Adam M. Priest is a partner in the firm whose practice is firmly grounded in the courtroom, where he has built a reputation as a skilled and trusted advocate for his clients. A Knoxville native, Mr. Priest earned his Bachelor of Science in Finance, summa cum laude, from The University of Tennessee in 1995, followed by his Juris Doctor, magna cum laude, from The University of Tennessee College of Law in 1999. He was admitted to the Tennessee Bar that same year and is also admitted to practice before the United States District Courts for the Eastern, Middle, and Western Districts of Tennessee.

Mr. Priest’s academic excellence and commitment to the profession have been recognized throughout his career. He is a member of the prestigious Order of the Coif, the Knoxville Bar Association, the Tennessee Bar Association, the Knoxville Bar Foundation (invitation only), and the Tennessee Bar Foundation (invitation only). From 2005-2015, he served as an adjunct professor in the Advocacy Program at The University of Tennessee College of Law and was a member of the Advisory Board for the College of Law’s Advocacy Clinic, reflecting his dedication to mentoring the next generation of trial lawyers.

Peer recognition has consistently placed Mr. Priest among the top attorneys in East Tennessee. He holds an AV Preeminent rating from Martindale‑Hubbell—the highest distinction awarded for legal ability and ethical standards through peer review.  He has been repeatedly recognized for many years by Knoxville-area attorneys and judges as one of Knoxville’s Top Attorneys in Cityview magazine. In 2026, Mr. Priest was named the #1 Divorce/Family Law attorney in all of the greater Knoxville area by his fellow attorneys and judges as well, a distinction for which he was most appreciative as recognition for his tireless work on behalf of his clients.      

Mr. Priest’s practice emphasizes litigation and trial advocacy.  One of his main areas of focus is representing clients in family law and domestic relations cases, often with significant assets and involving professionals, business owners, and other high net worth individuals.  He also represents plaintiffs in personal injury and wrongful death cases on a regular basis. In all his cases, Mr. Priest guides clients through some of life’s most difficult and personal challenges with honesty and professionalism. In addition to litigation, Mr. Priest frequently participates in mediations and is a Rule 31 Listed Mediator by the Tennessee Supreme Court.

Based in Knox County, Mr. Priest represents clients throughout East Tennessee and has handled cases across the Tennessee when needed. A regular speaker in continuing legal education programs, he has lectured for the Knoxville Bar Association and the National Business Institute on topics involving personal injury and family law.

Outside the practice of law, Mr. Priest is married to his wife, Kristi, and has two daughters, Kate (in medical school at UT Memphis) and Annie (undergrad at UT Knoxville) and two stepchildren, Kate (living and working in Charleston SC) and Will (soccer player for Maryville College). He enjoys snow skiing, spending time on the lake, and playing golf. An instrument-rated private pilot, Mr. Priest also enjoys flying his Beechcraft Bonanza, both in support of his law practice and for family adventures.