Elaine M. Adam
Associate
Phone: 310.380.6580
Fax: 310.719.1019
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Elaine M. Adam

Biography

Elaine Adam focuses her practice on defending automobile manufacturers in product liability claims. She has handled all aspects of case management, law and motion, and has been involved in extensive discovery issues and document productions for manufacturers of automobiles, power tools and off-road recreational vehicles.

Elaine's prior experience includes representing large insurance clients in coverage matters and bad faith litigation. Her analytical abilities and written advocacy skills have proven highly beneficial in the courtroom. She has also handled many appellate matters in her prior insurance practice.

Elaine has served as General Counsel for Makita U.S.A. and as Managing Attorney for United States Fidelity & Guaranty. She began her career managing all-terrain vehicle litigation for the Honda Companies. During law school, Elaine served as an extern to the Los Angeles District Attorney’s Office, Consumer Protection Division.

Education

  • Southwestern University School of Law, J.D., 1984
  • University of California Los Angeles, B.A., 1981

Bar Admissions

  • California, 1985

Court Admissions

  • U.S. District Court Central District of California, 1986
  • U.S. District Court Eastern District of California, 1991
  • U.S. District Court Northern District of California, 2005
  • U.S. District Court Southern District of California, 1986
  • U.S. Court of Appeals 9th Circuit, 1986

Memberships and Affiliations

Orange County Bar Association