Adam C. Herman
315 E. Robinson Street, Suite 550
Orlando, FL 32801
Adam concentrates his practice in the areas of construction defect litigation, professional liability, and property and casualty claims. He has handled a multitude of ERISA claims in state and federal court, as has served as defense counsel for a number of contractors and subcontractors in construction defect claims.
In 1991, Adam graduated from the University of Miami where he received a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Psychology. In 1998, he earned his juris doctor at Nova Southeastern University School of Law, where he graduated cum laude. During his studies, Adam received academic awards in constitutional law, admiralty and corporations. He was selected by the Phi Delta Phi National Honor Fraternity based on his academic achievements.
Adam is admitted to the Florida Bar and is a member of the Trial Lawyers Section, as well as the American Bar Association. He is also admitted to the United States District Court for the Southern District of Florida and Middle District of Florida, as well as the United States Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit.
Significant Representative Matters
Resolved breach of contract and tort action brought by general contractor against subcontractor for $9.9 million by demonstrating that damage may have been due to sequencing of project rather than improper installation of glazing materials.
Defeated Section 1983 claim brought by plaintiff against attorney, hired by court appointed receiver, where plaintiff sought damages of $30 million by demonstrating that attorney was not state actor. Affirmed by Eleventh Circuit Court of Appeals.
Resolved breach of contract and tort action by owner against general contractor where demand was $1.5 million by demonstrating that damage was associated with manufacturing defect and product was purchased by the owner.
Resolved breach of contract claim brought by general contractor against subcontractor where demand was $5.7 million by arguing that leakage around window was not associated with glazing but the failure of a through wall moisture barrier.
Areas of Practice
Education
Nova Southeastern Law University, Fort Lauderdale, Florida, 1998 J.D.
Honors: cum laude
University of Miami, 1991 B.A.
Major: Psychology
Areas of Practice
Education
- University of Miami (B.A., 1991)
- Nova Southeastern Law University (J.D., cum laude, 1998)
Bar Admissions
- Florida, 1998
- U.S District Court Middle District of Florida, 1998
- U.S District Court Southern District of Florida, 1998
- U.S. Court of Appeals 11th Circuit, 1998
Associations & Memberships
- American Bar Association
- Florida Bar Association (Health Law Section, Trial Lawyers Section)
Honors & Awards
- Book Award in Constitutional Law; Admiralty, and Corporations
Year Joined Organization: 2003
Fraternities/Sororities
- Phi Delta Phi