Adcox, Rachel J.

Background & Scholarship

Mr. Adanas was born in Istanbul, Turkey and moved to the United States at the age of 5. Mr. Adanas graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree in History cum laude from Providence College. He is a member Phi Alpha Theta International Honor Society, and earned a place on The National Deans' List for academic excellence. A talented tennis player in college, Mr. Adanas was named to the Big East Conference Academic All-Star Team in 1997 and 1997. He earned his Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from the Seton Hall University School of Law.

Education & Honors

Mr. Adanas graduated cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree in History from Providence College in 1997. He is a member Phi Alpha Theta International Honor Society, and earned a place on The National Deans' List for academic excellence. He earned his Doctor of Jurisprudence degree from the Seton Hall University School of Law in 2000.

Work Experience

While in law school, Mr. Adanas spent two summers clerking for Judge Daniel P. Mecca of the Bergen County Superior Court. He also gained valuable experience in commercial litigation, business and corporate law while serving as a clerk for the law firm of Aslanian & Khorozian, LLC.

Upon graduating, Mr. Adanas was retained as an associate attorney by Aslanian & Khorozian and was given the responsibility of full case management. It was here that he attained his expertise in commercial and corporate law. His proficiency was recognized in April 2002 when Mr. Adanas was offered the position of Managing Attorney in the New Jersey office of the law firm of Spiegel & Utrera, P.A. As office director, he oversaw the firm's practice of business and corporate law, immigration law, and issues of intellectual property.

Since July of 2005, Mr. Adanas has been the managing director of the Adanas Law Firm, focusing on Business, Corporate, Immigration matters and Real Estate law.

Professional Associations

Mr. Adanas' high level of knowledge and expertise is maintained and expanded upon through ongoing continuing legal education. He frequently attends nationally recognized conferences that intensely examine the latest legal decisions that may affect his clients.

Mr. Adanas is a member of the Business Law Section of the American Bar Association, New Jersey State Bar Association, and New York State Bar Association. He is also a member of the Trial Lawyers of America and the American Immigration Lawyers Association.

Court Admissions

Mr. Adanas is licensed to practice law before the United States Supreme Court, United States District Courts in the Southern District of New York, the Eastern District of New York, and in the District of New Jersey. He is also licensed to practice law in all courts in New Jersey, New York, and Washington D.C.