Adam D. Hirtz

Adam D. Hirtz

Employment Law - Management

5.0 (1 reviews)
St. Louis, Missouri
26+ years experience
Jackson Lewis PC
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1 North Brentwood Blvd. Suite 1150, St. Louis, MO 63105
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Adam D. Hirtz is a principal and the office litigation manager in the St. Louis, Missouri, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. He prides himself on being a responsive, strategic and creative advocate and counselor for the firm’s clients. Adam has more than 25 years of experience as a trial attorney representing businesses in employment litigation in both state and federal courts throughout the country. He also acts as a mediator, including regularly mediating cases for the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).Adam’s father was an FBI agent for more than 25 years. Adam's interest in practicing law came from watching, and hearing about, his father testifying as a witness in criminal cases in federal court. He would later work as a clerk for a federal judge (Hon. Michael M. Mihm) in the United States District Court for the Central District of Illinois where his father had regularly testified.Adam is well-versed in restrictive covenant law. As a former outside counsel for a national tax preparation company, he spent many years traveling across the country to enforce the company’s restrictive covenant agreements. In his career, he has handled hundreds of cases involving the enforcement of non-compete, non-solicitation and confidentiality agreements, including assisting clients in preventing former employees from disseminating the employer’s trade secrets.Adam is experienced in representing clients in cases of alleged harassment, discrimination and retaliation. He also frequently assists clients with issues of OSHA compliance, inspections and resolving or contesting OSHA citations.Throughout his career, Adam has represented and advised clients in the industry sectors of manufacturing, construction, HVAC, retail, non-profit, healthcare, restaurant and hospitality, technology, transportation, banking, and insurance. He works closely with company management, owners, human resources departments, in-house counsel, insurance adjusters, employees, and experts to accomplish clients’ litigation and business objectives, including counseling on dispute and liability avoidance techniques. Adam D. Hirtz is a principal and the office litigation manager in the St. Louis, Missouri, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. He prides himself on being a responsive, strategic and creative advocate and counselor for the firm’s clients. Adam has more than 25 years of experience as a trial attorney representing businesses in employment litigation in both state and federal courts throughout the country. He also acts as a mediator, including regularly mediating cases for the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC).Adam’s father was an FBI agent for more than 25 years. Adam's interest in practicing law came from watching, and hearing about, his father testifying as a witness in criminal cases in federal court. He would later work as a clerk for a federal judge (Hon. Michael M. Mihm) in the United States District Court for the Central District of Illinois where his father had regularly testified.Adam is well-versed in restrictive covenant law. As a former outside counsel for a national tax preparation company, he spent many years traveling across the country to enforce the company’s restrictive covenant agreements. In his career, he has handled hundreds of cases involving the enforcement of non-compete, non-solicitation and confidentiality agreements, including assisting clients in preventing former employees from disseminating the employer’s trade secrets.Adam is experienced in representing clients in cases of alleged harassment, discrimination and retaliation. He also frequently assists clients with issues of OSHA compliance, inspections and resolving or contesting OSHA citations.Throughout his career, Adam has represented and advised clients in the industry sectors of manufacturing, construction, HVAC, retail, non-profit, healthcare, restaurant and hospitality, technology, transportation, banking, and insurance. He works closely with company management, owners, human resources departments, in-house counsel, insurance adjusters, employees, and experts to accomplish clients’ litigation and business objectives, including counseling on dispute and liability avoidance techniques. Adam D. Hirtz is a principal and the office litigation manager in the St. Louis, Missouri, office of Jackson Lewis P.C. He prides himself on being a responsive, strategic and creative advocate and counselor for the firm’s clients. Adam has more than 25 years of experience as a trial attorney representing businesses in employment litigation in both state and federal courts throughout the country. He also acts as a mediator, including regularly mediating cases for the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Adam’s father was an FBI agent for more than 25 years. Adam's interest in practicing law came from watching, and hearing about, his father testifying as a witness in criminal cases in federal court. He would later work as a clerk for a federal judge (Hon. Michael M. Mihm) in the United States District Court for the Central District of Illinois where his father had regularly testified. Adam is well-versed in restrictive covenant law. As a former outside counsel for a national tax preparation company, he spent many years traveling across the country to enforce the company’s restrictive covenant agreements. In his career, he has handled hundreds of cases involving the enforcement of non-compete, non-solicitation and confidentiality agreements, including assisting clients in preventing former employees from disseminating the employer’s trade secrets. Adam is experienced in representing clients in cases of alleged harassment, discrimination and retaliation. He also frequently assists clients with issues of OSHA compliance, inspections and resolving or contesting OSHA citations. Throughout his career, Adam has represented and advised clients in the industry sectors of manufacturing, construction, HVAC, retail, non-profit, healthcare, restaurant and hospitality, technology, transportation, banking, and insurance. He works closely with company management, owners, human resources departments, in-house counsel, insurance adjusters, employees, and experts to accomplish clients’ litigation and business objectives, including counseling on dispute and liability avoidance techniques.

Practice Areas

Employment Law - Management

Awards & Recognition

  • Recognized: Employment Law - Management

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2024

Education

  • Saint Louis University, J.D., graduated 1999

Reviews

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Ashley Evans

2 weeks ago

A Strategic and Creative Advocate in Employment Law

Our company faced a complex wrongful termination lawsuit that threatened significant liability. Adam Hirtz's 26 years of experience in employment law management were immediately evident. His strategic approach was both creative and pragmatic, guiding us through every step with clear communication. As the St. Louis office litigation manager for Jackson Lewis, his deep knowledge and the recognition he's received in this field were invaluable. The matter was resolved favorably, protecting our business interests completely. I recommend him without reservation.

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