Nicholas M. Adams

Mr. Adams graduated from the William S. Boyd School of Law in Las Vegas, Nevada . In addition to being named to the Dean’s List three separate semesters, Mr. Adams was also presented with the CALI Excellence for the Future Award in Torts. Prior to law school, Mr. Adams studied at the University of Nevada-Reno, where he received a Bachelor of Arts in Philosophy.

Before joining Marquis Aurbach, Mr. Adams served as the law clerk to the Honorable Justice Douglas Herndon of the Nevada Supreme Court, where he was able to observe Nevada’s appellate system and gain unique perspective regarding the processes that inform judicial decision-making. Thereafter, he served as the law clerk to the Honorable Judge Adriana Escobar of the Eighth Judicial District Court, where oversaw a docket dealing exclusively with civil matters. Between the two clerkships, Mr. Adams was able to observe all stages of litigation – from the filing of the Complaint, to a bench or jury trial, and lastly to the process of appeal.

When not practicing law, Mr. Adams primarily spends his time enjoying the company of his friends and family, spending time outdoors, or savoring a hot cup of tea and reading about his favorite subjects.

Recipient: Top Rank (Best Up & Coming) – Nevada Business Magazine, 2024-2025.