“Adam is tenacious, aggressive, honest and goes straight to the point – that’s why he is so successful” – George
My name is George DeFuni, and I’m a real estate and hospitality executive. I first met Adam approximately 25 years ago when we were looking to retain a law firm to defend a case. At that first meeting, I remember walking away thinking, *This guy’s nuts*. His style, his approach—it was so aggressive and fast-paced that it scared me off initially.
But here I am, 25 years later, giving this statement, and I can confidently say I was completely wrong about him.
When I first met Adam, his approach felt overwhelming. He’s aggressive, he works at 1,000 miles per minute, and he gets straight to the point. At the time, I wasn’t sure if that would work for us. However, as I got to know him over the years, I realized that his tenacity, honesty, and relentless drive are exactly why he’s so successful.
Back then, his firm consisted of just him—Adam, Adam, and Adam. Fast-forward to today, and he now runs a highly successful law firm handling multi-million-dollar real estate cases annually.
When I first met Adam, I was the Chief Operating Officer for a real estate and hotel firm in New York City. Over the years, Adam represented us in numerous cases, including:
– Landlord-tenant disputes
– Department of Buildings (DOB) violations
– Fire Department compliance
– Zoning issues
– Licensing for hotels, nightclubs, and entertainment venues
– Tenant buyouts
One thing that stood out to me from the beginning was that Adam doesn’t just take any case. Before being retained, he dives deep into the details, studies the case thoroughly, and then makes an informed decision. There were cases we brought to him that he declined because he believed we had no chance of winning. But every case he did take on was successful.
What sets Adam apart is his ability to look at cases from both a legal and business perspective. He doesn’t just fight for the sake of fighting; he evaluates whether pursuing litigation makes sense from a practical standpoint.
I’ve seen Adam in court, and his performance is remarkable. His aggressive style, which initially turned me off, is exactly what makes him so effective. He’s a go-getter, and when he believes in a case, he gives it everything he’s got.
Litigation is definitely his forte. From complex landlord-tenant disputes to reopening hotels and nightclubs, Adam’s expertise has been invaluable to us. He’s handled countless cases for us, and every time, he’s delivered exceptional results.
Beyond Adam’s sharp skills as an attorney, what truly sets him apart is that he cares. He has a heart, and when he takes on a case, he’s fully invested in achieving the best possible outcome.
Back in the 1990s, we faced incredibly difficult situations—violations from the city, unjustified penalties, licensing challenges, tenant buyouts, and more. Nothing was ever easy. But having Adam on our team made all the difference.
In my experience, finding the right attorney is 50% of the battle. If you can get Adam to agree to represent you, you’re already halfway to winning. From there, give him all the information he needs, trust his process, and most likely, you’ll come out on top.
Adam is sharp, tenacious, and compassionate, and I wouldn’t hesitate to recommend him to anyone facing legal challenges in real estate or hospitality.