Practice Areas
Education
J.D., West Virginia University College of Law (1995)
B.S., West Virginia University School of Pharmacy (1988)
Admissions
- Ohio Supreme Court
- Supreme Court of Appeals of West Virginia
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
- U.S. District Court for the Northern and Southern Districts of West Virginia
- U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Ohio
Michael Adams is a seasoned litigator with over two decades of representative experience. He practices from the firm’s Wheeling, West Virginia office.
Michael began his professional career as a registered pharmacist. That work largely influenced his decision to become an attorney – a role that has provided him the opportunity to defend medical negligence cases; represent health care professionals in contract negotiations; and counsel independent pharmacy owners on buying group contracts, HIPPA advice and “file buy” sales of prescription files to national drugstore chains.
In addition to his health care-related work, Michael has represented individual corporate clients on mineral leasing; commercial property development; entity restructuring and sale; regulatory compliance and licensing; franchising agreements and more. As a litigator, he has representative experience that includes residential and commercial construction claims; breach of fiduciary duty; employment non-compete matters; predatory lending; and mineral rights and title issues.
Professional Highlights
- Registered Pharmacist, Ohio State Board of Pharmacy (Since 1988)
- Registered Pharmacist, West Virginia Board of Pharmacy (Since 1988)
Honors
- Peer-Review rated Notable by Martindale-Hubbell
- West Virginia University School of Pharmacy, Dean's Mortar & Pestle Award
News
- August 15, 2019
Professional Affiliations
- West Virginia State Bar Association
- Ohio State Bar Association
- Hancock County (WV) Bar Association
- Ohio County (WV) Bar Association
- Jefferson County (OH) Bar Association
Community/Civic Activities
- Solicitor, City of Chester, West Virginia (2018 to present)
- City Councilman, City of Weirton, West Virginia (2018 to present)
- Planning Commissioner, City of Weirton, West Virginia (2017 to 2018)
- Lugar Trial Association, West Virginia University College of Law
- Order of the American Hellenic Educational Progressive Association (AHEPA), All Saints Greek Orthodox Church, Weirton, West Virginia