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About the Firm
The Law Office of Adam R. Gonnelli, L.L.C. is a litigation-focused firm representing individuals and groups in complex class actions, financial disputes, and employment matters across the country.
With more than two decades of experience, the firm has built a reputation for handling high-stakes cases involving consumer fraud, wage and hour violations, and large-scale financial harm. Adam Gonnelli has served as lead or co-lead counsel in numerous high-profile cases, securing multimillion-dollar recoveries for consumers, employees, and investors nationwide.
Today, the firm continues to expand its practice to include cryptocurrency and digital asset law, applying the same litigation experience to emerging financial and regulatory challenges.
Adam R. Gonnelli
Adam Gonnelli has been litigating class and collective actions for over twenty years. His practice focuses on consumer fraud and employment litigation, where he has consistently represented clients in complex, high-impact cases.
Prior to founding his firm, Adam was a partner at a national class action law firm, where he served as Chair of the Wage Theft Practice Group — leading efforts to protect workers from unlawful pay practices and labor violations.
Throughout his career, Adam has taken on large corporations and institutions, delivering meaningful results for individuals who might not otherwise have the resources to pursue justice.
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Admissions
State Courts
- New York
- New Jersey
Federal Courts
- United States Supreme Court
- U.S. Courts of Appeals for the Second, Third, Fifth, Sixth, and Ninth Circuits
- U.S. District Courts for:
- Southern, Eastern, and Northern Districts of New York
- District of New Jersey
- District of Connecticut
Education
- Juris Doctor, Cornell Law School
- Editor-in-Chief, Cornell Journal of Law and Public Policy
- Member, Atlantic Regional Championship Moot Court Team
- Bachelor of Arts, Rutgers University – Newark
- Student Government President
- Lettered in Football and Fencing
Additional Background
Before attending law school, Adam worked as a Financial Writer at the Federal Reserve Bank of New York, where he developed educational materials on international trade and monetary policy.
He has also presented at the National Association of Securities and Consumer Attorneys (NASCAT) Annual Conference on federal legislation affecting consumer products.
Outside of his legal career, Adam has served as a youth sabre instructor at the American Institute of Fencing.
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Teaching & Cryptocurrency Law
Adam brings his real-world litigation experience into the classroom as the creator and instructor of the Cryptocurrency and Digital Asset Law course at Seton Hall Law School.
He developed the curriculum from the ground up and continues to evolve it as the legal landscape changes. His teaching focuses on practical understanding — ensuring students learn the core concepts, terminology, and legal frameworks surrounding blockchain technology.
As the industry evolves, so does the curriculum. In recent years, the course has shifted from early-stage topics like ICOs and NFTs toward:
- Emerging legislation
- Decentralized Autonomous Organizations (DAOs)
- The application of the Howey Test to digital assets
Adam’s approach is grounded in preparing future attorneys to navigate real-world legal issues in cryptocurrency and financial technology.
Notable Results
Adam has played a leading role in cases that have resulted in significant recoveries and impactful outcomes:
Holographic Rifle Sights
Recovered for hunters and recreational shooters after discovering that rifle sights lost accuracy in cold weather. The product was also sold for military use, prompting additional government involvement.
Retail Workers + Tennis professionals
Recovered for employees who were forced to work long hours without proper overtime compensation in violation of federal and state law.
Automobile Defect Settlement
(Hyundai & Kia) | Achieved final approval of a $760 million settlement involving engine defects affecting over 4 million vehicles.
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Combining decades of litigation experience with a forward-looking focus on cryptocurrency and financial technology, our firm is uniquely positioned to represent clients in both traditional and emerging areas of law.