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Adam J. Wittenstein

Associate

Adam Wittenstein is an Associate in the Atlanta office of Weinberg Wheeler Hudgins Gunn & Dial.

Adam primarily focuses his practice on general civil and commercial litigation, construction law, premises liability cases, professional negligence, wrongful death, high-exposure tort litigation, and employment law.

Adam is licensed to practice in Georgia, earned his undergraduate and master's degrees from the University of Georgia, and continued his Bulldog career by earning his Juris Doctor from University of Georgia as well.

Education

University of Georgia, B.A., magna cum laude, 2016

University of Georgia, M.A., 2016

University of Georgia School of Law, J.D., cum laude, 2019
Editorial Board, Journal of Intellectual Property Law
Appellate Litigation Clinic
Moot Court Team
Mock Trial Team
Vice President of Membership, Dean's Ambassadors, 2017-2018

Bar & Court Admissions

  • Georgia
  • U.S. District Court, Middle District of Georgia
  • U.S. District Court, Northern District of Georgia
  • U.S. District Court, Southern District of Georgia
  • Georgia Court of Appeals
  • Georgia Supreme Court

Representative Experience

Successfully defended international general contractor against personal injury, economic loss, and property claims brought by neighboring tenant related to construction incident.

Obtained summary judgment on behalf of a construction consultant company in a case involving trespass and property damage claims.

Represented general contractors in arbitration and civil disputes with owners of mixed use development. 

Represented commercial property owners association in disputes with neighboring property owners and design-build engineer.

Defended financial advisor in arbitration action filed by the advisor's former employer.

Represented a vendor in action against public hospital system in bringing claims based on improper procurement procedures and failure to comply with the Georgia Open Records Act.

Represented owner and general contractor in defense of potentially high-exposure wrongful death and workers’ compensation claims.

Provided advice to national utility provider regarding contract provisions and litigation prevention practices.

Represented residential property owners in construction delay and construction defect litigation against contractors and subcontractors.

Represented car dealerships in defending a range of civil matters, including premise liability, contract disputes, and unfair business practice act claims.

Represented national hotel company in defense of claims based on state and federal law.

Awards & Recognitions

The Best Lawyers in America®, Ones to Watch, Commercial Litigation (2024-2025)

The Best Lawyers in America®, Ones to Watch, Litigation - Construction (2024-2025)

The Best Lawyers in America®, Ones to Watch, Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants (2025)

Super Lawyers® Magazine, Georgia Rising Stars List, Alternative Dispute Resolution (2024)

Professional & Community Activities

  • State Bar of Georgia, Appellate Practice Section, member
  • State Bar of Georgia, Construction Law Section, member
  • Atlanta Bar Association, member
  • Georgia Defense Lawyers Association, member
  • UGA Law School: Young Alumni Advisory Committee, engagement committee member

Events & Speaking Engagements