Firm Overview
Attorney Overview
James F. Adams
James F. Adams
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VCF - Shareholder
Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Adams was a Trial Attorney with the United States Department of Justice, Antitrust Division and a Special Assistant United States Attorney. Mr. Adams now concentrates his area of practice in complex commercial and bankruptcy litigation, and has represented Chapter 7 Trustees on numerous cases involving preferences, fraudulent transfers, and director and officer liability.
Mr. Adams' recent legal accomplishments include:
Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Adams was a Trial Attorney with the United States Department of Justice, Antitrust Division and a Special Assistant United States Attorney. Mr. Adams now concentrates his area of practice in complex commercial and bankruptcy litigation, and has represented Chapter 7 Trustees on numerous cases involving preferences, fraudulent transfers, and director and officer liability.
Mr. Adams' recent legal accomplishments include:
- Represented trustees for bankruptcy estates involved in the following industries: aerospace, commercial office buildings, computer equipment and software, entertainment, food brokerage, hospitals, marine products, medical office buildings, medical practices, oil and gas interests, professional sports, shopping centers, and telecommunications.
- Retained to represent bankruptcy appellant before Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals, and obtained favorable opinion in less than 24 hours after oral argument.
Education
J.D., Tulane University, 1982B.A., Southern Methodist University, 1979 (cum laude) |
Memberships Texas Bar AssociationDallas Bar Association Licensed to practice before U.S. Supreme Court, U.S. Court of Appeals - 5th Circuit, and the U.S. District Courts for the Northern, Eastern, Southern and Western Districts of Texas, and all Texas state courts AV Peer Review Rated |