Roanoke

Kate Adams

Managing Partner, Motor Carrier Litigation Group

Robert came to law as a second career committed to the idea that excellent skill, knowledge, and representation are not just a goal, but an absolute requirement.  As Managing Partner of KPM LAW’s Fairfax Office, Robert put together and manages an aggressive team of litigation professionals committed to aggressive, efficient and responsive promotion of client interests.

Robert focuses his practice on the defense of large loss and complex commercial and construction claims, contract disputes, professional and business liabilities, commercial transportation accidents, and premises liability, as well as insurance coverage analysis and litigation.  He has tried numerous cases in both state and federal courts and has successfully argued in the appellate courts of Virginia, Maryland and the Fourth Circuit.

After graduating from the University of Virginia, Robert received a full scholarship to study opera at the Academy of Vocal Arts in Philadelphia.  He sang for ten years on stages from the east coast to Chicago before returning to law school at the College of William and Mary, where he took second place in William Mary’s National Moot Court competition and was a member of the I’Anson-Hoffman Inns of Court.  Robert is happily married and also manages his boy-girl twins and a wonderful mixed-breed, rescue dog.

Kate focuses on commercial litigation with an emphasis on motor carrier cases. No matter what time the call comes, Kate meets the needs of her clients from initial contact through final resolution. Her experience working closely with adjusters managing complex trucking incidents has taught her valuable lessons that she applies to all her cases: respond quickly, preserve evidence, and control costs.

Kate finds that these actions applied consistently help avoid escalation to litigation. She has formed vital relationships with numerous accident reconstructionists and independent adjusters so that she can quickly deploy the proper personnel to the scene of an incident to collect pertinent and often time-sensitive information. On-site, experts analyze, photograph, scan and document the scene to ensure an accurate reconstruction that will enable Kate to quickly assess liability and preserve crucial evidence. She notes that being involved from the earliest possible moment is often a game-changer in her practice. I am able to speak first hand with those involved in the incident and know that those conversations are protected by attorney-client privilege, which can later prove vital.”

A former prosecutor with strong ties to the law enforcement community, Kate values the unique perspective her experience provides. “I am able to provide insights to my clients that may be otherwise overlooked. I am confident I can deliver for clients in an efficient and cost-effective manner.”