Adam S. Kreuzer

Partner

Adam S. Kreuzer is a Partner at Carter & Valenti, bringing decades of sophisticated legal experience to the firm. Prior to joining Carter & Valenti, Adam co-founded and built Esp Kreuzer Cores, LLP, where he established a reputation for exceptional client service and strategic legal counsel. Previously, Adam was a partner at Hinshaw & Culbertson. He has tried to jury verdict dozens of cases, including wrongful death cases involving adults and children.

Throughout his career, Adam has dedicated himself to delivering tailored legal solutions that protect his clients' interests and advance their goals. His extensive background allows him to bring an entrepreneurial perspective and deep operational insight to every matter he handles. Now at Carter & Valenti, Adam continues to leverage his comprehensive expertise to guide clients through complex legal landscapes with clarity, dedication, and integrity.

Having built a firm from the ground up, Adam views legal challenges through the pragmatic lens of a business owner. He cuts through legal complexity to deliver sharp, commercially viable advice that moves cases forward and resolves disputes efficiently. His extensive background as a founding partner allows him to bring an entrepreneurial perspective and deep operational insight to every matter he handles. Now at Carter & Valenti, he leverages this agile approach and the firm’s collective strength to safeguard client interests in high-stakes matters. 

 Outside of the office, Adam is a dedicated community leader and environmentalist. He is deeply committed to supporting his community and, most recently, DarkSky International, advocating for the preservation of natural nocturnal skies. An avid cyclist, Adam prefers exploring the local landscape on two wheels and values spending his free time outdoors, biking regional trails, and staying connected with family and friends. 

• Transportation & Trucking Litigation
• Motor Vehicle Litigation
• Premises Liability
• Product Liability
• Construction Litigation
• Commercial Litigation
• Catastrophic Injury & Wrongful Death Defense
• Certified Mediator
• Tri-Panel Arbitrator

University of Illinois Chicago School of Law

     Juris Doctor, cum laude, published Law Review and champion Mock Trial competitor.

Michigan State University

      Bachelor of Arts

State of Illinois

United States District Court for the Northern District of Illinois

United States District Court for the Central District of Illinois

Civic Leadership: Commissioner, Village of Glen Ellyn Planning Commission; Member, Glen Ellyn Betterment Committee; Former Commissioner and Chairperson, Village of Glen Ellyn Environmental Commission (serving over 10 years).

Environmental Advocacy: Former Delegate, DarkSky International (2020–2025); Founder and Leader, DarkSky Chicago (focused on promoting and preserving the nocturnal environment and reducing light pollution).

Conservation & Community Initiatives: Longtime Advocate, Sierra Club's Cool Cities initiative; Volunteer Mushroom Monitor, Forest Preserve District of DuPage County; Longtime Volunteer, DuPage County PADS.

Transportation/Trucking

Case: Samanich v. Sanchez Paving Co., et al.

Court: Circuit Court of Cook County, IL

Judge: Judge James Michael Varga

Plaintiff's Counsel: Christopher Norem and Cole Munvez of Parente & Norem

Client: Sanchez Paving Co. and Tracy Thompson

Facts: Defendant driver slowly pulled his tractor trailer out of a refinery driveway across Plaintiff's lane of travel. Plaintiff was driving 50 to 55 miles per hour and no traffic control signals controlling his lane of travel. Plaintiff's Jeep ran into the side of the tractor trailer requiring a 90 minute extraction. Plaintiff claimed almost $1 million in medical specials for multiple upper extremity fractures, two spinal fusion surgeries, and emotional distress. Plaintiff asked the jury for $24,500,000 in damages.

Result: Jury verdict of $2,350,000 after 50% off $4,700,000. Defendants' last offer was $4,000,000. Due to a high-low agreement, Plaintiff received $3,500,000.