Dentons announces today that Joseph Adams has joined the Firm’s Commercial Litigation practice as a partner in its Honolulu office. With extensive experience in environmental, personal injury, product liability and toxic tort matters, Adams brings clients a wealth of knowledge in navigating complex legal challenges in these critical areas.

Adams defends premises owners, subcontractors, manufacturers and distributors of various products, ranging from Fortune 500 companies to small businesses. He skillfully advocates for clients confronted with high-risk litigation involving multiple parties and highly technical scientific concepts, including large pollution matters and catastrophic injury cases from start to finish. His impressive career spans more than 25 years of successfully trying cases to verdict in California federal and state courts, as well as across the country. Adams also has a proven track record of resolving complex legal matters through dispositive motions and mediation.

“Joe’s addition bolsters our practice and is a great asset to our clients,” said Sandra Hauser, head of Dentons US Commercial Litigation practice. “His extensive experience and in-depth knowledge of environmental law, personal injury, product liability and toxic tort matters make him a standout addition to our Commercial Litigation practice. Joe’s ability to manage high-risk litigation involving multiple parties and intricate scientific concepts will be of immense value to our clients in Hawai`i, California and beyond.”