Adam W. Rhys Office: West Palm Beach Direct: (561) 478-6952 ARhys@WickerSmith.com Practice Areas: Admitted to Practice:
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Adam RhysAdam Rhys Adam W. Rhys is a Shareholder in Wicker Smith’s West Palm Beach office. He joined the firm in 2000. Adam focuses his practice on the defense of doctors and hospitals in medical malpractice and healthcare matters, as well as general liability. In his nearly 30-year career, he has represented small and large hospital systems throughout the state of Florida, and several national hospital systems with operations in Florida as well. Adam has tried numerous cases to verdict in Indian River, St. Lucie, Okeechobee, Martin, Palm Beach, Miami-Dade, Broward, Hillsborough and Polk County. He is frequently asked to handle catastrophic injury cases with high exposure and potential damages. Effective defense of hospital systems requires an in-depth understanding of a broad scope of issues, and Adam is a strategic thinker known for his nuanced approach. In the early presuit stage of a medical malpractice claim, he evaluates all available statutes, caps and other strategies to determine if the case is suitable for early resolution, arbitration or trial. As the case progresses, he combines a thorough understanding of medical practices with meticulous case analysis and effective communication with multiple stakeholders to bring the matter to an efficient and satisfactory conclusion. At all times, Adam is mindful of providing the most efficient legal advice to his clients to help them achieve their desired outcome. Adam is admitted to practice in the state of Florida, as well as the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida. He holds an AV-Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbel, and has been featured in magazines such as South Florida Legal Guide and South Florida’s Top Rated Lawyers since 2013. Professional & Civic Affiliations
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Adam W. Rhys is a Shareholder in Wicker Smith’s West Palm Beach office. He joined the firm in 2000.
Adam focuses his practice on the defense of doctors and hospitals in medical malpractice and healthcare matters, as well as general liability. In his nearly 30-year career, he has represented small and large hospital systems throughout the state of Florida, and several national hospital systems with operations in Florida as well. Adam has tried numerous cases to verdict in Indian River, St. Lucie, Okeechobee, Martin, Palm Beach, Miami-Dade, Broward, Hillsborough and Polk County.
He is frequently asked to handle catastrophic injury cases with high exposure and potential damages. Effective defense of hospital systems requires an in-depth understanding of a broad scope of issues, and Adam is a strategic thinker known for his nuanced approach. In the early presuit stage of a medical malpractice claim, he evaluates all available statutes, caps and other strategies to determine if the case is suitable for early resolution, arbitration or trial. As the case progresses, he combines a thorough understanding of medical practices with meticulous case analysis and effective communication with multiple stakeholders to bring the matter to an efficient and satisfactory conclusion. At all times, Adam is mindful of providing the most efficient legal advice to his clients to help them achieve their desired outcome.
Adam is admitted to practice in the state of Florida, as well as the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of Florida. He holds an AV-Preeminent rating from Martindale-Hubbel, and has been featured in magazines such as South Florida Legal Guide and South Florida’s Top Rated Lawyers since 2013.
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Credentials
Education
- Brooklyn Law School (J.D., 1992)
- Trinity College (B.A., 1984)
Professional Credentials
Admitted to Bar
- 1997, Florida
- 2006, U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida
Honors
- “AV” Preeminent rated attorney by Martindale-Hubbell
- ALM’s Legal Leaders South Florida Top Rated Lawyers, 2013-Present
- South Florida Legal Guide, 2013-Present
- South Florida’s Top Rated Lawyers, Medical Malpractice, 2012-Present
Professional Affiliations
- The Florida Bar
- Palm Beach County Bar Association