About Joseph Blaise
Joseph Blaise Adams is a licensed attorney admitted to practice law in the State of California. He was admitted to the California State Bar in 1998. His license is currently in active status. Mr. Adams is a partner at Bassi Edlin Huie & Blum LLP, a law firm located in San Francisco, California. He has been practicing law for over 27 years, serving clients throughout the San Francisco Bay Area.
Mr. Adams earned his Juris Doctor degree from the University of San Francisco School of Law. Prior to law school, he completed his undergraduate education at the University of California, Santa Cruz, receiving a Bachelor of Arts degree. During his time at the University of San Francisco School of Law, he developed a strong foundation in environmental and litigation law.
Mr. Adams concentrates his practice in the areas of environmental law, toxic torts, and product liability. He represents individuals and businesses in matters involving pollution, hazardous materials, and environmental compliance. His practice encompasses all stages of litigation, including initial case evaluation, discovery, mediation, settlement negotiations, and trial proceedings in both state and federal courts.
Throughout his career, Mr. Adams has handled cases in the Superior Court of California for the County of San Francisco, the United States District Court for the Northern District of California, and the United States Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit. He has also appeared before the California Court of Appeal on multiple occasions. Prior to joining Bassi Edlin Huie & Blum LLP, he worked as an associate at a mid-size litigation firm in San Francisco for five years.
Mr. Adams is an active member of the State Bar of California. He is also a member of the American Bar Association Section of Environment, Energy, and Resources. He has been recognized by trade organizations, operators, and insurance carriers throughout the western United States as an authority on dry cleaning operations and liability. Mr. Adams is fluent in English and Spanish, allowing him to serve the diverse communities of the San Francisco Bay Area effectively.
