Adam Stoddard

Adam Stoddard is a partner in the firm and has represented developers, general contractors and their insurance companies specializing in the representation of businesses and individuals in complex construction defect litigation, contract, and fraud-based disputes. This included representation ranging from Fortune 500 companies, to national builders and to individual board members of non-profit corporations through the initial investigation, pre-litigation process, and trial.


Adam also worked for a prominent plaintiff's law firm representing homeowner's associations in complex construction defect cases. This provided Adam with a practical approach to critically evaluate construction defect claims and implement effective resolution strategies through mediation and settlement negotiations.


Adam currently practices in both State and Federal courts specializing in the defense of medical malpractice, elder and dependent adult abuse, premises liability, Government Tort Claims, defense of civil rights claims under 42 U.S.C. § 1983, defense of EMTALA claims under 42 U.S.C. § 1395, intentional torts, and premises liability on behalf of physicians, hospitals, physician practice groups and other healthcare providers in civil litigation matters.

Lincoln Law School

J.D. (2010)

2006 - 2010

San Jose State University

B.A. (2006) | Political Science

2003 - 2006

Partner/Shareholder

Zenere Cowden & Stoddard APC

2012 - Current

Adam currently practices in both State and Federal courts specializing in the defense of medical malpractice, elder and dependent adult abuse, premises liability, Government Tort Claims, defense of civil rights claims under 42 U.S.C. § 1983, defense of EMTALA claims under 42 U.S.C. § 1395, intentional torts, and premises liability on behalf of physicians, hospitals, physician practice groups and other healthcare providers in civil litigation matters.

Attorney

Sheuerman, Martini, Tabari, Zenere & Garvin

2017 - 2021

Specializes in medical malpractice defense, elder abuse, premises liability, and representation of physicians in Medical Board licensing matters and nurses in Board of Registered Nursing matters.

Attorney

Craddick Candland & Conti

2016 - 2017

Adam's practice focuses on the defense of professional liability claims on behalf of physicians, hospitals, physician practice groups, and other healthcare providers in civil litigation matters and in binding arbitration.

Attorney

The Miller Law Firm

2015 - 2016

Adam M. Stoddard joined The Miller Law Firm as an Associate Attorney after 12 years of representing developers, general contractors, and their insurance companies, specializing in the representation of businesses and individuals in complex construction, contract, and fraud-based disputes. This included representation ranging from Fortune 500 companies, to national Builders, to individual Board Members of non- profit corporations through the initial investigation, pre-litigation process, and trial. Adam has also represented clients in Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, and Civil Rights Violation cases. These experiences generate important insight to our Association clients, providing Adam with a practical approach to critically evaluate construction defect claims and implement effective resolution strategies through mediation and settlement negotiations.

Attorney

Lorbert Greenfield & Polito

2011 - 2015

? Specializing in complex construction defect litigation with an emphasis in developer and general contractor representation. ?Taken numerous PMK, PMQ, percipient, and expert depositions. ? Settled numerous complex cases involving a large number of homeowners and subcontractor parties without client or carrier contribution. ? Excellent track record of obtaining additional insured acceptances from insurance for the defense of clients. ? Managing large case loads while meeting deadlines and exceeding expectations. ?Highly capable and confident at arguing all forms of motions. ?Ability to prepare a case for and handle all aspects of arbitration.

Attorney

Bustamante O'Hara & Gagliasso

2010 - 2011

After passing the July 2010 Bar Exam I was retained by Bustamante, O'Hara & Gagliasso as an Associate. I worked on construction defect, civil rights violations, class actions and personal injury cases. I was responsible for drafting motions, discovery responses, document subpoenas, privilege logs, document reviews, and case management appearances.

State Bar of California  # 272691

Member

Current

California

State Bar of California

ID Number: 272691

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Q. I'm seeking a contingency fee lawyer to handle a construction dispute involving approximately $100K in damages.

September 13, 2024

A: What you describe is not the typical type of case that most attorneys will take on a contingency basis (at least from my experience). For something like this, I would charge an hourly rate to serve a demand letter and/or litigate the matter and whatever is recovered at the end would be yours. Others may chime in here, but these types of cases are a little bit difficult and by no means a slam dunk, so a contingency would be dissfavored.

Q. I recently fell really hard on my back at hard rock casino in Sacramento, Ca. They said I have 180 days to file a claim.

August 29, 2024

A: I just looked it up and it looks like the Hard Rock Casino in Sacramento is an Indian gaming casino. If that is true, then technically they are immune from civil lawsuits, including personal injury lawsuits. In California, you can sue an Indian casino if the casino agreed to a limited waiver of tribal immunity under the Tribal-State Gaming Compact. This is because Indian tribes are soverign nations and are usually protected from lawsuits by soverign immunity, but tribes with Class III gaming agreed to waive this immunity in compacts within the state. If you do sue, it may be in a "tribal court" as opposed to a state court.

Typically, the statute of limitations for a personal injury lawsuit is 2 years (excluding medical malpractice). However, there may be a shorter statute of limitations when dealing with an Indian casino.

You should speak with an attorney as soon as possible before the statute of limitations expires. ... Read More

Q. I was served a summons and I don’t know how to reply

June 19, 2024

A: If you were served a summons then you will need to either file a demurrer, motion to strike, motion to quash summons, or answer to the Complaint. You have 30 days to respond in some manner, otherwise the other side can take a default judgment against you.

You should really hire an attorney to represent you for something like this. Good luck.