Overview
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, and high-exposure tort litigation.
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 & Admissions
Education
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
- Dean's Ambassadors, Vice President of Membership, 2017-2018
University of Georgia, M.A., 2016
University of Georgia, B.A., magna cum laude, 2016
Admissions
Georgia
Georgia Court of Appeals
Georgia Supreme Court
U.S. District Court, Middle District of Georgia
U.S. District Court, Northern District of Georgia
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Georgia
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 property owners, property managers, and commercial tenants in high-exposure personal injury and wrongful death litigation arising out of premises liability and negligent security claims.
- Represented international machinery manufacturer on potential product liability and wrongful death 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.
Practices & Industries
Awards & Recognition
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®, Georgia Rising Stars List, Alternative Dispute Resolution, 2024
News & Publications
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/Alumnae Committee, Engagement Committee Member
- Clarke-Carley Inn of Court, Member