Christopher Adams
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Christopher Adams

Christopher Adams

Principal Adams Legal

location
Cairns City, QLD
Click to Reveal Phone Number(07) 424..

About Christopher

Christopher Adams, the Principal of our firm, brings a wealth of experience and a commitment to advocacy that ensures clients receive the representation they deserve. With a focus on family law and estate matters, Christopher invests deeply in his clients’ needs, providing both legal expertise and emotional support from the initial consultation. His approach emphasises the unique circumstances of each client, ensuring that their future is prioritised. With over 13 years at Adams Legal, Christopher is a seasoned advocate in the Federal Circuit and Family Court, representing clients across Sydney, Brisbane, Wollongong, Newcastle, Cooma, Cairns, and Papua New Guinea. His prior role at Brydens Commercial Lawyers expanded his proficiency in commercial, business, environmental, planning, and employment law. Christopher's earlier career as the owner and solicitor at Walker Gibbs and King Pty Ltd further honed his skills in environment and planning law, property, commercial and rural business law, and corporate law. His leadership roles, including as President of the Cooma Rotary Club, illustrate his dedication to community service and professional excellence. In his earlier career, Christopher held the position of CEO at Nimmitabel Bakery for over 27 years, showcasing his diverse leadership abilities. Academically, Christopher achieved a Graduate Diploma in Legal Practice from ANU and an Honours LLB from Charles Darwin University, where he received the 2008 School of Business and Law prize for Administrative Law. His solid educational foundation and extensive experience in various legal domains make him a respected and approachable figure within the legal community.

Practice Areas

Commercial Law
Employment Law
Estate Planning
Family Law
Property Law

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Resume

Experience

Lawyer
Lawyer
Brydens Commercial
Apr 2013 - Oct 2013 · 6 months
Principal
Principal
Adams Legal
Mar 2013 - Present · 13 years
President
President
Cooma Rotary Club
Jun 2010 - Jul 2011 · 1 year 1 month
Owner/Solicitor
Owner/Solicitor
Walker Gibbs and King Pty LTD
Jan 2008 - Mar 2013 · 5 years 2 months
CEO
CEO
Nimmitabel Bakery
Jan 1983 - May 2010 · 27 years 4 months

Education

GDLP, Law
GDLP, Law
ANU
2008 - 2009
LLB (Hons), Law
LLB (Hons), Law
Charles Darwin University
2005 - 2009
HSC
HSC
The Illawarra Grammar School
1973 - 1978

Contact Information

Cairns City, QLD

Location20 Lake St, Cairns City, QLD
Click to Reveal Phone Number(07) 424..

Practice Certificate

Name
Christopher Adams
Date of Admission
3000
Certification type
Principal of a law practice
Class
Law Practice
Region
NSW
CheckLast checked: 13 Mar 2026
Checked with the Law Society of NSW