Beach Adams practiced law?
Derry Beach Adams has 37+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1989.
Where did Derry Beach Adams go to law school?
Derry Beach Adams earned their education at (J.D., 1989); (B.A., 1985).
How can I contact Derry Beach Adams for a consultation?
You can contact Derry Beach Adams 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 Derry Beach Adams received?
Derry Beach Adams's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Colorado at Boulder
- 1989
B.A.
Colorado College
- 1985

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Colorado
Admitted: 1989
U.S. District Court, District of Colorado
Admitted: 1990

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