J. Adam Knorr

Shareholder at Kesler & Rust
Salt Lake City, UT

About J. Adam Knorr

Adam joined Kesler & Rust in 2014 after graduating from the University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law with high honors. He was selected to represent his law school in the National Moot Court Team, and received the highest grades in Property Law, Family Law Seminar, State & Local Government, as well as the Outstanding Academic Achievement award in Land Use Control. Also, he was awarded a fellowship with Professor Paul G. Cassell, former U.S. District Court Judge for the District of Utah.

Additionally, Adam served as clerk to the Honorable Judge Lynn W. Davis of the 4th District Court in Provo, Utah. Adam’s practice involves all aspects of litigation, including family law, personal injury, contract disputes, property law, and criminal cases. Adam is licensed to practice in Utah’s state and federal courts.

Prior to law school, Adam graduated summa cum laude from Westminster College with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science and a minor in Justice Studies. When at home, Adam enjoys religious studies, rock music, and spending time with his wife, Jessica. He is also a Green Bay Packers enthusiast and an ardent Van Halen fan.

Proven verdicts and settlements at Kesler & Rust

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$15.01 millionVerdictTop 10 in Utah · #8

Madison Jensen, 21, was booked into the Duchesne County Jail in 2016 after her father contacted authorities for help with her heroin addiction and suicidal thoughts. Over four days of withdrawal she could not keep food or water down. She died of severe dehydration. The jury found the county had failed to train its staff or set any protocol for inmate medical problems.

U.S. District Court, District of Utah · 2025Civil RightsRead the full story →

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Education

University of Utah S.J. Quinney College of Law
J.D., 2014
Westminster College
Undergraduate

Bar admissions & credentials

State Bar of Utah

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