Owner · Attorney at Law
Adam J. Stewart is one of California’s premier litigators, with over 30 years of trial experience representing clients across Central and Northern California. As founding partner at Moorad, Clark & Stewart, he leads the firm’s most complex litigation work and has built a reputation for taking on high-profile cases where the stakes — and the public spotlight — are at their highest.
Adam’s practice is distinguished by its range. He has earned nationwide recognition as lead counsel for Sharon Rocha, mother of Laci Peterson, where he successfully argued to deny convicted murderer Scott Peterson any profits or life insurance proceeds from his wife’s death. Closer to home, he represents families, businesses, and public employees throughout the Central Valley in cases that often shape local headlines.
His current practice focuses on:
Lead counsel for Sharon Rocha, mother of Laci Peterson, in the action to deny convicted murderer Scott Peterson any profits or life insurance proceeds tied to his wife’s death. Nationally covered.
Represented the family of Turlock High basketball coach Jonathan Williams, killed in a December 2023 three-vehicle collision. Filed a $10 million action in Stanislaus Superior Court; reached settlement on behalf of the family.
Defense counsel for the former CFO and family members of Newman-based Cebro Frozen Foods Inc. in a multimillion-dollar civil action alleging financial misconduct — one of Stanislaus County’s most closely watched commercial disputes.
Filed claim on behalf of parents of a teenager assaulted during school hours at West Valley High School against the Newman-Crows Landing Unified School District.
Representation in a high-profile civil matter involving a Sonora police sergeant and neighborhood dispute that drew regional press coverage.
2025 Best in Modesto — Workers’ Compensation Law
State Bar of California (#167403)
Modesto, CA · Stockton, CA