Adam Casagrande is an associate in the Litigation Section at Williams Mullen. His practice focuses on commercial and corporate litigation matters, including business and contract disputes, construction, commercial lease and real estate matters, and intellectual property disputes. As a trial attorney, Mr. Casagrande frequently appears in Virginia circuit courts, the U.S. District Courts for the Eastern and Western Districts of Virginia, and has argued before the Supreme Court of Virginia. Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Casagrande served as a law clerk to the Honorable A. Christian Compton, Justice of the Supreme Court of Virginia.

Education
William & Mary School of Law, J.D.
James Madison University, B.A.

Professional Affiliations
I'Anson-Hoffman American Inn of Court
Virginia State Bar
Norfolk & Portsmouth Bar Association, Bench Bar Committee

Awards and Honors
Listed in Virginia Business magazine's "Legal Elite"
Listed in Virginia Super Lawyers Rising Stars magazine

Publications
"Pay-if-Paid" - Working on a Contingency

Recovery of Attorney Fees Addressed in Contracts


Representations

• Defended publicly traded Fortune 500 company in trademark infringement case in both the federal district court and Fourth Circuit.
• Defended national insurer in multi-million dollar business tort and defamation claim by former agent.
• Defended surety company against millions of dollars in claims against bond in large public construction project.
• Represented mechanical contractor in suit against competitor, obtained injunction preventing competitor from hiring employees and using trade secrets of the mechanical contractor and received damages award.
• Defended real estate development company in multiple mechanic's lien enforcement actions related to several multi-million dollar construction projects.
• Defended real estate development company in federal court against architectural copyright infringement claim.
• Defended international toner and printer product manufacturer in multi-million dollar business dispute with its supplier.
• Defended mid-Atlantic general contractor against defective construction claims by self-storage unit developer.
• Represented medical supply manufacturer in suit against competitor, obtained injunction against competitor from using trade secrets of the manufacturer.
• Managed mechanic's liens and other construction claims and lawsuits on behalf of Fortune 500 company related to build-outs performed in 17 states.
• Represented 50% shareholder in closely held real estate development company in business dispute with partner.
• Represented national franchisor in multiple trademark infringement claims throughout the United States.
• Represented national trade group of the recording industry in multiple copyright infringement actions.
• Represented international construction materials company in enforcement of land option agreement and environmental clean-up provisions against industrial land owner.

Community Involvement
Young Professionals of Hampton Roads
YWCA of South Hampton Roads, Property Committee