Adam J. Buss

Adam advises clients across the full lifecycle of business growth, concentrating his practice on corporate mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance issues, emerging businesses, information technology and corporate finance. Prior to entering the legal profession, , Adam’s practice and approach to transactional work is informed and influenced by his prior career as a Certified Public Accountant. This foundational business experience allows Adam to seamlessly navigate the complex, multi-layered valuation, tax and structural challenges inherent in high-stakes transactional matters.  Whether structuring an M&A deal or guiding a startup through capitalization, he proactively manages the full array of transactional issues to protect value and optimize business objectives. 

While not practicing law, Adam spends his time mentoring children through various organizations, spending time with his wife and two children and learning piano. 

Adam has consistently been named to The Best Lawyers in America^® for his work in Corporate Law, Corporate Governance Law, and Mergers and Acquisitions Law, and as “Lawyer of the Year” in Jacksonville in Corporate Law in 2020 and Corporate Governance Law in 2023. While in law school, Adam was a member of the University of Florida Law Review. He is a member of the University of Florida Order of the Coif and The Florida Bar.

A native of New York, Adam is a long time volunteer of Take Stock in Children, a non-profit organization that provides college scholarships and mentors for deserving low-income students from minority families. He is also actively involved in the youth mentoring organization Big Brothers Big Sisters and has tutored underprivileged high-school students in algebra through the Daniel Foundation.

Adam's Practice

Representative Matters

• Handled merger and acquisition transactions across oil and gas pipelines, alternative energy, construction, security, IT, insurance, and medical industries including $465M sale of services company. 
• Advised clients on technology licensing and corporate governance issues.
• Supported emerging businesses with corporate finance and compliance strategies.