Practice areas: Construction Litigation, Personal Injury, Civil Litigation; view more
Licensed in Florida since: 1996
Education: Cornell University Law School
Selected to Super Lawyers: 2015 - 2026 The founder of Wolfe Law Tampa PLLC in Tampa, Florida, Adam M. Wolfe represents clients in construction law, commercial litigation, personal injury and motor vehicle accident matters. His practice focuses on complex legal disputes involving businesses, property, construction projects and individuals seeking representation following serious accidents.
Mr. Wolfe is board-certified in construction law by The Florida Bar, a designation he has held since 2010. He is also a certified circuit court mediator through the Supreme Court of Florida, providing clients with experience in both litigation and alternative dispute resolution. His professional background allows him to assist clients with legal disputes that may require negotiation, mediation or courtroom advocacy.
In recognition of his professional standing, Mr. Wolfe has received an AV Preeminent* peer-review rating through Martindale-Hubbell. The rating reflects recognition from members of the legal community based on the organization’s peer-review process. His combination of construction-law certification, mediation credentials and admissions in three states supports his work on a range of legal matters for individuals and businesses.
Mr. Wolfe is admitted to practice law in Florida, Massachusetts and Georgia, giving him the ability to represent clients across multiple jurisdictions. His professional affiliations include membership in The Florida Bar’s Construction Law Committee, the National Association of Home Builders and the Hillsborough County Bar Association.
Mr. Wolfe earned a Bachelor of Arts from Wesleyan University in 1993. He went on to attend Cornell Law School, where he earned his Juris Doctor in 1996, graduating cum laude. His professional experience and legal credentials reflect a practice centered on resolving disputes and providing representation in construction, business and injury-related matters.
*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer-review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.
Practice areas
Construction Litigation: Business, Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff, Civil Litigation: Plaintiff, General LitigationFocus areas
Construction Defects, Litigation, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury - Plaintiff, Premises Liability - Plaintiff, Trucking Accidents, Wrongful Death
- 50% Construction Litigation: Business
- 30% Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff
- 10% Civil Litigation: Plaintiff
- 10% General Litigation
First Admitted: 1996, Florida
Professional Webpage: https://wolfelawtampa.com/about/wolfe-adam-m/
Bar / Professional Activity
- United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida
- United States District Court for the Middle District of Florida
- United States District Court for the Northern District of Florida
- Massachusetts, 1997
- Georgia, 2011
- Member of the Construction Law Committee of the Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section of the Florida Bar
- Florida, 1996
Verdicts / Settlements (Case Results)
- My client, a subcontractor who performed plan and building code inspections, was sued by a national homebuilder for damages in excess of $5 million. After a 5-week arbitration we obtained a complete defense verdict and my client was awarded its costs and fees, 2015
- Six figure UM auto coverage settlement, 2017
- Six-figure nursing home wrongful death settlement involving an 87-year-old resident, 2017
Representative Clients
- Hiscox Insurance, Beazley Insurance, Old Republic Title Insurance, Attorney's Title Insurance Fund, Red-Carpet of Florida, Bonded Builders Home Warranty Company, 2015
Special Licenses / Certifications
- Board Certified in Construction Law by the Florida Bar, 2010
- Certified as a Circuit Court Mediator by the Florida Supreme Court.
Educational Background
- Wesleyan University, Middletown, Connecticut, B.A., Bachelor of Arts in Government, Honors: Men’s Varsity Ice Hockey Team, 1993
- Phillips Andover Academy, 1989
Scholarly Lectures / Writings
- Law Journal, The Journal of Law and Public Policy, Associate Editor
Honors
- CALI Award Recipient, Cornell Law School, Ithaca, New York
- Top Attorneys in Florida Rising Star, The Wall Street Journal – 2013
- Top Attorneys in Tampa Bay Rising Stars, Tampa Bay Magazine – 2018, 2019, 2020
- Top Attorneys in Florida, Miami Herald – 2015
- Top Attorneys in Florida, Tampa Bay Magazine – 2024
- Top Attorneys in Florida, Super Lawyers, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2026
- Top Attorneys in Tampa Bay, Tampa Bay Magazine, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023
- Thomson Reuters – 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2025 Florida Super Lawyers
- The American Registry – 2016, 2017, 2018 Top Attorneys in Florida
- The American Registry – 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2026 America’s Most Honored Professionals – Top 1%
- Florida Trend’s Florida Legal Elite 2016, 2018, 2021
- AV Preeminent® rating from Martindale-Hubbell®, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024, 2026
Industry Groups
- Probate & Trust Law Section Of Florida Bar - The Real Property
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2015 - 2026
Certificates and credentials
Construction Law
