Atty. George D. Adams

Atty. George D. Adams

George Adams is a partner in the Louisville office, where his practice is exclusively devoted to advising, assisting and representing employers with labor and employment law challenges. George has helped employers defend against union organizing campaigns, unfair labor practice charges and grievances.

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Profile Summary

About George D. Adams at a glance

George D. Adams is a employment and litigation attorney based in Louisville, Kentucky, practicing at Fisher Phillips LLP. Admitted to practice in Kentucky, Kentucky Bar Association. Educated at University of Louisville (J.D., 2000) and University of Louisville (—). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Management (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026). Serands clients in Louisville, KY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • George Adams is a partner in the Louisville office, where his practice is exclusively devoted to advising, assisting and representing employers with labor and employment law challenges
  • George has helped employers defend against union organizing campaigns, unfair labor practice charges and grievances
  • He defends employers in state and federal courts against lawsuits alleging sexual harassment, unlawful discrimination, retaliation, wage and hour violations and violations of the Family and Medical Leave Act (FMLA), American with Disabilities Act (ADA) and other employment laws
  • George represents employers before the National Labor Relations Board (NLRB) and other administrative agencies, as well as in labor negotiations and grievance arbitration
  • More importantly, George helps his clients avoid such crises through day-to-day counseling, management training and assistance developing, and enforcing employee handbooks and personnel policies
  • George represents a wide variety of clients, large and small, in numerous states
  • These include manufacturers, financial institutions, health care providers and non-profit entities
  • George is "AV" Peer Review Rated by Martindale-Hubbell, has repeatedly been listed as a Kentucky Super Lawyer and was selected by his peers for inclusion in Best Lawyers of America since 2013
  • He was recognized as a Litigation – Labor and Employment Lawyer of the Year by Best Lawyers in America for 2014

Practice Areas Explained

George D. Adams's Areas of Practice

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

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

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Civil Litigation

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Kentucky

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about George D. Adams

Where is George D. Adams's law office located?
George D. Adams's law practice is located in Louisville, Kentucky. The firm is Fisher Phillips LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does George D. Adams handle?
George D. Adams focuses on employment, litigation. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Kentucky.
Where did George D. Adams go to law school?
George D. Adams earned their education at (J.D., 2000); (—).
How can I contact George D. Adams for a consultation?
You can contact George D. 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 George D. Adams received?
George D. Adams's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management; Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Management; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment; Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Labor and Employment (Louisville).

Education

J.D.
University of Louisville
- 2000
University of Louisville
- In Progress

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Management
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Litigation - Labor and Employment (Louisville)
- 2014

Bar Admissions

Kentucky, Kentucky Bar Association

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