Adam Getson Lawyer Reviews & Ratings - Philadelphia

Adam Getson Bio
I joined Wapner Newman as an Associate Attorney in April 2004 and became a Partner in January 2014. Since then, I have dedicated my legal practice to representing victims injured in various accidents, including automobile crashes, transportation and trucking incidents, dog attacks, product malfunctions, slips/trips and falls, medical malpractice, professional malpractice, elevator accidents, negligent security and dram shop claims, construction site accidents, nursing home abuse and neglect, and other personal injury matters.. I am licensed to practice law in Pennsylvania (2003) and New Jersey (2003), as well as before the United States District Courts for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania (2004) and the District of New Jersey (2004).. Awards and recognitions I have received include, but are not limited to:. • Since 2020, I have been recognized as a Pennsylvania "Super Lawyer" by Thompson Legal, an honor that acknowledges exceptional peer recognition and professional achievement. For seven consecutive years prior, I was recognized as a Pennsylvania Super Lawyer "Rising Star," a designation for attorneys 40 and under, awarded to no more than 2.5% of lawyers in this demographic.• I have maintained an "AV Preeminent" rating from Martindale-Hubbell, reflecting the highest ethical standards and legal ability based on peer reviews from attorneys, clients, and the judiciary.• Since 2018, I have been listed in every edition of "Pennsylvania’s Best Lawyers," featured in the Philadelphia Inquirer, Wall Street Journal, Central Penn Business Journal, and Pittsburgh Post-Gazette.• Since 2012, I have been acknowledged annually by The National Trial Lawyers Association as one of the "Top 100" attorneys, a recognition given to distinguished attorneys demonstrating superior leadership, reputation, influence, and public profile.• One of my jury verdicts was published in Volume 26, Issue 4 of the Pennsylvania Jury Verdict Review & Analysis.. Beyond my work at Wapner Newman, I am a certified Arbitrator for the Philadelphia Court of Common Pleas and frequently lecture at Continuing Legal Education seminars.. I am an active member of the American Association for Justice (formerly ATLA, the Association of Trial Lawyers of America), Philadelphia Trial Lawyers Association, New Jersey Association for Justice, Pennsylvania Association for Justice, Pennsylvania Bar Association, New Jersey Bar Association, Philadelphia (PA) Bar Association, and Burlington County (NJ) Bar Association.. Prior to joining Wapner Newman, in 2000, I earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Pittsburgh. In 2002, I studied International Law at the prestigious University of Technology Sydney Law School in Sydney, Australia. I received a Juris Doctor degree from Delaware Law School in 2003 along with a Certificate for completing the Intensive Trial Advocacy Program.. Outside of my legal career, I am honored to spend time with my other passion in life, my family.