Atty. Ryan J. Adams

Atty. Ryan J. Adams

Since being admitted to practice law in 2001, Ryan has focused exclusively in the area of civil litigation. A large percentage of his cases deal with business, construction, real estate, and trust and estate disputes.

Raleigh Raleigh 25 yrs experience 25 year
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Profile Summary

About Ryan J. Adams at a glance

Ryan J. Adams is a Member based in Raleigh, North Carolina, practicing at Adams, Howell, Sizemore & Adams, P.A.. They have 25+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2001. Their practice focuses on contracts, personal injury, business, real estate, and breach of contract. Admitted to practice in North Carolina (2001). Educated at University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill (J.D., 2001) and Duke University (B.A., 1998). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of North Carolina State Bar and All State and Federal Courts of North Carolina. Serands clients in Raleigh, NC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Since being admitted to practice law in 2001, Ryan has focused exclusively in the area of civil litigation
  • A large percentage of his cases deal with business, construction, real estate, and trust and estate disputes
  • He is admitted to practice in all state and federal courts in North Carolina and has handled cases in numerous counties across the state
  • He has also arbitrated a number of cases with the American Arbitration Association
  • Ryan grew up in Angier, North Carolina
  • He graduated from Duke University in 1998 with a degree in public policy and economics
  • In 2001, he obtained his law degree at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  • After law school, he practiced for three years at Lewis & Roberts concentrating in commercial, construction and personal injury litigation
  • In 2005, he formed the firm of Shirley & Adams in downtown Raleigh
  • He joined Adams Howell in 2016

Practice Areas Explained

Ryan J. Adams's Areas of Practice

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

Contracts

Ryan J. Adams is one of 76,762 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts attorneys in North Carolina →

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.

Ryan J. Adams is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in North Carolina →

Business & Corporate Law

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

Ryan J. Adams is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in North Carolina →

Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

Ryan J. Adams is one of 316,149 real estate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse real estate attorneys in North Carolina →

Breach of Contract

Ryan J. Adams is one of 5,938 breach of contract attorneys indexed nationally. Browse breach of contract attorneys in North Carolina →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in North Carolina

Practicing law in North Carolina. Legal matters in North Carolina are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Raleigh 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 substantive 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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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Ryan J. Adams

Where is Ryan J. Adams's law office located?
Ryan J. Adams's law practice is located in Raleigh, North Carolina. The firm is Adams, Howell, Sizemore & Adams, P.A.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Ryan J. Adams handle?
Ryan J. Adams focuses on contracts, personal injury, business, real estate, breach of contract. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in North Carolina.
How long has Ryan J. Adams practiced law?
Ryan J. Adams has 25+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2001.
Where did Ryan J. Adams go to law school?
Ryan J. Adams earned their education at (J.D., 2001); (B.A., 1998).
How can I contact Ryan J. Adams for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Ryan J. Adams received?
Ryan J. Adams's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
- 2001
B.A.
Duke University
- 1998

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

North Carolina
Admitted: 2001

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