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Adam Hollingsworth

Adam Hollingsworth

USA 2026

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Career

Adam Hollingsworth is a former federal prosecutor and trial lawyer who represents companies and individuals in government investigations and criminal prosecutions. He defends clients under investigation by federal law enforcement agencies, assists clients who are the victims of cybersecurity incidents, and litigates high-stakes False Claims Act matters. As an Assistant United States Attorney (AUSA), he prosecuted hundreds of criminal cases, with numerous first-chair jury trials and appeals to the Sixth Circuit. Adam prosecuted cases involving bribery, public corruption, investment and securities fraud, health care fraud, money laundering, embezzlement, identity theft, criminal tax violations, immigration fraud, firearms, and narcotics cases. Adam also was a civil rights lawyer for the Massachusetts Attorney General’s Office, enforcing state and federal fair housing, disability rights, and hate crimes laws to vindicate the rights of victims of discrimination on the basis of race, religion, national origin, and sexual orientation. Adam has an active pro bono practice, in which he has provided legal advice to detained migrants, wrongfully convicted defendants, and nonprofit organizations.

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Chambers Guide to the USA

Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government Investigations - Ohio

Band 2
Band 2

Individual Editorial
Adam Hollingsworth has extensive expertise acting for businesses and individuals in significant investigations into fraud, FCPA violations and bribery. Clients may benefit from his experience in governmental roles, including as a former Assistant US Attorney.

Strengths

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  • Adam is hard-working and diligent.

    Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government InvestigationsChambers Guide to the USA
  • Adam is incredibly smart and thoughtful. He is very skilled at the fundamentals of litigating.

    Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government InvestigationsChambers Guide to the USA
  • Adam is always fantastic. He is a technician but also so adept at client relationships.

    Litigation: White-Collar Crime & Government InvestigationsChambers Guide to the USA

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