Adam C. Ford

Practice areas

Securities Litigation, Criminal Defense: White Collar, Business Litigation, Civil Litigation: Defense, Employment Litigation: Defense

Focus areas

Employment Law – Employer

Adam C. Ford, a distinguished attorney specializing in criminal defense and civil litigation, holds the position of founding partner at Ford O’Brien Landy LLP. Situated in the firm’s midtown Manhattan office, he extends his legal services to individuals and businesses spanning the broader New York City metropolitan region and across the nation. Mr. Ford’s legal credentials include admission to the New York bar in 2002, as well as admittance to the New Jersey bar. Furthermore, he is authorized to practice before several federal courts, including the U.S. District Courts for the Eastern and Southern Districts of New York, the U.S. District Court for the District of New Jersey, the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan, and the Supreme Court of the United States.

Mr. Ford specializes in white-collar criminal defense, where he skillfully represents clients facing charges brought forth by state and federal authorities. His caseload encompasses a wide array of offenses, such as money laundering, securities fraud, wire and mail fraud, “pump and dump” schemes, insider trading, violations of the Foreign Corrupt Practices Act, and obstruction of justice. Furthermore, Mr. Ford has effectively advocated for clients before various regulatory bodies, including the Securities and Exchange Commission, the Federal Reserve Board, the U.S. Department of Justice, and state tax authorities.

In the realm of civil litigation, Mr. Ford has handled cases involving partner and shareholder disputes, breaches of fiduciary duty and contract, employment law matters, general business issues, and has provided invaluable support to corporate clients conducting internal investigations. His consistently successful performance across all professional domains has garnered him considerable acclaim and respect within the legal community. Mr. Ford’s legal education includes his attendance at Seton Hall University School of Law, where he earned his Juris Doctor degree magna cum laude in 2002.