Ohio and West Virginia Personal Injury Lawyer and Employee Wage and Hour Attorney

Adam Slone is a dedicated trial attorney and partner at Brian G. Miller Co., LLC, representing those who have suffered life-altering injuries or lost loved ones due to the negligence of others. He also represents groups of hourly workers in wage and hour disputes, holding employers responsible for pay violations. His advocacy has led to favorable recoveries for clients across Ohio and West Virginia.

Adam’s success in the courtroom has earned him recognition as a Top 40 Under 40 by the National Trial Lawyers, a Rising Star by Ohio Super Lawyers®, and membership in the prestigious Miller Dollar Advocates Forum —a distinction reserved for attorneys with significant case achievements. His track record includes securing large legal recoveries in cases involving traumatic brain injuries, spinal injuries, personal injury cases against rideshare companies, as well as recovering unpaid wages for large groups of workers.

Beyond his legal expertise, Adam is known for his unwavering commitment to his clients and placing their interests first. He approaches each case with integrity, compassion, and a deep sense of responsibility, ensuring his clients feel heard, supported, and empowered throughout the legal process. His accessibility, personalized attention to each case and client, and dedication set him apart, as he pursues the best possible outcomes for those he represents.

Originally from the Huntington, West Virginia, Tri-State area, Adam earned his law degree from Capital University Law School in Columbus, Ohio, where he now resides with his wife and son.

Education

• Capital University Law School, Columbus, Ohio (May 2015)
  • Law Review, Staff Member (2014, 2015)
  • Moot Court, Fall National Team, Fellow (2013)
• Marshall University, Huntington, West Virginia (May 2011)
  • NCAA Division I, Men’s Cross Country Team (2007)
  • Men’s Club Rugby Team (2008, 2009)
• The National Employment Lawyers Association’s Trial Boot Camp
  • Chicago, IL (2017)

Professional Honors and Distinctions

• Martindale-Hubbell Pre-Eminent ‘AV’ Rating
  • Highest rating for professional excellence of an attorney’s legal expertise, communication skills, and ethical standards ranked by other attorneys.
• Ohio Super Lawyers, “Rising Star” (2022-Present)
  • Top 2.5% of Ohio Attorneys under 40, Peer Recognized
• The National Trial Lawyers, “Top 40 Under 40” in Civil Plaintiff law (2020, 2021)

Bar Admissions (active, unless otherwise noted)

• Ohio (2015)
• West Virginia (2016)
• United States District Court Southern District of Ohio (2015)
• United States District Court Southern District of West Virginia (2016)
• United States District Court Northern District of West Virginia (2017)
• United States District Court Eastern District of Texas

Memberships and Professional Activities

• American Association for Justice (2023-Present)
  • Brain Injury Litigation Group (2024- Present)
• Ohio Employment Lawyers Association
• Ohio Association for Justice
  • Young Lawyer Section, Chair (2022-2024)
  • Board of Trustees (2022-Present)
• Columbus Bar Association
  • Negligence Committee, Chair (2021, 2022)
• West Virginia Association for Justice

Previous Employment

• Saad Dixon Law Offices, PLLC, Huntington, West Virginia & Columbus,
  Ohio Associate Attorney (March 2015-September 2018)
  • Successfully defended clients as first-chair in nine bench trials and as second-chair in two jury trials.
  • Managed employment and personal injury claims through all stages of litigation, including but not limited to, investigation and intake, discovery, depositions, drafting and arguing pre-trial motions, mediation and trial.

• Ohio Attorney General, Columbus, Ohio
  Legal Extern, Court of Claims Defense (January 2015-March 2015)
  • Took depositions in matters involving inmate claims against Ohio State correctional facilities.
  • Researched and prepared legal documents defending State of Ohio agencies against issues surrounding employment, medical malpractice, construction, and personal injury matters.

• Circuit Court of Wayne County, West Virginia, Wayne, West Virginia
  Law Clerk to the Honorable Darrell Pratt (May 2013-August 2013)
  • Assisted Judge Pratt in preparation for oral arguments, trials, and other hearings and in research and writing of opinions.

Publications

• “When Injury Claims Lead to Employment Discrimination”; Ohio Association for Justice’s October 2018 “The Quarterly”

Speaking Engagements

• “How to Use FLSA and Ohio Wage Statutes to Recover Additional Money for Clients” – Ohio Association for Justice’s “Paralegal Conference” – October 1, 2022 (Dublin, OH)
• “Don’t Leave Money on the Table: How to Use FLSA and West Virginia Wage Statutes to Recover Additional Money for Your Clients” – West Virginia Association for Justice’s 2022 Mid-Winter Seminar – February 4, 2022 (Virtual Program)