James C. Adams, II

James C. Adams, II, is the managing partner of Brooks Pierce in Greensboro, North Carolina. He is a seasoned civil and commercial litigation lawyer with more than 30 years of experience in arbitral proceedings and federal and state courts. Adams represents businesses and individuals in disputes involving noncompetition agreements, taxation, health care, professional malpractice, ERISA, estate litigation, and corporate and commercial matters.

Adams earned his J.D. from Georgetown University Law Center in 1991, graduating magna cum laude and receiving Order of the Coif honors. He served as articles editor of the Georgetown Law Review. He also earned a B.A. from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1988, with honors in economics and distinction, and was elected to Phi Beta Kappa. His academic background supports careful legal analysis and practical litigation strategy.

Adams has represented large national enterprises, small local companies, and individuals in a wide range of disputes. His experience includes post-employment litigation, covenants not to compete, state and federal tax disputes, ERISA matters, estate caveat proceedings, shareholder disputes, contract claims, real estate development conflicts, and accounting or professional malpractice matters. He also represents health care providers in Certificate of Need litigation and has handled disputes involving interest rate swaps.

James C. Adams II is recognized for his commercial litigation work and leadership within Brooks Pierce. He has been listed in The Best Lawyers in America for commercial litigation, labor and employment litigation, and securities litigation, and has also been recognized by North Carolina Super Lawyers and Benchmark Litigation. As managing partner, Adams combines courtroom experience, strategic judgment, and firm leadership to help clients address complex disputes with practical guidance.

Law Office Affiliations

• Managing Partner, Brooks, Pierce, McLendon, Humphrey & Leonard, LLP
• Member, North Carolina Bar Association, Litigation Section
• Member, American Bar Association

Licensed State

• North Carolina

Education

• Georgetown University Law Center
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill
  Bachelor of Arts (BA)

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