Some Testimonials + Examples of Repeat Business

Testimonials

Some Reviews that Establish Quality and Value.

Updated July 2024.

“You’re like the MVP who helps get us to the playoffs every time.” — Founder of Los Angeles boutique litigation firm, March 2024 (repeat business since 2019).

“Stellar” — Partner at Los Angeles boutique litigation firm re a Ninth Circuit brief on corporate law issues. Repeat work.

“Adam is a serious All-Star” — Partner at Atlanta-based litigation firm receiving referral from former colleague and partner at Los Angeles litigation firm — referral resulted in drafting an opposition to a state court summary judgment motion and later an appellant’s brief in a state court appeal.

“Excellent work and very cool to work with.” — Partner at Los Angeles boutique litigation firm re multiple summary judgment oppositions in state court. Periodic repeat work since 2019 ranging from oral argument strategy to evidentiary objections to additional summary judgment motions practice.

“Excellent work, here comes another another appeal.” — Founder of Houston boutique litigation firm. Five additional projects as repeat work so far including summary judgment oppositions and state court appeals.

“I keep calling you and using your briefs with virtually no changes, what higher compliment is there?” Partner at San Francisco complex litigation and class action firm. Ongoing repeat work for 18 months starting in 2020.

“I love working with you. I have briefs in three new matters over the next two months, can you take it on?” — Founder and partner at Los Angeles commercial litigation firm. Repeat work.

“I trust your writing and I trust the way you think.” — Silicon Valley solo practitioner formerly from Big Law. Repeat work including recent Ninth Circuit brief re corporate and transactional issues.

“We are very happy with the brief and are filing it today.” — Two partners at Philadelphia / New York City intellectual property boutique re a Sixth Circuit brief on contract law and soft IP issues.

“[S]o perceptive and so competent . . . incredibly grateful to have [you] on our team.” — Founding partner at small Boston-based firm.

“Amazing.” — Partner at Los Angeles mid-size firm regarding summary judgment briefing with expert testimony on superseding causation issues.

“Fantastic again! I trust you 100%. More work coming.” — Las Vegas small firm partner re federal constitutional law matters, Section 1983, and Bivens claims. Five repeat projects and referrals to co-counsel in California.

“Excellent, thanks Adam! And thanks for working with us on pricing. We want to work with you again.” — Partner at same Philadelphia / metro New York media law boutique re a reply brief in the Sixth Circuit.

“Your [federal court] MTD was outstanding, especially on the RICO issues. I’m going to recommend you to all of my friends.” — Philadelphia antitrust class action attorney. Repeat work pending.

“Hey, thanks again. Excellent draft, just what I needed. I’ll be in touch for the next round.” — New York City federal false claims act (qui tam) small firm partner re drafting false claims act complaint. Periodic repeat work, 2018-2021.

“Five stars — Adam is efficient and responsive.  He is clearly skilled and learned.  Very happy for his help on my project.” — Partner at Los Angeles midsize law firm. Repeat work.

“The [two summary judgment] opposition briefs written by Adam were excellent.” — Partner and leading California appellate lawyer.

“I call Adam again and again because he does great work.” — Partner at a New York City boutique IP litigation firm.

“I first called Adam for a brief because of his clerkship. I keep calling him because he knows how to litigate and he’s a great sounding board for strategy on my projects.” — Silicon Valley solo practitioner. Repeat work.

“Adam polishes my motions, writes briefs from scratch, and in some ways serves as an outside senior associate. He gets the big picture fast, and he meets my clients’ budgets.” — California partner at three-partner law firm.

“It was a pleasure working with you and I will be in touch soon [for more brief writing].” Southern California sole practitioner. Repeat work.

“I can’t believe what a great fit you are with my practice. Thank you.” — Silicon Valley IP and business litigator. Six additional projects over 24 months, 2020-2022.

“Once again your help has been invaluable, and I will have more projects for you [next month].” Partner at small Silicon Valley / Bay Area business litigation boutique.

“Your [motion to dismiss pursuant to Fed. R. 12(b)(6)] in federal court was very, very good” — Pennsylvania / New Jersey complex litigation attorney.

Repeat Business

Some Repeat Work Examples that Show Authority and Trust. Updated 2023.

For a Los Angeles litigation boutique: Ninth Circuit brief on commercial / corporate issues — leading to second project — another Ninth Circuit brief in a separate matter.

For a Southern California small firm: Demurrer on complex transactional issues (jurisdiction, res judicata, collateral estoppel) — leading to additional briefing projects on separate matters. Also began serving as sounding board for subsequent mediations.

For a New York City partner at a small qui tam boutique: Most recent repeat business — fifth project — this time drafting a federal false claims act complaint with complex causation and damages issues.

For a San Francisco complex litigation and class action firm: Multiple brief writing assignments during state court litigation (motions for judgment on the pleadings, motion for decertification of class, more). On call as sounding board as case moves forward.

For a Los Angeles former prosecutor: Two California state court appeals in separate matters (business litigation).

For a New York City / Manhattan IP solo practitioner: Most recent repeat business — third project — this time preparing a draft brief on trademark and copyright issues in the fashion industry / market for mediation and related negotiations.

For an Orange County California small firm: Most recent repeat business — seventh project — this time drafting a motion to transfer venue.

For a Palo Alto / Silicon Valley small law firm: Appeal in California state court (commercial litigation) leading to demurrer and motion to strike (financial and IP litigation) on new matter. Sounding board re case strategies as the intellectual property case moved forward.

For a Los Angeles midsize law firm:  Successful summary judgment opposition brief in California state court (tort claims) — leading to additional business — a second successful MSJ opposition brief (strict liability). Ongoing periodic independent contractor relationship for briefing. Also asked to advise on case strategies, oral argument prep, and Writs (personal injury / causation).

For a metro New York City law firm:  Successful motion to compel in Federal District Court for a qui tam action (Chicago). Repeat work: Draft complaints in Federal District Court for two more whistleblower / False Claims Act actions (Philadelphia). More repeat work: Second motion to compel in Federal District Court (Seattle) for another fraud action. Five additional repeat projects; more repeat work pending.

For a San Francisco / Bay Area small law firm: Successful summary judgment opposition motion (soft IP / trade secrets / copyright) in Federal District Court.

For a Los Angeles midsize law firm: Successful opposition brief in response to motion for summary judgment (commercial real estate claims) in California state court. Repeat work: Second successful MSJ opposition brief (fraud, financial claims). Three additional repeat matters to date; additional repeat work pending.

For a New York City / Manhattan midsize law firm: Draft sections of brief in response to motion for summary judgment in multiparty complex litigation matter (federal statutory claims) in Federal District Court (SDNY). Subsequent work was scheduled then matter resolved.

For a Los Angeles midsize law firm: Opposition brief in response to motion for summary judgment (Fourth Amendment) in Federal District Court (Oregon). Subsequent projects were scheduled then matter resolved.

For a San Francisco / Bay Area midsize law firm: Complex discovery motion with multiple issues under the Federal Rules of Civil Procedure in Federal District Court for mass tort class action (San Diego); pending additional project became moot.

For a Los Angeles / Orange County midsize law firm:  Case strategy / consulting and expert witness analyses for matters in Arizona state court and Washington, D.C. (business reputation / defamation and related financial claims with multiple experts). Four separate projects then matter resolved.

For a Manhattan / New York City environmental boutique law firm: Draft sections of opposition Rule 12(b)(6) motion to dismiss in Federal District Court (New Jersey). Planned additional projects became unnecessary during motions practice.

For a Philadelphia law firm: Federal motion to dismiss under statue of limitations, Rule 9(b), and proximate cause grounds for multiple RICO claims and common law fraud, contract claims including breach of fiduciary duty and breach of the covenant of good faith and fair dealing. Subsequent additional projects became moot.

For a Las Vegas litigation boutique: Rule 12(b)(6) opposition brief (Section 1983 / Bivens / FTCA claims) in Federal District Court (Nevada); multiple repeat briefing projects.

For a Maine small law firm:  Opposition brief in response to motion for summary judgment in Federal District Court (Constitutional law / Fourth Amendment issues); subsequent repeat work.

For a Detroit, Michigan solo practitioner:  Opposition brief in response to MSJ (commercial and financial litigation) in Federal District Court (Miami / Florida); subsequent repeat work (briefing contract law issues).

For a Maine small law firm:  Administrative appeal in Federal District Court (Massachusetts); assist counsel with oral argument prep. Repeat work: Second administrative appeal in another matter.

For a Silicon Valley business / commercial litigation boutique for startups: Multiple repeat work assignments over time including (1) draft first amended complaint (FAC), (2) draft brief in support of motion to stay, and (3) drat successful oppositions to both a demurrer and a motion to strike punitive damages and related causes of action.

For a Hollywood / Los Angeles / Southern California law firm: Multiple projects on multiple matters including (1) successful defense of two demurrers and two motions to strike as to defamation, slander, and libel claims and related actual damages, special damages, and punitive damages claims; related questions of first impression under per se and per quod defamation law in California.

For a Maine small law firm: Refined and polished brief in support of motion for preliminary injunction to improve clarity of fact section and improve persuasiveness and credibility of argument section; additional scheduled work not needed because matter settled.

For a Bay Area / Oakland small law firm: Opposition brief in response to motion for summary judgment pursuant to Federal Rule of Civil Procedure 56 with multiple admissibility issues under the Federal Rules of Evidence (FRE); further work scheduled but matter resolved.

For a Southern California Firm — draft two complaints with causes of action including California’s unfair competition law (UCL) under Business and Professions Code Section 17200 and under California’s Consumer Legal Remedies Act (CLRA) regarding false and deceptive advertising; repeat business included opposing demurrers re same.