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Adam Horowitz is a nationally acclaimed attorney for survivors of sexual abuse and assault. He is known among his peers as an aggressive and passionate advocate. His practice is based in Florida but he handles cases throughout the country.
Adam Horowitz has been at the forefront of Catholic clergy abuse scandal litigating dozens of priest molestation cases against Catholic Diocese throughout the country. His work resulted in countless predators being exposed and “confidential” church documents being exposed. Moreover, he achieved victories on critical battles including the statute of limitations and First Amendment in these cases. At the same time, Adam has also represented abuse survivors across the United States in litigation against other religious institutions, schools, daycares, national spa chains, youth organizations, Boy Scouts, foster care homes, cruise ships, apartment complexes, summer camps, and celebrities.
In 2018, Adam Horowitz obtained a landmark jury verdict of over 70 million dollars on behalf of a young woman who was raped by a co-worker on a luxury yacht. In 2009, he was named South Florida’s Most Effective Lawyer in the category of personal injury by the Daily Business Review for his groundbreaking work in the area of sexual abuse litigation. Adam prevailed in a federal court trial on behalf of a young Native American woman who was raped by a U.S. Army recruiter. In that case, Elk v. United States, 87 Fed. Cl. 70 (2009), Adam established a new precedent for Native Americans by using the “Bad Man Clause” of the Fort Laramie Treaty of 1868 to recover pain and suffering damages for the first time in the Treaty’s 150 year existence.
Adam has made countless television appearances and has been quoted extensively on the subject of sexual abuse and exploitation in various media outlets, including the New York Times, Washington Post, Denver Post, Miami Herald, Orlando Sentinel, Palm Beach Post, Jacksonville Times-Union, Pueblo Chieftain, and San Antonio Express-News.
Adam is admitted to the Florida Bar (2000); U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida (2001); U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida (2001); U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit (2004); U.S. Tax Court (2005); U.S. Court of Federal Claims (2006); U.S. District Court, District of Colorado (2009); U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit (2009). He has been admitted pro hac vice in many states, including Colorado, Hawaii, New York, North Carolina, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, and Washington D.C.
Adam received his Juris Doctorate with honors from the University of Miami School of Law in 2000. During law school, Adam was the articles editor of the University of Miami Law Review and served on the Moot Court Board. Adam received his Bachelor of Arts with honors from the University of Miami in 1996. He is a native of Lido Beach, New York.
Adam has received the prestigious AV Preeminent Rating of 5.0, a testament to the fact that his peers rank him at the highest level of professional excellence.
| Adam D. Horowitz: | Member at The Horowitz Law |
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110 East Broward Blvd. Suite 1850 Fort Lauderdale, FL 33301 |
| Website: | http://adamhorowitzlaw.com |
| Phone: | (954) 641-2100(888) 283-9922 |
| Fax: | (954) 828-0596 |
| Offices: |
Horowitz Law
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Adam Horowitz is a nationally acclaimed attorney for child and adult victims of sexual abuse. Adam has represented hundreds of sexual abuse survivors against churches, schools, healthcare facilities, massage therapists & daycare facilities.
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Florida Bar | N/A | N/A |
| U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida | N/A | N/A |
| Dade County Bar Association | N/A | N/A |
| Florida Bar | N/A | |
| U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida | N/A | |
| Dade County Bar Association | N/A | |
| U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida | N/A | |
| U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida | N/A | N/A |
| U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit | N/A | N/A |
| U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit | N/A | |
| U.S. Tax Court | N/A | |
| U.S. Tax Court | N/A | N/A |
| U.S. Tax Court | N/A | 2005 - 1900 |
| Court of Federal Claims | N/A | 2006 - 1900 |
| Court of Federal Claims | N/A | N/A |
| Court of Federal Claims | N/A | |
| U.S. District Court, Colorado | N/A | |
| U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit | N/A | |
| U.S. District Court, Colorado | N/A | N/A |
| U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit | N/A | N/A |
| U.S. District Court, Colorado | N/A | 2009 - 1900 |
| U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit | N/A | 2009 - 1900 |
| U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit | N/A | |
| U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit | N/A | N/A |
| U.S. Court of Appeals, Second Circuit | N/A | 2013 - 1900 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Top Rated Lawyer | ALM & Martindale-Hubbell™ | 2014 |
| Top Up & Comer | South Florida Legal Guide | 2014 |
| Super Lawyer | Super Lawyers | 2014 |
| Rising Stars, Personal Injury | Super Lawyers | 2013 |
| AV Preeminent 5.0 out of 5 Peer Review Rated | Martindale-Hubbell | 2013 |
| Top Rated Lawyers - AV Preeminent | Annual Guide to Personal Injury Lawyers | 2013 |
| Rising Stars, Personal Injury | Super Lawyers | 2012 |
| Recipient, Most Effective Personal Injury Lawyer | Daily Business Review | 2009 |
| Cum Laude | University of Miami School of Law | 2000 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| University of Miami | BA - Bachelor of Arts | 1996 |
| University of Miami School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2000 |
| University of Miami School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2000 |
| Case name | Outcome |
|---|---|
| Elk v. United States, 87 Fed. Cl. 70 (2009) | Verdict for Plaintiff |
| Jane Doe v. Discovery Day Care | 3 million dollar verdict for plaintiff |
| State | Number | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| FL | 376980 | Member in Good Standing | 2000 | 04/25/2019 |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| WIVB.com | Lawyer says priest admits sex assault | 2012 |
| CBS | Miami Jury Awards $3 Million In Day Care Sex Abuse Case | 2012 |
| Newark Star Ledger | Newark Archdiocese settles sexual assault lawsuit filed by Florida woman | 2010 |
| Jerusalem Post | NY yeshiva sued over 'sexual abuse' | 2010 |
| New Times | Attorney for Epstein Victims: No Contact With Rothstein; Calls Epstein Suit Against Rothstein "Disgraceful" | 2009 |
| examiner.com | Discovery Day Care under fire in lawsuits claiming sexual abuse | 2009 |
| Rapid City Journal | A Lakota warrior woman wins in court | 2009 |
| KKTV | Pueblo Diocese Pays Out $4 Million | 2008 |
| Denver Post | Church to pay $4 million in Pueblo cases of sexual abuse | 2008 |
| Jacksonville Times Union | Dioceses settle abuse claims for $1.5 million | 2005 |
| University of Miami Law Review | Nelson v. McClatchy Newspapers: What Happens When Freedom of the Press Collides With Free Speech? | 2000 |
| St. Thomas University Law Review | The Constitutionality of the Children's Internet Protection Act | 2000 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Conference of the Lambs | Ehtical Reasons for Pursuing Justice in Clergy Sexual Abuse Cases | 2024 |
| Conference of the Lambs | Ehtical Reasons for Pursuing Justice in Clergy Sexual Abuse Cases | 2024 |
| Conference of the Lambs | Ehtical Reasons for Pursuing Justice in Clergy Sexual Abuse Cases | 2024 |
| Conference of the Lambs | Ehtical Reasons for Pursuing Justice in Clergy Sexual Abuse Cases | 2024 |
| Conference of the Lambs | Ehtical Reasons for Pursuing Justice in Clergy Sexual Abuse Cases | 2024 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Partner | Gilbride, Heller & Brown, P.A. | 2000 - 2005 |
| Partner | Gilbride, Heller & Brown, P.A. | 2000 - 2005 |
| Partner | Herman, Mermelstein & Horowitz, P.A. | 2005 - 2014 |
| Partner | Herman, Mermelstein & Horowitz, P.A. | 2005 - 2014 |
| Attorney | Farmer, Jaffe, Weissing, Edwards, Fistos & Lehrman, P.L. | 2014 - 2017 |
| Attorney / Managing Partner | Horowitz Law | N/A |
| Attorney / Managing Partner | Horowitz Law | 2017 - 1900 |
| Attorney / Managing Partner | Horowitz Law | N/A |
