Brenton D. Adams
Top rated Personal Injury attorney in Raleigh, North Carolina
Brent Adams & Associates
Practice areas: Personal Injury, Insurance Coverage, Professional Liability; view more
Licensed in North Carolina since: 1972
Education: Wake Forest University School of Law
Brenton D. Adams, one of the founding partners at Brent Adams & Associates, has been a guiding force in personal injury law for over 50 years. Based in North Carolina, with offices in Raleigh, Fayetteville, Dunn and Southern Pines, he has dedicated his career to standing up for individuals in battles against insurance companies.
A board-certified specialist certified by the National Board of Trial Advocacy, for his skills in trial law, Mr. Adams serves clients throughout the Raleigh-Durham-Chapel Hill Triangle, Fayetteville and beyond. His legal proficiency covers a spectrum of areas, including:
- Disputes with insurance providers
- Claims for personal injury and wrongful death
- Vehicle accidents, including cars and trucks
- Workers' compensation and Social Security Disability cases
- Slip-and-fall incidents
- Traumatic brain injuries
- Dram shop liability cases
Mr. Adams is a tireless advocate for accident victims and their families, securing millions in settlements and verdicts for those unjustly affected. His impressive track record has earned him a place in the Million Dollar Advocates Forum and recognition as one of North Carolina’s Top 100 Trial Lawyers by the American Trial Lawyers Association. Additionally, he holds the esteemed AV Preeminent* peer-review rating through Martindale-Hubbell and their Silver Client Champion award; along with a "Superb" rating and the Clients' Choice Award on Avvo.
After graduating from Wake Forest University in 1967, Mr. Adams earned his Juris Doctor from Wake Forest University School of Law in 1969. He was licensed to practice in North Carolina in 1972 and has also been admitted to the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit.
A prominent figure in his field, Mr. Adams has authored several books and numerous articles on medical malpractice, workers' compensation and vehicle accidents. He frequently shares his knowledge through lectures and continuing legal education seminars across the region. His leadership roles include serving as a board member and officer for the North Carolina Advocates for Justice and the Wake County Bar Association.
Mr. Adams also represents North Carolina as a State Delegate to the American Association for Justice and actively participates in the American Bar Association, the North Carolina State Bar and other legal organizations.
*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
Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff, Insurance Coverage, Professional Liability: Plaintiff, Social Security DisabilityFocus areas
Animal Bites, Assault, Bad Faith Insurance, Brain Injury, Construction Accident, Dram Shop Laws, Ethics & Professional Responsibility, Insurance, Insurance Defense, Legal Malpractice, Motor Vehicle Accidents, Personal Injury - Defense, Personal Injury - Plaintiff, Premises Liability - Plaintiff, Professional Malpractice - Other, Sexual Abuse - Plaintiff, Slip and Fall, Toxic Mold, Trucking Accidents, Wrongful Death
- 70% Personal Injury - General: Plaintiff
- 10% Insurance Coverage
- 10% Professional Liability: Plaintiff
- 10% Social Security Disability
First Admitted: 1972, North Carolina
Professional Webpage: https://www.brentadams.com/brent-adams/
Bar / Professional Activity
- North Carolina, 1972
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the 4th Circuit
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of North Carolina
- North Carolina Bar Association
- Southern Trial Lawyers Association, Board Member
- American Bar Association
- Wake County Bar Association, Secretary-Treasurer and Board Member
- American Association for Justice, State Delegate
- North Carolina Advocates for Justice, Past Vice President
- North Carolina Advocates for Justice, Board Member and Officer
- North Carolina Academy of Trial Lawyers, Board Member, Secretary-Treasurer, Vice President
Videos
- Discusses the complex task of determining what a personal injury claim is worth, How Much Can You Receive for Your Personal Injury Claim?
Representative Clients
- Victims of professional negligence, careless drivers, defective products and unfair insurance claims practices
Special Licenses / Certifications
- A board-certified specialist certified by the National Board of Trial Advocacy
Pro bono / Community Service
- Heritage Bible College, Member
- Board of Directors, First Federal Bank
- Dunn Rotary Club
Honors
- "Superb" rating and Clients' Choice Award on Avvo
- Silver Client Champion award from Martindale-Hubbell
- AV Preeminent* peer-review rating through Martindale-Hubbell
- Recognized as one of North Carolina’s Top 100 Trial Lawyers by the American Trial Lawyers Association
- Million Dollar Advocates Forum, Member
Educational Background
- Wake Forest University, bachelor’s degree, 1967
Scholarly Lectures / Writings
- Author, "The Truth About Medical Malpractice Claims."
- Author, "Ten Costly Mistakes That Can Wreck Your North Carolina Case."
- Author, "How to Get Top Dollars for Your Workers’ Comp Claim."
- Melvin M. Belli Seminar, Speaker
- American Association For Justice
- Christian Trial Lawyers Association
- North Carolina Advocates For Justice
- Southern Trial Lawyers Association
Selections
- Super Lawyers: 2017 - 2025