Daniel D. Adams, Business Attorney in Greensboro, North Carolina
focused on Business and Litigation
Greensboro, NC
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Daniel D. Adams is an attorney based in Greensboro, NORTH CAROLINA. The practice focuses on Business and Litigation.
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- Greensboro, NORTH CAROLINA
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- Business · Litigation
- Handles Business and Litigation matters from Greensboro, NORTH CAROLINA.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026).
About Daniel D. Adams: Daniel D. Adams is an attorney based in Greensboro, NORTH CAROLINA. The practice focuses on Business and Litigation.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Daniel takes on
Daniel concentrates on business and litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case Daniel handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Business cases in Greensboro, North Carolina
Daniel takes business matters in Greensboro, North Carolina. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Daniel agrees to represent you.
Litigation cases in Greensboro, North Carolina
Daniel takes litigation matters in Greensboro, North Carolina. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Daniel agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Daniel D. Adams — business lawyer in Greensboro
Daniel D. Adams is an attorney based in Greensboro, NORTH CAROLINA. The practice focuses on Business and Litigation.
Daniel Adams represents individuals, small businesses, and large corporations facing white-collar criminal prosecution, government investigations, and complex business litigation. Having litigated for years in New York, he brings significant trial experience to bear when confronting clients' most pressing legal challenges.
Daniel represents individual and corporate clients facing white-collar criminal prosecution in state and federal court, as well as regulatory investigations pursued by the Department of Justice, Securities and Exchange Commission, IRS, Environmental Protection Agency, North Carolina Attorney General's Office, and other enforcement bodies. Formerly a New York public defender and attorney at a prominent global law firm, he has experience defending clients against claims of securities fraud, bank fraud, accounting fraud, real estate fraud, government contract fraud, health care fraud, embezzlement, money laundering, criminal tax evasion, environmental crimes, bribery, political corruption, and other forms of financial mismanagement.
Daniel helps businesses and public institutions plan and conduct internal investigations to assess the risks of, and respond to, concerns raised by federal regulators, internal whistleblowers, and public company shareholders. He has experience investigating alleged securities violations, money laundering claims, corporate governance issues, trade secret misappropriation claims, labor and employment issues, health care fraud, and alleged environmental (including Clean Air Act and Clean Water Act) violations, among other matters.
An attorney with years of experience practicing in Manhattan, Daniel helps companies of all sizes address their most complex legal issues, including matters regarding real estate, contracts, unfair and deceptive trade practices claims, False Claims Act violations, business torts, and securities.
In addition to his white collar criminal defense practice, Daniel has long represented clients accused of all manner of state and federal crimes, first as a public defender in New York and now as a member of the Criminal Justice Act panel for the United States District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina. An experienced trial attorney, he represents clients accused of gun possession, drug trafficking, RICO gang conspiracy, larceny, embezzlement, and more.
Daniel's approach to business cases
Daniel Adams represents individuals, small businesses, and large corporations facing white-collar criminal prosecution, government investigations, and complex business litigation. Having litigated for years in New York, he brings significant trial experience to bear when confronting clients' most pressing legal challenges. Daniel represents individual and corporate clients facing white-collar…
Clients Daniel works with
Daniel reviews new inquiries case-by-case for business and litigation matters in Greensboro and the surrounding North Carolina area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
Harvard University
J.D. · 2009
University of Maryland
B.A. · 2003
Jurisdictions
Daniel's state bar admissions
New York, New York S
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North Carolina, Nort
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Daniel studied at J.D. in Harvard University and B.A. in University of Maryland.
Law school and academic background
Daniel completed J.D. in Harvard University and B.A. in University of Maryland. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Daniel runs in North Carolina is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Daniel has received 24 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Administrative / Regulatory Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Construction Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Health Care Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Securities
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: White-Collar
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Financial Services Regulation Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Selected by his peers for inclusion in
2026
Best Lawyers in America — The Best Lawyers in America©
2026
Best Lawyers in America — in Commercial Litigation (2025)
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Business North Carolina
2026
Best Lawyers in America — ’s "Legal Elite" in Criminal Law (2022, 2024)
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Chambers USA: America's Leading Lawyers for Business
2026
Best Lawyers in America — for Litigation: White-Collar Crime and Government Investigations (2024-2025)
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Selected for 2021 North Carolina Pro Bono Honor Society
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Selected for 2018 North Carolina Pro Bono Honor Society
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Selected for 2017 North Carolina Bar Association Leadership Academy
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Efforts on the Signal International litigation recognized by
2026
Best Lawyers in America — American Lawyer
2026
Best Lawyers in America — as the Global Pro Bono Dispute of the Year (2015)
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Administrative / Regulatory Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Appellate Practice (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Corporate Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Construction Law (2026).
Locations
Daniel D. Adams's office in Greensboro
Daniel's primary office is at 230 North Elm Street, Greensboro, North Carolina, 26000. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Daniel D. Adams — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new business attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Daniel usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Daniel charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Daniel's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Daniel will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a business attorney in Greensboro, North Carolina
A short list to run through before you commit: How many business matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Daniel
Daniel discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in business practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every business matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Daniel confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Daniel's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many business practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Daniel D. Adams
How much does it cost to hire Daniel for a business case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Daniel walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Daniel offer a free consultation?
Daniel charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Daniel's office. Some business attorneys offer free consults — check Daniel's current terms during booking.
How long do business cases in North Carolina typically take?
Simple business matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Daniel gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Daniel take my case if I'm outside Greensboro?
Daniel is licensed in North Carolina. Matters governed by North Carolina law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Daniel will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Daniel?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Daniel will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Daniel accepting new business clients right now?
Daniel's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
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