Profile

Al Adams served five terms in the North Carolina House of Representatives where he was chairman of the House Appropriations Committee (Base Budget) and was a member of the Governor's Advisory Budget Commission. He was rated one of the House's most effective members, second only to the speaker. Since leaving the General Assembly, his effectiveness has been recognized by the North Carolina Center for Public Policy Research Poll, which has consistently singled him out as one of the most effective lobbyists before the General Assembly.

Mr. Adams is admitted to practice in the United States Supreme Court, the United States Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit, and the United States District Court for the Eastern and Middle Districts of North Carolina.

While at the University of North Carolina, Mr. Adams was a member of the North Carolina Law Review. He also is retired from the United States Naval Reserve as a Captain, Judge Advocate General's Corp.

Experience Highlights

• Employed his understanding of state government to aid clients before the legislature and its study commissions as well as executive departments and administrative agencies
• Acknowledged for his experience assisting clients on matters related to the state budget and other fiscal issues
• Lobbied the General Assembly and the Executive Branch on various transportation issues on behalf of his clients

News

• 61 Parker Poe Attorneys Recognized as Best Lawyers® for 2011
  August 18, 2010
• J. Allen Adams Receives Professionalism Award
  November 6, 2007
• Parker Poe Receives Pinnacle Business Award
  May 3, 2007

Events & Speaking Engagements

• North Carolina – Lobbying Law, Festival of Legal Learning
  February 2006
  University of North Carolina Law School

Memberships

• Opera Company of North Carolina
  Board of Directors, 2001-present
• University of North Carolina General Alumni Association
  Chairman, Board of Directors, 1994-1995
• Wake Technical Community College Foundation
  Board of Directors, 1997-2006
• USS North Carolina Battleship Commission
  Chairman, 1993-2001
• University of North Carolina Board of Visitors
  Chairman, 1989-1990
• Downtown Business Association
  President, 1987
• North Carolina Symphony Society
  Trustee, 1985-1986
• North Carolina Museum of History Associates
  Director, 1985-1986
• North Carolina Bar Association
  Chairman, Committee on Legislation and Law Reform, 1983