Adam Hersh, Esquire

Adam Hersh

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Adam Hersh, Esquire, is a multi-state licensed attorney and certified mediator with a passion to protect, defend, and advocate for his clients. Adam divides his practice between commercial litigation and contract negotiations. Within the firm, Adam is called upon to find creative solutions to complex problems. Whether his clients are having a problem with a creditor, a debtor, a former employee, a business partner, or some other disruptive force, Adam is driven to solve their problem.

As one client describes Adam: “Adam is the most focused problem solver you can have on your side. When a business dispute needs a proven professional problem solver that has the track record of winning in court, you need Adam.” Another client has said about Adam: “Sometimes you just simply know when you are working with someone who is a bonafide expert and genuinely knows what they are talking about.”

Adam got his start in the business world as in-house corporate counsel for AxoGen, Inc., a start-up medical device company that is now a publicly traded company. At AxoGen, Adam worked inside of a business incubator hub, working with the company’s business executives on a daily basis to address various legal needs. Adam knows how crucial it is to balance the business and legal sides of every business transaction. In addition, Adam worked in the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Honorable John K. Olson, where he assisted in restructuring businesses through the bankruptcy court.

Adam is a dedicated and aggressive litigator who will fight to protect your business from whatever challenges you may be facing.

Whoever said, “It’s not whether you win or lose that counts,” probably lost. – Martina Navratilova

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Client Engagement Highlights

Successfully mitigated a public nuisance dispute on behalf of the commercial property owner, resulting in an emergency evidentiary hearing judgment in their favor, and therefore, preventing the loss of the property’s desirable zoning designation – a value of several hundred thousand dollars – due to the actions of the tenant.
Represented the owner of a Tampa-based championship-winning auto racing team during a litigation dispute over a false allegation of stolen property, resulting in the court entering a judgment in my client’s favor on all claims, and awarding our client damages.
Resolving a customer dispute, as General Counsel to a local business owner, regarding a lawsuit claiming damages of nearly $500,000, in a manner which resulted in all parties where happy and felt their needs were met.
Successfully obtained a judgment in excess of six figures on behalf of a multi-state business owner, inclusive of attorney fees and court costs.
Successfully defended against members of limited liability company attempting to appoint a receiver to take over and shutdown our Client’s business.
Successfully defended against the enforcement of a personal guarantee of approximately $300,000.00, as well as obtained a judgment for attorney fees and court costs.
Lead counsel in a prevailing arbitration action striking a punitive liquidated damages clause from being used against a local business, as well as shielding the business owners themselves from personal liability.

Education

Cum Laude, University of Florida – Fredric G. Levin College of Law, Juris Doctor
Special Recognition in Mediation and Secured Transactions
Magna Cum Laude, Stetson University, Bachelors of Business Administration
Featured Alumni (2014) by the Department of Sports Management

Legal Experience

Practice areas have included: Labor & Employment Law, Business Law, Litigation, Creditor Rights, Sports Law, Alternative Dispute Resolution, Negotiation & Mediation, Corporate Compliance, Bankruptcy, Secured Transactions.
Legal Work History:
- Hunter Business Law – 2013 to Present
- AxoGen Corporation – Associate General Counsel – 2011 – 2013
- United States Bankruptcy Court for the Southern District of Florida – Judicial Extern for the Honorable John K. Olson – 2011

Professional Memberships

Florida Bar:
- Labor and Employment Section
  - Wage & Hour Administration Liaison Committee
Minnesota Supreme Court
- Minnesota State Bar Association:
  - Business Law Section
  - Labor & Employment Section
  - Out of State Practice Law
Florida Supreme Court County Mediator

Presentations and Publications

Panelist speaking on employment law as related to the legalization of cannabis during the Cannabis Professional Advancement Series Seminar – August 29, 2016.
Guest appearance with attorney Sheryl Hunter on Bay News 9 discussing the topic of employment law – April 29, 2016
Guest appearance with attorney Sheryl Hunter on Bay News 9 discussing the topic of overtime legislation and changes in 2016 – January 11, 2016.
Presenter & Seminar Host – Overtime Pay Compliance For A New Era Of Employment Law – Webinar, Collaborated Seminar (2015)
Author – “Employers Update on Medical Marijuana Laws” – Hunter Business Law Business Blog (2015)
Author – “A Reminder To Review Your Company Policies” – Hunter Business Law Business Blog (2015)
Author – “Corporate vs. Personal Licenses: a Costly but Avoidable Mistake for Small Businesses” – Hunter Business Law Business Blog (2015)
Presenter – “It’s the Law! Business Law for Senior Move Managers” National Association of Senior Move Managers – (2015)
Author – “Misclassifying Employees Can Be Expensive” – inPocket HR Newsletter (2015) Author – “Medical Marijuana in the Work Place” – The Westberry Group (2014)
Presenter – “Fair Labor Standards Act – Employees vs. Independent Contractors”- Partners In Network (2014)
Guest Judge – Entrepreneurial Pitch Fest Judge – University of Tampa (2014)
Author – “Is there a devil in the details of your employee handbook?” – Hunter Business Law Business Blog (2014)
Presenter – ‘Fair Labor Standards Act – Exempt vs. Non-Exempt Employees” – Partners In Network (2014)
Presenter – ‘Growing Your Business” – Partners In Network (2014)
Author – “Do You Have to Pay Your Summer Intern?” -Hunter Business Law Business Blog (2014)

Executive Experience and Civic Memberships

Bowl Committee Member & Board of Directors – ESPN St. Petersburg Bowl
Member – University of Florida Hillel 20/20 Club

I have been a longtime client of Adam and continue to be impressed and yes amazed at how efficiently Adam gets complex problems solved. Adam listens, understands your unique situation, the goals you want to accomplish and provides a realistic assessment of the situation. From there he goes about getting it done as quickly and efficiently as possible. If you have a complex business challenge that requires a good lawyer, a consultation at the very least with Adam is a must. Additionally he puts great thought and effort in being proactive so that the likelihood of future issues is minimized.

-Larry Golden, President at LED Source

Adam has a great understanding of the balance between business and legal issues. He is diligent in his pursuit of the correct answers and has the intelligence to work through the problems.

-Greg Freitag, General Counsel and Board of Director at AxoGen, Inc.

Adam is the most focused problem solver you can have on your side. When a business dispute needs a proven professional problem solver that has the track record of winning in court, you need Adam. He understands the business reasons to avoid litigation and is overwhelmingly successful at avoiding it. However, if that where it has to be resolved, having the same professional take the case to the end is invaluable. I, without reservations, recommend Adam as an attorney and business professional.

-Charles Hutchinson, CPA and CFO at InSync Healthcare Solutions, LLC

Sometimes you just simply know when you are working with someone who is a bonafide expert and genuinely knows what they are talking about. Since working with Adam, his graciousness to help connect me with great contacts and his very practical instincts for both law AND business is refreshing, to say the least. Adam really is a great guy. I look forward to many successes with Adam and the team at Hunter Business Law. I take my brand pretty seriously and Adam, Sheryl, and the team at Hunter Business Law are world class and are precisely the kinds of good folks I align my firm with.

-Marc Plaisted, CFE, Franchise Executive and Consultant

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