Atty. Michael Gene Adams

Atty. Michael Gene Adams

Mr. Michael Gene Adams is a lawyer practicing human and civil rights, corporate & transactional, taxation and 4 other areas of law.

Washington Washington 25 yrs experience 25 year
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About Michael Gene Adams at a glance

Michael Gene Adams is a Member based in Washington, District of Columbia, practicing at Chalmers, Adams, Backer & Kaufman, LLC. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Their practice focuses on business, tax, litigation, civil rights, and government. Admitted to practice in Kentucky (2001) and District of Columbia Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals Eastern District of Kentucky Western District of (2012). Educated at Harvard Law School (J.D., 2001) and University of Louisville (B.A., 1998). Serands clients in Washington, DC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Mr. Michael Gene Adams is a lawyer practicing human and civil rights, corporate & transactional, taxation and 4 other areas of law
  • Michael received a B.A. degree from University of Louisville in 1998, and has been licensed for 25 years
  • Michael practices at Chalmers, Adams, Backer & Kaufman, LLC in Washington, DC

Practice Areas Explained

Michael Gene Adams's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Michael Gene Adams 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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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Civil Rights

Civil rights attorneys for discrimination, police misconduct, constitutional rights, and civil liberties cases.

Michael Gene Adams is one of 70,245 civil rights attorneys indexed nationally. Browse civil rights attorneys in District of Columbia →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in District of Columbia

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Michael Gene Adams

Where is Michael Gene Adams's law office located?
Michael Gene Adams's law practice is located in Washington, District of Columbia. The firm is Chalmers, Adams, Backer & Kaufman, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael Gene Adams handle?
Michael Gene Adams focuses on business, tax, litigation, civil rights, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in District of Columbia.
How long has Michael Gene Adams practiced law?
Michael Gene Adams has 25+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2001.
Where did Michael Gene Adams go to law school?
Michael Gene Adams earned their education at (J.D., 2001); (B.A., 1998).
How can I contact Michael Gene Adams for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Harvard Law School
- 2001
B.A.
University of Louisville
- 1998

Bar Admissions

Kentucky
Admitted: 2001
District of Columbia Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals Eastern District of Kentucky Western District of
Admitted: 2012

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