Lester I. Adams, Jr.

Louisville, Kentucky

Member

Phone: (502) 371-3517
Fax: (502) 371-9217
Email: ladams@derbycitylaw.com

Lester Adams

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)

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