William S. Adams

William S. Adams is the founder of Adams Legal Group, PLLC in Morgantown, West Virginia and leads the firm’s accident and wrongful death practice groups. His personal injury work includes medical malpractice, vehicle and trucking accidents, catastrophic injuries, workplace incidents, product and premises claims, and wrongful death matters. Adams has practiced in Morgantown since 2001 and in West Virginia since 1999, representing clients in serious civil claims that require careful factual and legal development.

Adams earned a J.D. from the West Virginia University College of Law. He also earned a B.S. in Secondary Education and a B.A. in Spanish from West Virginia University, graduating magna cum laude in both undergraduate programs. His law school activities included the Moot Court Honorary Board and the Lugar Trial Advocacy program. This combination of legal, educational, and advocacy training supports his work explaining complex issues, preparing contested cases, and presenting injury claims in a clear, organized manner.

Adams previously worked as a law clerk with the Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia before developing a private litigation practice. His current work focuses heavily on personal injury, including medical malpractice, wrongful death, automobile, truck, motorcycle, industrial, and other catastrophic injury claims. He also has experience with broader civil and criminal matters through his firm. His litigation background helps him evaluate liability, damages, expert evidence, insurance issues, and trial strategy in serious cases.

William S. Adams founded his legal practice in 2011 after years of legal practice in West Virginia. His work combines personal injury litigation with experience gained in appellate court service and private practice. Adams focuses on cases involving substantial physical, financial, and family consequences, particularly medical negligence, fatal incidents, and major accidents. He helps clients understand the legal process, assess disputed facts, and pursue compensation through negotiation or litigation when responsibility and damages are contested.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Adams Legal Group
• Member, The West Virginia State Bar

Licensed State

• West Virginia

Education

• West Virginia University College of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• West Virginia University
  BA in Spanish

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