Holland & Knight Announces New Leadership in Atlanta
February 28, 2007
Alfred B. "Al" Adams- Atlanta
ATLANTA – Alfred "Al" Adams has been appointed to serve as executive
partner of Holland & Knight's Atlanta office. Adams, a litigation partner and
member of the firm's national Directors Committee, will oversee the day-to-day
management of the Atlanta office and focus on the expansion of its core
practices, which include commercial real estate, business litigation, private
wealth services, public law and corporate work. In addition, Litigation
Partner Susan Housen has been named practice group leader for Holland & Knight's
Litigation-Atlanta group. In her new role, she will provide strategic guidance
in developing and expanding the firm's litigation practice in Georgia.
"Al is a highly respected litigator who brings proven leadership skills to
his new role as executive partner," said
Managing Partner Howell Melton.
"Susan is a creative and skilled lawyer with extensive litigation experience. I
am confident that the firm and our Atlanta office will benefit greatly
from their tremendous talent and energy."
Adams will maintain his successful litigation practice, which includes more
than 30 years of experience conducting jury and non-jury trials involving
commercial law disputes, product liability cases and civil suits, including
construction, environmental, joint venture/partnership, toxic tort, class
actions, administrative, probate, premises liability and real estate litigation.
He also has successfully resolved litigation through alternative dispute
resolution in many forums. In addition to his leadership roles within the firm,
Adams has held leadership roles in the community, including former board
president of Sheltering Arms, a large Atlanta child care provider; board member
of the Georgia Justice Project, Inc.; and a founder of the National Asbestos
Council.
Housen practices litigation with an emphasis in securities litigation and
regulatory matters, employment litigation, complex commercial litigation, and
class actions. Her commercial and business practice includes the representation
of banks and mortgage companies in contract disputes and litigation arising from
the origination of fraudulent loans. Housen currently serves as a member of the
City of Atlanta Board of Ethics.
Contact: Kristin Ricca (813) 769-4335