Adam Stoddard

Adam Stoddard is a partner in the firm and has represented developers, general contractors and their insurance companies specializing in the representation of businesses and individuals in complex construction defect litigation, contract, and fraud-based disputes. This included representation ranging from Fortune 500 companies, to national builders and to individual board members of non-profit corporations through the initial investigation, pre-litigation process, and trial.


Adam also worked for a prominent plaintiff's law firm representing homeowner's associations in complex construction defect cases. This provided Adam with a practical approach to critically evaluate construction defect claims and implement effective resolution strategies through mediation and settlement negotiations.


Adam currently practices in both State and Federal courts specializing in the defense of medical malpractice, elder and dependent adult abuse, premises liability, Government Tort Claims, defense of civil rights claims under 42 U.S.C. § 1983, defense of EMTALA claims under 42 U.S.C. § 1395, intentional torts, and premises liability on behalf of physicians, hospitals, physician practice groups and other healthcare providers in civil litigation matters.

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California

State Bar of California

ID Number: 272691

Partner/Shareholder

Zenere Cowden & Stoddard APC

2012 - Current

Adam currently practices in both State and Federal courts specializing in the defense of medical malpractice, elder and dependent adult abuse, premises liability, Government Tort Claims, defense of civil rights claims under 42 U.S.C. § 1983, defense of EMTALA claims under 42 U.S.C. § 1395, intentional torts, and premises liability on behalf of physicians, hospitals, physician practice groups and other healthcare providers in civil litigation matters.

Attorney

Sheuerman, Martini, Tabari, Zenere & Garvin

2017 - 2021

Specializes in medical malpractice defense, elder abuse, premises liability, and representation of physicians in Medical Board licensing matters and nurses in Board of Registered Nursing matters.

Attorney

Craddick Candland & Conti

2016 - 2017

Adam's practice focuses on the defense of professional liability claims on behalf of physicians, hospitals, physician practice groups, and other healthcare providers in civil litigation matters and in binding arbitration.

Attorney

The Miller Law Firm

2015 - 2016

Adam M. Stoddard joined The Miller Law Firm as an Associate Attorney after 12 years of representing developers, general contractors, and their insurance companies, specializing in the representation of businesses and individuals in complex construction, contract, and fraud-based disputes. This included representation ranging from Fortune 500 companies, to national Builders, to individual Board Members of non- profit corporations through the initial investigation, pre-litigation process, and trial. Adam has also represented clients in Personal Injury, Wrongful Death, and Civil Rights Violation cases. These experiences generate important insight to our Association clients, providing Adam with a practical approach to critically evaluate construction defect claims and implement effective resolution strategies through mediation and settlement negotiations.

Attorney

Lorbert Greenfield & Polito

2011 - 2015

? Specializing in complex construction defect litigation with an emphasis in developer and general contractor representation. ?Taken numerous PMK, PMQ, percipient, and expert depositions. ? Settled numerous complex cases involving a large number of homeowners and subcontractor parties without client or carrier contribution. ? Excellent track record of obtaining additional insured acceptances from insurance for the defense of clients. ? Managing large case loads while meeting deadlines and exceeding expectations. ?Highly capable and confident at arguing all forms of motions. ?Ability to prepare a case for and handle all aspects of arbitration.

Attorney

Bustamante O'Hara & Gagliasso

2010 - 2011

After passing the July 2010 Bar Exam I was retained by Bustamante, O'Hara & Gagliasso as an Associate. I worked on construction defect, civil rights violations, class actions and personal injury cases. I was responsible for drafting motions, discovery responses, document subpoenas, privilege logs, document reviews, and case management appearances.

Lincoln Law School

J.D. (2010)

2006 - 2010

San Jose State University

B.A. (2006) | Political Science

2003 - 2006

State Bar of California  # 272691

Member

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Q. Removing these 2 clauses from Contract - implications?

March 26, 2024

A: If you omit those two clauses, then you are potentially opening up the chance to be compelled to Nevada if there is any litigation regarding the contact itself or work you are contracting for. Also, if you want to start litigation in California for the same, the other party could attempt to compel the litigation in Nevada since the contract is silent on the subject. Those are pretty standard clauses in just about every contract. The parties should pick one state or the other so there is no ambiguity in the future.

Q. Due dates in respect to hearing on demurrer, when motion for leave to file amended complaint is needed. California.

January 3, 2024

A: A party may amend its pleading once without leave of court at any time before the answer, demurrer, or motion to strike is filed, or after a demurrer or motion to strike is filed but before the demurrer or motion to strike is heard if the amended pleading is filed and served no later than the date for filing an opposition to the demurrer or motion to strike. See CCP 472.

Therefore, if you have not already amended the Complaint, you can do so before the deadline for you to file your opposition to the pending motions.

If you have already amended the Complaint before, there is really no point to file a motion for leave to amend (unless you want to try and add different parties or causes of action). You should just oppose the motions. ... Read More

Q. Who is at fault here ?

December 14, 2023

A: Did the police show up? Was a police report prepared? Do you have any evidence that the drivers lights were in fact not on? Obviously, the other driver is going to argue their lights were on, you will say they were off, so it becomes a he said/she said situation, unless you have evidence. Depending on whether or not the lights were off, may shed some light (no pun intended) on who is at fault.