Lester I. Adams, Jr.
Louisville, Kentucky
Member
Phone: (502) 371-3517
Fax: (502) 371-9217
Email: ladams@derbycitylaw.com
Les focuses his practice on litigation and the disputes that often result in litigation. He has represented companies and individuals in a variety of business and commercial disputes, building construction matters, employment issues, product liability claims, and personal injury claims. He works to achieve favorable results for his clients in a practical manner. He has tried cases in both state and federal court and has represented clients in arbitrations.
Les focuses his practice on litigation and the disputes that often result in litigation. He has represented companies and individuals in a variety of business and commercial disputes, building construction matters, employment issues, product liability claims, and personal injury claims. He works to achieve favorable results for his clients in a practical manner. He has tried cases in both state and federal court and has represented clients in arbitrations.
Memberships
- Kentucky Bar Association
- Louisville Bar Association
Admissions and Courts
- Kentucky, 1979
- U.S. District Court Western District of Kentucky, 1980
- U.S. District Court Eastern District of Kentucky, 1987
- U.S. Court of Appeals 6th Circuit, 1987
Education
- University of Kentucky College of Law, J.D. - 1979
- University of Kentucky B.A. with High Distinction - 1976 (Honors: Phi Beta Kappa)
Practice Areas
- General Civil Litigation
- Commercial, Personal Injury, and Products Liability
Published/Notable Cases
- Kane v. Citizens Fidelity Bank and Trust Co., 668 S.W.2d 564 (Ky. App 1984)
- Haven Point Enterprises, Inc. v. United Kentucky Bank, Inc., 690 S.W.2d 393 (Ky. 1985)
- Connors v. B.M.C. Coal Co., 634 F.Supp. 74 (D.D.C. 1986)
- Smith v. Dairymen, Inc., 75 B.R. 365 (W.D. Va. 1987)
- Marley Cooling Tower Co. v. Caldwell Energy & Environmental, Inc., 280 F.Supp.2d 651 (W.D. Ky. 2003)
