Christopher D. Adams

Christopher D. Adams is a partner and seasoned trial lawyer with a national practice focused on criminal defense, business litigation, internal investigations, and attorney ethics matters. Over decades of experience, he has represented high-profile individuals, elected officials, and businesses across the United States. Known for strategic counsel and strong advocacy, he handles difficult cases in federal and state courts, achieving proven results for both individual and corporate clients.

Mr. Adams graduated cum laude with a B.A. from the University of West Virginia in 1995 before earning his J.D. from Seton Hall University School of Law in 1998. Licensed in New Jersey, he has been admitted before the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Third Circuit and multiple U.S. District Courts. His education and admissions provide a strong foundation for his practice and allow him to navigate cases at every level.

Throughout his career, Mr. Adams has tried complex matters in courts across the country, including New Jersey, California, Florida, Illinois, and South Dakota. He has argued before appellate courts such as the New Jersey Supreme Court and the Third Circuit Court of Appeals. His litigation experience extends to healthcare defense, where he represents physicians before regulatory boards, assists in license reinstatement, and defends against Medicare-related enforcement and debarment proceedings.

Beyond litigation, Christopher D. Adams is an active member and past president of the Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers of New Jersey. He has served on committees for the New Jersey Supreme Court, including jury selection and criminal jury charge reform. His professional recognition includes listings in Chambers USA, Best Lawyers, and Super Lawyers. With proven trial success and leadership in legal organizations, he is widely regarded as a leading advocate in white-collar and criminal defense.

Law Office Affiliations

• Partner, McCarter & English, LLP
• Member, American Bar Association
• Former President, Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers of New Jersey
• Member, Association of the Federal Bar of New Jersey
• Member, Monmouth Bar Association
• Member, National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
• Member, New Jersey State Bar Association
• Former Member, New Jersey Chief Justice’s Joint Committee on Criminal Justice
• Former Member, New Jersey Office of Attorney Ethics District V-C Ethics Committee
• Former Member, New Jersey Supreme Court Committee on Jury Selection in Civil & Criminal Trials
• Former Member, New Jersey Supreme Court Committee on Model Criminal Jury Charges

Licensed State

• New Jersey

Education

• Seton Hall University School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of West Virginia
  BA with Cum Laude

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