Atty. Frederic Joseph Adam

Atty. Frederic Joseph Adam

Frederic Joseph Adam is a lawyer practicing china, private equity and venture capital, taxation and 10 other areas of law. Frederic received a B.A. degree from University of California, Berkeley in 1986, and has been licensed for 33 years.

Palo Alto Palo Alto 33 yrs experience 33 year
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Profile Summary

About Frederic Joseph Adam at a glance

Frederic Joseph Adam is a Partner based in Palo Alto, California, practicing at Foley And Lardner Llp. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on business, tax, securities, and international. Admitted to practice in New York (1993), District of Columbia (1994), and California (1995). Educated at University of Denver College of Law (J.D., 1992) and University of California, Berkeley (B.A. Political, 1986). Serands clients in Palo Alto, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Frederic Joseph Adam is a lawyer practicing china, private equity and venture capital, taxation and 10 other areas of law
  • Frederic received a B.A. degree from University of California, Berkeley in 1986, and has been licensed for 33 years
  • Frederic practices at Foley & Lardner LLP in Palo Alto, CA

Practice Areas Explained

Frederic Joseph Adam's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Tax Law

Tax attorneys handle IRS audits, tax debt, international tax, estate planning, and tax court litigation.

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Securities Law

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International Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in California

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

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Frequently Asked

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Where is Frederic Joseph Adam's law office located?
Frederic Joseph Adam's law practice is located in Palo Alto, California. The firm is Foley And Lardner Llp. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Frederic Joseph Adam handle?
Frederic Joseph Adam focuses on business, tax, securities, international. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in California.
How long has Frederic Joseph Adam practiced law?
Frederic Joseph Adam has 33+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1993.
Where did Frederic Joseph Adam go to law school?
Frederic Joseph Adam earned their education at (J.D., 1992); (B.A. Political, 1986).
How can I contact Frederic Joseph Adam for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
University of Denver College of Law
- 1992
B.A. Political
University of California, Berkeley
- 1986

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1993
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1994
California
Admitted: 1995

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