Overview

Ethan Adams is a passionate litigator specializing in personal injury and medical malpractice. He has worked on both large-scale litigation involving hundreds of injured individuals and individual cases for clients harmed by negligent drivers or healthcare providers. He has considerable experience with every step of litigation, from speaking with new clients to drafting motions and discovery to trying cases. Ethan has represented clients in a variety of case types, including sexual assault, motor vehicle collisions, premise liability, strict products liability, and medical malpractice. He practices in Minnesota state and federal court and has previously worked on cases in California, Wisconsin, and Indiana.

Prior to joining the firm, Ethan graduated from Mitchell Hamline School of Law in 2019. During law school, he worked in several different areas of the law, including personal injury and government practice. After graduating, Ethan worked as a law clerk for a Minnesota District Court Judge, where he learned how judges approach cases involving injured people and how to effectively advocate for their rights. After clerking, he worked for another firm as a personal injury litigation attorney.

In his free time, Ethan enjoys reading a good book or learning a new recipe. Ethan is a compassionate listener who is always happy to speak with his clients.

Credentials

Education

  • Mitchell Hamline School of Law, Dean’s List (2019)
  • University of South Dakota, Bachelor of Science in Philosophy and Political Science (2016); Mock Trial Top Advocate Award (2016), American Mock Trial Association All-Region Attorney (2015)

Selected Results

Representative Matters

Represented an injured child and his family against a negligent Certified Nurse Midwife. Ethan served as the second chair at trial which resulted in a $29 million verdict. Breauanna Jennings et al. v. Robyn Cox CNM et al., No. 2021CV000223 (Wis.) (Prior to joining Robins Kaplan LLP)

Recognition

  • Rosalie E. Wahl Moot Court Top Oralist (2018)
  • Dean’s List (2017-2018)
  • Phi Alpha Delta Mock Trial Assistant Captain (2016-2017)

Community

Civic

  • Mitchell Hamline School of Law, Adjunct Professor (2020-2025)

Professional

  • Minnesota Association for Justice
  • America Association for Justice

Admissions

  • Minnesota
    U.S. District Court, District of Minnesota
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