Adam was born and raised in New York and earned his undergraduate degree in political science from the University of Maryland. After graduation, he attended law school at the University of Minnesota in Minneapolis, where he simultaneously competed as an amateur boxer. Developing skills as a fighter required discipline, focus, and resilience - traits that have been assets in his professional life ever since.
Adam moved to West Palm Beach, FL after law school and worked as an assistant public defender, a job he took out of a fervent belief that justice belongs not just to the rich and powerful, but to everyone. Over the next three years, Adam gained valuable experience as a trial attorney handling complex, high stakes cases.
The transition to plaintiff's law was a natural next step. As a plaintiff's attorney, Adam has spent over a decade representing ordinary people who have been harmed by the carelessness and greed of large corporations. He worked at a prestigious national law firm with offices across several major U.S. cities, and served as primary attorney on a variety of catastrophic injury and wrongful death cases. His verdicts and settlements total over $25 million, and he considers it an honor and his professional duty to help people hold large corporations accountable.
In 2018, Adam and his wife moved to Chapel Hill, NC with their three young children.
Since then, Adam has continued to work on cases in North Carolina, Florida, and throughout the country. In early 2022, he decided the time was right to establish Langino Law, PLLC. Owning his law practice affords Adam independence over his cases and the ability to forge meaningful connections with his clients, most of whom are referred to him by a nationwide network of friends and colleagues from a wide variety of legal practice areas.
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Awards, Recognitions, & Professional Leadership
AV Preeminent Rating, Martindale Hubbell
For more than 130 years, Martindale-Hubbell has been evaluating attorneys for their strong legal ability and high ethical standards through a Peer Review Rating system. AV Preeminent is the highest peer rating standard. This is given to attorneys who are ranked at the highest level of professional excellence for their legal expertise, communication skills, and ethical standards by their peers. Since 2013, Adam has held an AV Preeminent Rating.
Best Lawyers in America
Founded in 1981, Best Lawyers is one of the original lawyer ranking organizations. Candidates are chosen based on feedback from their colleagues. Best Lawyers' methodology is designed to capture, as accurately as possible, the consensus opinion of leading lawyers about the professional abilities of their colleagues within the same geographical area and legal practice area. From 2020 to the present, Adam has been recognized as a Best Lawyer in America.
Excellence Award, American Association of Justice
Founded in 1972, the American Association of Justice (formerly the Association of Trial Lawyers of America) is a non-profit organization dedicated to defending Americans' right to trial by jury. The Excellence Award is presented by AAJ's New Lawyers' Division to lawyers that have made a significant positive impact on their community. In 2014, Adam was awarded the Excellence Award by AAJ for his volunteer efforts in the community.
Fellow, Leadership Academy, American Association for Justice
Founded in 1972, the American Association of Justice (formerly the Association of Trial Lawyers of America) is a non-profit organization dedicated to defending Americans' right to trial by jury. AAJ's Leadership Academy provides training to highly qualified and talented members, in particular those who are underrepresented within the association, to help make them more effective leaders in AAJ, in their law firms, and in their communities. In 2015, Adam was selected to be a fellow in AAJ's Leadership Academy.
Legal Elite, Florida Trend
Since 2003, Florida Trend has been naming its Legal Elite. Less than 2% of active Florida Bar members practicing in Florida appear among the exclusive Florida Legal Elite. Florida Trend invites all in-state members of the Florida Bar to name attorneys for consideration and votes are tabulated using an outside vendor. In 2014, 2015, and 2018, Adam was recognized as a Florida Legal Elite.
Rising Star, Super Lawyers (Thomson Reuters)
Founded in 1991, Super Lawyers selects attorneys using a patented multiphase selection process. Each candidate is evaluated on 12 indicators of peer recognition and professional achievement. Only 2.5% of attorneys under 40 years old are selected as Rising Stars. From 2015 to 2019, Adam was recognized as a Rising Star.
Section Chair, Products Liability, Class Action & Mass Torts Section, North Carolina Association for Justice
Founded in 1962, the North Carolina Association for Justice (formerly the North Carolina Academy of Trial Lawyers) is the third-largest trial lawyers association in the nation. NCAJ is a nonpartisan association of legal professionals dedicated to empowering a strong community of trial lawyers by protecting people, preventing injustice, and promoting fairness. NCAJ's Products Liability, Class Action & Mass Torts Section is comprised of leading lawyers across North Carolina. Since 2021, Adam has been a chair.
Section Chair, Products Liability Section, American Association for Justice
Founded in 1972, the American Association of Justice (formerly the Association of Trial Lawyers of America) is a non-profit organization dedicated to defending Americans' right to trial by jury. Its Product Liability Section is comprised of various leading lawyers across the U.S. Since 2016, Adam has been a chair.
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers (Thomson Reuters)
Founded in 1991, Super Lawyers selects attorneys using a patented multiphase selection process. Each candidate is evaluated on 12 indicators of peer recognition and professional achievement. Only 2.5% to 5% of attorneys are selected as Super Lawyers. From 2020 to the present, Adam has been recognized as a Super Lawyer.
Top Lawyers, South Florida Legal Guide
Since 2002, South Florida Legal Guide publishes a listing of Top Lawyers. Selections are based entirely on peer nominations. The nominations are reviewed by South Florida Legal Guide's editorial department. Accomplishments and other factors that may attest to the individual's credentials are taken into consideration. In 2017, 2018, 2020, and 2021 Adam was recognized as a Top Lawyer by South Florida Legal Guide.
Trustee, Pound Civil Justice Institute
The Pound Civil Justice Institute is a national legal think tank that offers an informed, balanced view of issues affecting the U.S. civil justice system. Pound's programs provide opportunities for open dialogue among judges, legal academics, policymakers, and attorneys on issues vital to civil justice. Since 2015, Adam has been a trustee of the Pound Civil Justice Institute.
Media Coverage
“Could Parents Sue if a Child Gets COVID-19 From an Unvaccinated Teacher? Legal Experts Weigh In,” Fox 35 Orlando
“Several states have passed COVID-19 immunity laws which protect certain businesses and governmental entities from legal liability regarding COVID-19 exposure. For example, Alabama Governor Kay Ivey signed a bill in February 2021 that gives certain industries immunity from any injury caused by COVID-19 exposure, a COVID-19 vaccine or personal protection equipment. North Carolina-based attorney Adam Langino said that immunity can even apply to teachers. "Other states provide near complete immunity to teachers. From the outset, that makes these claims very difficult," he told FOX Television Stations.
“Family Sues Lantana Motel, Rehab Facility in Man's Overdose Death,” The Palm Beach Post
“According to the complaint filed in Palm Beach County Circuit Court on Wednesday, Tyler Aldrich admitted himself into Comprehensive Wellness Centers in June 2020. Three months earlier, he had completed a two-week program there, said attorney Adam Langino, who filed the lawsuit on behalf of Tyler's brother.” ““What in the world were they thinking?” Langino said. “This was a preventable tragedy.” The lawsuit suggests the center acted with money in mind "through the future profits garnered through (Tyler's) return to (the center) for additional drug rehabilitation treatment." "It seems like these centers are popping up all over the place in South Florida," Langino said. "They're happy to take insurance, but they also need to be held accountable when things go wrong, when they make mistakes.”
“Driver Not Criminally Charged in 2016 Crash That Killed Couple,” The Palm Beach Post
“But by the time sheriff's investigators arrived, the report said, the badly hurt Kelly already had been administered medication, and because of that, a sheriff's forensic expert later “could not say with any certainty” if Kelly was impaired at the time of the collision. “By the time the drug recognition expert got there, he (Kelly) had already been administered fentanyl,” Adam Langino, an attorney for the Brito family, said Thursday. “So there was no way to distinguish perhaps what was being caused by the fentanyl administered by the nurses.”
“LATEST: Suit Says Man Who Ran Red Light, Killing Couple, Was Impaired,” The Palm Beach Post
“That complaint, which attorney Adam Langino said his firm filed Thursday in Palm Beach County Circuit Court, says Kelly “operated his motor vehicle under the influence of controlled substances to the extent that his normal faculties were impaired.” “It is our hope that we will be able to gain a better understanding as to why Kelly ran the red light, ultimately killing Andre and Vivian, and to hold him accountable for his actions,” Da Silva, said Thursday in a statement. And Langino said that “the police investigation was able to show what happened but not why it happened. He added that “the family and children still do not have closure.”
Super Lawyers Q&A with Cohen Milstein's Adam J. Langino
“Between classical trombonist and [amateur] boxer, Adam Langino went with the law.” “I trained, taught and fought as an amateur boxer. I was 3-1 but hung up the competition gloves once I started practicing law. I still train and teach amateur boxing. Also, I was a classically trained trombone player. For many years I participated in New York state's musical competition and often was asked to perform at concerts.”
Adam Langino Interviewed by News4JAX - WXJT Jacksonville Regarding Lawsuit Against Car Seat Manufacturer
“The family believes that the company markets a booster seat that didn't properly protect their daughter in a 2014 crash that left her with lifelong injuries. [Adam Langino] told Action News Jax that the company should help pay medical bills as well as for the care that the girl will need for years because of injuries she suffered in the crash.”
“Family Sues Car Seat Maker After Child Injured in Crash,” News 4 JAX
“The family said the child was properly restrained in her booster seat. The family's attorney Adam Langino, said the girl was ejected from her seat. "Unfortunately, the young girl suffered a catastrophic injury to her cervical spine. We hope that we will be able to provide for her medical care (that) frankly, she will need for a long period of time," Langino said.”
“Lawsuit Against Car Seat Manufacturer Set For Trial Next Year: Jacksonville 5-Year-Old Was Permanently Injured in 2014 Crash,” News 4 JAX
“'Evenflo, due to marketing practices, invites smaller children to be placed in belt position booster seats when those children would be better served by a five-point harness safety seat,' the parent's attorney, Adam Langino, said.”
Martial Arts, Wrestling, & Boxing: The Proving Ground, Sports Destination Management
Adam Langino, a former amateur boxer, is president of Club 100 Charities in Palm Beach County, Fla.. Club 100 offers a free boxing program for local kids ages 10-18. “Our boxing program is free and is run in coordination with the Palm Beach County Sheriff's Office,” says Langino. “Our program is successful because of our fantastic volunteer coaches, who all want to improve the lives of the children they coach by increasing their self-confidence, their maturity and providing them a positive and safe outlet for their energy.”
Local Workout Group Raises $20K for Restaurants, Families in Need, Chapelboro.com
Nieman and fellow F3 Churham members Aaron Westrick, Adam Langino and Sean Cavanaugh, recently crafted a plan toward the end of November. When Langino was struck by inspiration to help local businesses and community members who need extra aid this holiday season, the three others also felt motivated. “Adam sent a text to a thread we’re members of,” describes Nieman, “and said ‘I have this idea of doing this [fundraiser],’ which is find a way to get business to local restaurants in the form of purchasing a bunch of gift cards and then distributing them to families in need. Then he said, ‘who wants to meet up in my driveway tonight to talk about it?’ [We] three guys showed up in his driveway and the organizing committee formed like that.”
Publications
“A Gap in Child Seat Safety,” FJA Journal
The Florida Justice Association's “Journal” is the voice of authority on legal trends and case law updates for Florida plaintiff lawyers. Adam Langino's article, “A Gap in Child Seat Safety,” was published in FJA Journal Issue 592 and evaluates the best practices for using booster seats with children and explains the safety issues with how the child seat industry markets booster seats.
“Accountability Across Borders,” CTLA Trial Talk, AAJ Trial Magazine
The American Association for Justice's “Trial Magazine” is AAJ's award-winning flagship publication for attorneys, law professors, judges, and other members of the legal community. Adam Langino's article, “Accountability Across Borders,” was published in AAJ's Trial Magazine Volume 55, No. 11 and discusses the legal challenges in holding foreign product manufacturers accountable for causing harm in the U.S.
“Amazon: Earth's Most Customer-Centric Company?” FJA Journal
The Florida Justice Association's “Journal” is the voice of authority on legal trends and case law updates for Florida plaintiff lawyers. Adam Langino's article, “Amazon: Earth's Most Customer-Centric Company?,” was published in FJA Journal Issue 616 and discusses the legal issues surrounding holding Amazon accountable for selling dangerous products.
“Blind Spots in Booster Seats,” AAJ Trial Magazine
The American Association for Justice's “Trial Magazine” is AAJ's award-winning flagship publication for attorneys, law professors, judges, and other members of the legal community. Adam Langino's article, “Blind Spots in Booster Seats,” was published in January 2018 discusses the booster seat's industry wrongful practices in marketing booster seats as safe for younger or smaller children.
"Sexual Battery - A Civil Dilemma," FJA Journal
The Florida Justice Association's “Journal” is the voice of authority on legal trends and case law updates for Florida plaintiff lawyers. Adam Langino's article, "Sexual Battery - A Civil Dilemma," was published in FJA Journal Issue 550 and discusses how Florida's laws fails to protect child victims from their assailants in civil litigation.
“Child Safety,” FJA Journal
The Florida Justice Association's “Journal” is the voice of authority on legal trends and case law updates for Florida plaintiff lawyers. Adam Langino's article, “Child Safety,” was published in FJA Journal Issue 609 and discusses the dangers associated with incline infant sleepers.
“Choking Hazards,” FJA Journal
The Florida Justice Association's “Journal” is the voice of authority on legal trends and case law updates for Florida plaintiff lawyers. Adam Langino's article, “Choking Hazards,” was published in FJA Journal Issue 620 and discusses what the federal government defines as a choking hazard and the science behind that decision.
“Dangerous Toys,” FJA Journal
The Florida Justice Association's “Journal” is the voice of authority on legal trends and case law updates for Florida plaintiff lawyers. Adam Langino's article, “Dangerous Toys” was published in FJA Journal Issue 596 and discusses several recent toys that were recalled and the reasons for each recall.
“E-Cigarettes: An Exploding Market,” FJA Journal
The Florida Justice Association's “Journal” is the voice of authority on legal trends and case law updates for Florida plaintiff lawyers. Adam Langino's article, “E-Cigarettes: An Exploding Market,” published in FJA Journal Issue 606 discusses the dangers of lithium-ion batteries being used in vaping devices and explains why vaping explosions cause significant injuries.
"Ethanol-Based Fuels May Suggest High Blood Alcohol Level in Client Automobile Crashes," FJA Journal
The Florida Justice Association's “Journal” is the voice of authority on legal trends and case law updates for Florida plaintiff lawyers. Adam Langino's article “Ethanol-Based Fuels May Suggest High Blood Alcohol Level in Client Automobile Crashes," published in FJA Journal Issue 574 discusses how ethanol fuels may artificially increase an injured person's blood alcohol level in fuel-fed fires.
“Florida's Autonomous Vehicle Law - 2016: First State to Legalize Fully Self-Driving Cars,” FJA Journal
The Florida Justice Association's “Journal” is the voice of authority on legal trends and case law updates for Florida plaintiff lawyers. Adam Langino's article, “Florida's Autonomous Vehicle Law - 2016: First State to Legalize Fully Self-Driving Cars,” published in FJA Journal Issue 594 discusses how Florida was one of the first states to allow self-driving cars on its roadways and the safety implications associated with such activity.
“Recovery for Injured Workers Outside Florida's Workers' Compensation System,” FJA Journal
The Florida Justice Association's “Journal” is the voice of authority on legal trends and case law updates for Florida plaintiff lawyers. Adam Langino's article, “Recovery for Injured Workers Outside Florida's Workers' Compensation System,” published in FJA Journal Issue 602 discusses when employees can attempt to hold their employers or third parties accountable for causing their injury.
“Rethinking Florida's Statute of Repose for Automotive Product Liability,” FJA Journal
The Florida Justice Association's “Journal” is the voice of authority on legal trends and case law updates for Florida plaintiff lawyers. Adam Langino's article, “Rethinking Florida's Statute of Repose for Automotive Product Liability,” published in FJA journal Issue 604 discusses how Florida's statute of repose may no longer protect consumers from defective automobiles because of the increasing average age of vehicles on the road.
“Talcum Powder: Link to Ovarian Cancer,” FJA Journal
The Florida Justice Association's “Journal” is the voice of authority on legal trends and case law updates for Florida plaintiff lawyers. Adam Langino's article, “Talcum Powder: Link to Ovarian Cancer,” was published in FJA Journal Issue 590 and discusses how studies are linking talcum powder use to ovarian cancer and the legal implications for injured consumers.
“Victim of Its Own Success? Trifecta of Product Liability Trouble Befalls Peloton,” FJA Journal
The Florida Justice Association's “Journal” is the voice of authority on legal trends and case law updates for Florida plaintiff lawyers. Adam Langino's article, “Victim of Its Own Success? Trifecta of Product Liability Trouble Befalls Peloton,” published in FJA Journal Issue 622 discusses the safety defects in Peloton's treadmill products and explains the legal implications for injured consumers.
Speaking Engagements
Catastrophic Injury, Presenter, North Carolina State Bar
In 2021, Adam Langino presented to North Carolina attorneys concerning how to handle catastrophic injury claims.
Child Safety, Presenter, American Association for Justice
In 2020, Adam Langino presented nationally to attorneys across the U.S. concerning emerging issues in child safety and tips on handling claims involving injured children.
Child Seat Defects, Presenter, American Association for Justice
In 2020, at AAJ's Annual Convention in Chicago, IL, Adam Langino presented nationally to attorneys across the U.S. concerning how to handle claims where there is a defect in a child's booster or five-point harness safety seat.
Complex Litigation, Presenter, North Carolina Advocates for Justice
In 2022, Adam Langino presented to North Carolina attorneys concerning tips on handling catastrophic injury claims for minor children.
Electronic Discovery, Presenter, Thompson Reuters
In 2017, Adam Langino presented to attorneys across the U.S. on key things to remember when working with electronically stored information.
Electronic Preservation, Presenter, American Association for Justice
In 2017, Adam Langino presented to attorneys across the U.S. on how to handle electronic preservation requests and how to seek electronic information.
Expert Witnesses, Presenter, National Trial Lawyers Summit
In 2017, at the National Trial Lawyers Summit in Miami, FL, Adam Langino presented to attorneys across the U.S. on how to prepare expert witnesses for cross-examination and how to defend against expert challenges.
Federal Databases, Presenter, AIEG
In 2019, at AIEG's Summer conference in Sun Valley, ID, Adam Langino presented to attorneys across the U.S. on how to use federal databases to find helpful information to prosecute complex claims.
Guardrail Litigation, Presenter, Strafford Publications
In 2021, Adam Langino presented to attorneys across the U.S. tips on identifying guardrail defects and how to prosecute catastrophic injury claims.
Police Abuse, Presenter, American Association for Justice
In 2018, at AAJ's Annual Convention in Denver, CO, Adam Langino presented to attorneys across the U.S. tips for reporting police abuse and key steps to take in prosecuting police abuse claims.
Child Safety, Presenter, American Association for Justice
In 2022, Adam Langino presented nationally to attorneys across the U.S. concerning defective child seats and how to successfully prosecute claims involving injured children.