ABOUT US

EMILY ADAMS

CRIMINAL APPEALS

CIVIL APPEALS​

POST- TRIAL MOTIONS

CONSULTING ON PRESERVING APPELLATE ISSUES

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Emily Adams is an appellate attorney based in Utah who focuses her practice exclusively on appeals. She counsels with clients to determine their best strategy on appeal, and she also strategizes with clients and attorneys about preparing for an appeal while in district court.

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In her practice, Emily has submitted amicus briefs before the United States Supreme Court and the Eleventh Circuit; she has represented criminal defendants and civil clients on appeal to the Utah appellate courts; she has drafted motions for permission to file an interlocutory appeal in the Utah appellate courts; and she has filed petitions for certiorari. 

Emily is licensed to practice law in Utah and is admitted to practice before the United States Supreme Court.

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Emily loves being enormously tall, being a celiac in a bread-filled world, trying to do a pull-up, and dragging her kids on hiking trips. 

EDUCATION

University of Minnesota Law School

J.D., magna cum laude, Order of the Coif

Lead Managing Editor, ABA Journal of Labor and Employment Law

Brigham Young University

B.A., Linguistics, cum laude

EXPERIENCE

Adams Legal, LLC (2014 to present)

Shannon Law, LLC (2013 to 2014)

Judicial Law Clerk, Federal District Court for the District of Minnesota (2012 to 2013)

Judicial Law Clerk, Minnesota Court of Appeals (2011 to 2012)

Law Clerk, Nichols Kaster (2010 to 2011)

Legal Extern for the Honorable Christine Durham, Utah Supreme Court (2009)

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ADMISSIONS

United States Supreme Court

Utah

ORGANIZATIONS

Utah State Bar Association Young Lawyers Division

Publicity Manager (2016 to 2017)

Serving Our Seniors Committee (2014 to 2016)

J. Reuben Clark Law Society, Salt Lake Chapter

Women in the Law Section Chair (2014 to 2017)

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AWARDS

2019 Super Lawyer Rising Star

LUCAS ADAMS

FAMILY LAW

PERSONAL INJURY

TRIAL ATTORNEY

Lucas Adams is a litigation and trial attorney. He is experienced in family law, personal injury, and business litigation. Lucas counsels with clients to determine the best strategy for their case while making the legal process more affordable.

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In his practice, Lucas has successfully tried cases. However, he prides himself on his ability to negotiate settlements; this saves his clients money, time, and stress.

Recently, Lucas worked in-house for an insurance company, defending insured drivers in automobile accidents. Lucas uses his understanding of insurance companies to help people that have been injured in accidents.

Lucas is licensed to practice law in Utah. He received his law degree from the University of Minnesota – Go GOPHERS! He is a Minnesota Vikings fan – Go VIKES! He loves gourmet cooking, golfing, and hanging out with his kids.

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EDUCATION

University of Minnesota Law School

J.D., Maynard Pirsig Moot Court, Shapira Roseoff Scholarship, Dean’s List

Saint Cloud State University

M.A., Russian History, Dean’s List

University of Utah

B.A., History

EXPERIENCE

Adams Legal, LLC

GEICO Staff Counsel

McConkie Law Offices

Appellate prosecution clinic for Minnesota Attorney General’s Office

Appellate defense clinic for Minnesota Public Defender’s Office

ADMISSIONS

Utah

ORGANIZATIONS

Member of the Utah State Bar Litigation Group

Member of the Utah State Bar Family Law Group