Adam concentrates his practice in medical malpractice and defends a variety of health care providers, including physicians and nurses, nursing homes and hospitals. He also serves as chair of the Telehealth and Telemedicine Practice Group, helping clients navigate the intersection of heath care, technology and the law. Additionally, Adam has an extensive practice in the arena of social services, where he represents foster care and adoption agencies, residential treatment facilities and community social service agencies.
Adam was selected to serve as the 2020 Board Observer for the Legal Clinic for the Disabled (LCD) as part of the Philadelphia Bar Foundation's Board Observer program. In this role, Adam attended board meetings and fundraisers and observed other events and activities of the organization. The LCD provides free, quality legal services to low income people with physical disabilities and to the deaf and hard-of-hearing in Philadelphia, Bucks, Chester Delaware and Montgomery Counties.
In May 2010, Adam received his juris doctor from the Rutgers University School of Law at Camden. While in law school, Adam worked as an associate editor for the Rutgers Journal of Law and Religion, where he published work addressing Constitutional implications for bioethical, philosophical and religious principles.
Prior to beginning his legal career, Adam received his Bachelor's Degree in Biological Sciences from the University of Delaware, and performed clinical genetic research at the Children's Hospital of Philadelphia. During his time at CHOP, his work was published in the American Journal of Medical Genetics.
Honors & awards
The Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch, Health Care Law
2024-2025
Pennsylvania Super Lawyers Rising Star
2016-2020
Year joined
2014
Results
Unanimous Defense Verdict Secured in Philadelphia
Health Care Liability
October 10, 2025
We secured a unanimous defense verdict in Philadelphia on behalf of a prominent orthopedic surgeon. The plaintiff alleged that the physician inappropriately touched her during a preoperative examination for bilateral hip surgery. Through meticulous cross-examination and persuasive argument, the defense team achieved a complete victory.
Secured a Unanimous Defense Verdict on Behalf of an orthopedic surgeon
Health Care Liability
October 9, 2025
We secured a unanimous defense verdict in Philadelphia on behalf of a prominent orthopedic surgeon accused of inappropriate touching of a patient. The plaintiff alleged that the physician inappropriately touched her during a preoperative examination for bilateral hip surgery. Through meticulous cross-examination and persuasive argument, the defense team achieved a complete victory.
Summary Judgment Received in a Nursing Home Malpractice Case
Long-Term Care Liability
September 12, 2025
We received summary judgment in the defendant’s favor in a nursing home malpractice case. The plaintiff claimed that the facility failed to prevent various conditions and injuries during the resident’s admission-such as UTI/sepsis, acute kidney injury/metabolic encephalopathy, dehydration and failure to thrive/weight loss, and skin breakdown. The plaintiff alleged these developments resulted in numerous damages, including, but not limited to, death.
Defense Verdict Secured in Nursing Home Malpractice Matter
Long-Term Care Liability
April 23, 2025
We received a defense verdict in a nursing home malpractice matter involving the development and progression of pressure injuries the decedent experienced during her time in a nursing home. As a result of these injuries, the plaintiff claimed damages, including but not limited to pain, suffering and death. We successfully cited the resident’s significant comorbidities and the noncompliance with pressure reduction measures and nutritional support.
Thought Leadership
Managing Risks in ER Psychiatric and Behavioral Health Treatment
Philadelphia - Headquarters
Health Care Liability
May 1, 2024
As mental and behavioral health care grows more universal, and the delivery of healthcare services becomes more diverse, providers must be prepared to account for shifting landscapes regarding the standard of care. The Quarterly Dose - April 2024, has been prepared for our readers by Marshall Dennehey.
Telemedicine Consequences Resulting from the End of the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency on May 11, 2023
Philadelphia - Headquarters
Telehealth & Telemedicine
February 9, 2023
On January 30, 2023, the White House issued a statement that the Biden Administration will end the COVID-19 public Legal Update for Telehealth and Telemedicine, February 9, 2023,
COVID-19 and Telehealth: Issues for Florida Providers on the Horizon and Beyond
Orlando
Telehealth & Telemedicine
April 29, 2021
COVID-19 and Telehealth: Issues for Florida Providers on the Horizon and Beyond
Orlando
Philadelphia - Headquarters
Telehealth & Telemedicine
April 29, 2021
How COVID-19 Accelerated Telehealth In 2020
Philadelphia - Headquarters
Telehealth & Telemedicine
December 17, 2020
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Classes/Seminars Taught
Issues Impacting Telemedicine and Healthcare Claims, client webinar, December 17, 2024
What Claims and Telemedicine Professionals Should Know About the COVID-19 Public Health Emergency Transition, AM Best Insurance Law Podcast, March 23, 2023
Telehealth Providers and Controlled Substances: Navigating the Challenges of Telehealth Prescribing, Strafford webinar, August 10, 2022
Taking the Telemedicine Time-Out, Philadelphia Area Society of Healthcare Risk Management (PASHRM) webinar, May 13, 2022
Telemedicine Takeaways for 2022, Marshall Dennehey Trends in Health Care and Health Law Seminar, May 5, 2022
Staying Ahead of the Curve with Telehealth and Risk Mitigation: Navigating Legal Pitfalls in a Rapidly Expanding Industry, webinar, November 4, 2021
Charting the Course of Telehealth in the Post-COVID Landscape, ASHRM Webinar Series, April 27, 2021
Telehealth Emerging Legal and Regulatory Issues: Adopting and Implementing Innovative Solutions, Strafford webinar, November 5, 2020
Telehealth Update: Information and Best Practices to Protect Patients and Clinicians, webinar for Pennsylvania Association for Healthcare Risk Management 2020 Annual Fall Conference, September 11, 2020
Telehealth and Documentation in the Time of COVID-19: Information and Best Practices to Protect Patients and Clinicians webinar, April 23 and May 14, 2020
Navigating Mental Health Issues in Professional Liability Litigation: Privacy, Privileges and Protections, Marshall Dennehey Health Care and Health Law Seminar, November 7, 2019
Recent Trends in Pennsylvania Medical Malpractice Litigation, Philadelphia Area Society for Healthcare Risk Management (PASHRM) monthly educational meeting, May 24, 2018
Back to the Basics, Civil Procedure Practicalities, Speaker, Pennsylvania Bar Institute, May 2011
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