Adam Aliano focuses his practice on complex litigation and investigations. He has represented major financial, manufacturing, and technology companies as well as DoD contractors in civil litigation, government investigations, and internal investigations. His experience spans all phases of litigation, including pretrial proceedings, trial, and appeal. He has drafted dispositive motions and appellate briefs in state and federal court; prepared fact and expert witnesses for trial; taken depositions; and drafted presentations on behalf of clients to the DOJ.

Prior to joining the firm, Mr. Aliano served in the United States Navy Judge Advocate General’s (JAG) Corps in litigation, counsel and leadership roles across the globe. During his service, Mr. Aliano prosecuted or supervised the prosecution of over 75 criminal matters through adjudication and served as agency counsel for numerous civil matters in conjunction with the Department of Justice. He also has extensive experience in criminal and administrative investigations at the federal, state and local levels. 

Before his legal career, Mr. Aliano served as a surface warfare officer in the US Navy, during which time he deployed multiple times in support of national tasking. He received numerous individual and unit awards for his service including his selection as the junior officer leader of the year for all surface forces in the Pacific Fleet. 

Mr. Aliano also served as an adjunct professor at the United States Naval Academy where he taught courses on constitutional, military and international law. He has authored and co-authored several articles in various forums on a wide range of legal and policy matters.

Mr. Aliano has well over a decade of experience serving as counsel to senior government leaders and continues to serve as a JAG in the Navy Reserves.