Expierenced North Texas Attorney
Adam L. Seidel has more than 20 years of trial experience as an assistant district attorney, and in private practice. In criminal matters, he defends individuals before federal and state juries throughout North Texas, in various white collar criminal prosecutions. In family law matters, he regularly represents individuals in both collaborative and highly contested divorce cases.
Mr. Seidel has been peer-selected a Texas "Super Lawyer" yearly since 2004. In Martindale-Hubble, he is "AV" peer-rated, the highest rating of legal ability and ethics. Mr. Seidel is Board Certified in Criminal Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, and by the National Board of Trial Advocacy.
Over the years, he has been lead counsel in numerous jury trials, prosecuting and defending major criminal cases involving conspiracy, health care fraud, death penalty prosecution, and criminal breaches of fiduciary duties including misapplication of fiduciary property. He has been lead counsel in numerous divorce trials and hearings, involving the contested division of complex property interests, and highly contested child custody battles.
Mr. Seidel also represents individuals in governmental investigations brought by state and federal agencies, including the Securities and Exchange Commission. Recently, he successfully represented a Texas state legislator in connection with the Travis County investigation and prosecution of former U.S. House Majority Leader Tom DeLay, for conspiring to illegally funnel corporate contributions to candidates for the Texas Legislature through the Republican National Committee.
In 2011, Mr. Seidel and a colleague represented two men injured during the police raid of the Rainbow Lounge in Ft. Worth, Texas. The Civil Rights/Excessive Force action against the City of Ft. Worth, the Texas Alcoholic Beverage Commission, and several law enforcement officers was successfully settled in mediation, prior to the filing of a federal lawsuit.
Specialties
Criminal law: Over the years, he has been lead counsel in numerous jury trials, prosecuting and defending major criminal cases involving conspiracy, health care fraud, death penalty prosecution and criminal breaches of fiduciary duties.
Family law: Mr. Seidel also represents individuals in collaborative and highly contested divorce cases. He represents clients in family law matters involving child custody and support, modifications, property division and alimony.
Dedicated Representation in North Texas
Consultations are by appointment only. Office hours are from 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m., Monday through Friday. Contact the firm by filling out the form on this website or calling 214-528-3344.