Jackson W. Adams
Jackson W. Adams ("Jack") is a third-generation Orlando attorney, proudly Continuing in the footsteps of his father and grandfather as a civil trial lawyer. He earned a Bachelor of Arts degree in History from the University of Florida and graduated with honors from the Catholic University of America's Columbus School of Law. Before joining Griffin & Linder, Jack served as a law clerk to United States District Court Judge G. Kendall Sharp and as an appellate law clerk to Justice Maria Cabret of the Supreme Court of the United States Virgin Islands. Jack also worked in the construction and agriculture industries and spent a year teaching English in rural China prior to attending law school. While at law school, Jack served as Production Editor for the Journal of Contemporary Health Law & Policy, published a note discussing the application of tort liability to livestock producers under the emerging National Animal Identification System, and worked as a research assistant to former Dean Ralph Rohner.
Jack is a member of the Orange County Bar, and is active in the Young Lawyers Section. As a member of the Florida Bar, Jack has been recognized by the Florida Supreme Court for his pro bono service and serves on the Federal Practice Committee. Jack represents clients in personal injury, professional malpractice, product liability and commercial tort actions in all Florida courts.
Areas of Practice
- 40% Personal Injury
- 30% Professional Malpractice
- 30% Commercial Litigation
- Agribusiness
- Farms & Ranches
- Livestock
- Other Professionals Malpractice
- Aviation Accidents - Plaintiff
- Motor Vehicle Accidents - Plaintiff
- Property Damage - Plaintiff
- Railroad Accidents - Plaintiff
- Slip and Fall - Plaintiff
- Food & Agricultural Products
- Recreational Products
- Dental Malpractice
Litigation Percentage
- 100% of Practice Devoted to Litigation
Bar Admissions
- Florida, 2007
- U.S. District Court Northern District of Florida, 2009
- U.S. District Court Middle District of Florida, 2009
- U.S. District Court Southern District of Florida, 2009
Education
- Catholic University of America, Columbus School of Law, Washington, District of Columbia
- J.D. (Cum Laude) - May, 2007
- Honors: Faculty Merit Scholarship, 2004
- Honors: First Lap Award, 2005
- Honors: Law School Merit Award, 2005, 2006
- Law Review: Journal of Contemporary Health Law and Policy, Staff Member, 2005 - 2007
- Law Review: Journal of Contemporary Health Law and Policy, Production Editor
- University of Florida, College of Liberal Arts & Sciences, Gainesville, Florida
- B.A. - June, 2002
- Honors: Florida Merit Scholarship
- Major: History
Published Works
- Cow 54, Where Are You, 23 J. Contemp. Health L. & Pol'y 106, Fall, 2006
Professional Associations and Memberships
- Orange County Bar Association, 2007 - 2011
- Federal Bar Association, 2009 - 2011
Past Employment Positions
- Supreme Court of the U.S. Virgin Islands, Appellate Law Clerk, 2010 - 2011
- United States District Court, Florida Middle District, Law Clerk, 2007 - 2009






