Adam B. Stirrup

Adam B. Stirrup is a Fresno personal injury lawyer who handles civil and commercial litigation for plaintiffs. His practice includes wrongful death, business torts, uninsured and underinsured motorist claims, insurance bad faith, product liability, and wrongful termination. He represents clients in serious injury disputes involving substantial damages and complex liability questions. His work combines detailed case preparation, negotiation, and trial advocacy when litigation requires courtroom resolution.

Stirrup earned his J.D. with distinction from San Joaquin College of Law. He served as Editor-in-Chief of the San Joaquin Agricultural Law Review. He received his M.A. in International Relations and B.A. in Political Science from California State University, Fresno. His academic training strengthened his legal research, writing, oral advocacy, and analytical skills. These abilities support his work on complicated personal injury, insurance, business, and employment-related disputes.

Stirrup began practicing law in 2008 and has developed extensive experience handling significant plaintiff cases. His results include a $49.8 million medical malpractice verdict in *Merlo v. American Ambulance*, where he served as co-counsel. His case history includes multimillion-dollar recoveries involving wrongful death, auto accidents, spinal cord injuries, product liability, escrow fraud, and other personal injury claims. He has represented clients in matters involving serious physical injuries and substantial financial losses.

Adam B. Stirrup was recognized among the Top 100 Lawyers in Northern California by Super Lawyers in 2026. He has been selected as a Northern California Super Lawyer annually since 2021. He previously received Rising Stars recognition from 2012 through 2020 and holds an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbell. His leadership includes past presidencies of the Central Valley Trial Lawyers Association, Fresno County Bar Association, and Kings County Bar Association.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Paboojian & Bell, Inc.
• Member, The State Bar of California
• Member, Fresno County Bar Association
• Member, Kings County Bar Association
• Member, Federal Bar Association
• Member, National Trial Lawyers Association
• Member, Central Valley Trial Lawyers Association
• Board of Directors, Consumer Attorneys of California
• Member, Emeritus Group of the San Joaquin Agricultural Law Review

Licensed State

• California

Education

• San Joaquin College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• California State University, Fresno
  M.A. in International Relations
• California State University, Fresno
  B.A. in Political Science

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