Adam Wayne focuses his practice on complex litigation, with an emphasis on health care and managed care matters, cannabis law, and product liability defense. He represents individuals and businesses in high-exposure disputes involving heavily regulated industries.

Adam maintains a broad litigation practice, handling matters from inception through resolution, including trial. He works closely with clients to develop litigation strategies informed by early case assessment, targeted discovery, and a practical evaluation of risk and business objectives while remaining prepared to advocate aggressively throughout all phases of litigation.

Before joining Wilson Elser, Adam practiced at several insurance defense firms in Los Angeles, where he focused on defending general liability matters. 

During law school, Adam served as a legal intern with the California Department of Insurance and the California Public Utilities Commission, gaining experience with regulatory oversight, administrative law, and enforcement matters affecting regulated industries.

Areas of Focus

Managed Care Litigation
Adam represents independent practice associations, medical groups, and other managed care entities in complex health-care member and provider disputes. His experience includes litigation involving reimbursement issues, contractual disputes, professional liability claims, and matters implicating regulatory compliance and operational decision-making. Adam regularly defends managed care clients in disputes requiring detailed analysis of statutory and regulatory frameworks, payer-provider relationships, and complex factual records.

Cannabis Litigation
Adam represents cannabis and hemp industry clients in complex civil litigation, with a particular focus on product liability, consumer class actions, and business disputes. His cannabis practice addresses claims arising from commercial operations within California’s highly regulated marketplace, including disputes involving manufacturers, distributors, and related businesses. Adam advises and defends clients navigating the intersection of evolving regulatory requirements, risk management, and civil liability.

Professional Liability & General Liability Litigation
Adam represents clients in professional liability, general liability, and business litigation matters, including defending insureds and businesses in high-exposure cases across a range of industries.

    Education

    • Golden Gate University School of Law (J.D., with highest honors, 2018)
      • Staff Writer, Golden Gate University Law Review
    • University of Colorado at Boulder (B.A., 2011)

    Bar Admissions

    • California

    Court Admissions

    • U.S. District Court, Central District of California

Adam Wayne

Adam Wayne focuses his practice on complex litigation, with an emphasis on health care and managed care matters, cannabis law, and product liability defense. He represents individuals and businesses in high-exposure disputes involving heavily regulated industries.

Adam maintains a broad litigation practice, handling matters from inception through resolution, including trial. He works closely with clients to develop litigation strategies informed by early case assessment, targeted discovery, and a practical evaluation of risk and business objectives while remaining prepared to advocate aggressively throughout all phases of litigation.

Before joining Wilson Elser, Adam practiced at several insurance defense firms in Los Angeles, where he focused on defending general liability matters. 

During law school, Adam served as a legal intern with the California Department of Insurance and the California Public Utilities Commission, gaining experience with regulatory oversight, administrative law, and enforcement matters affecting regulated industries.

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