Robert McAdam

Partner

Robert came to law as a second career committed to the idea that excellent skill, knowledge, and representation are not just a goal, but an absolute requirement.  As Managing Partner of KPM LAW’s Fairfax Office, Robert put together and manages an aggressive team of litigation professionals committed to aggressive, efficient and responsive promotion of client interests.

Robert focuses his practice on the defense of large loss and complex commercial and construction claims, contract disputes, professional and business liabilities, commercial transportation accidents, and premises liability, as well as insurance coverage analysis and litigation.  He has tried numerous cases in both state and federal courts and has successfully argued in the appellate courts of Virginia, Maryland and the Fourth Circuit.

After graduating from the University of Virginia, Robert received a full scholarship to study opera at the Academy of Vocal Arts in Philadelphia.  He sang for ten years on stages from the east coast to Chicago before returning to law school at the College of William and Mary, where he took second place in William Mary’s National Moot Court competition and was a member of the I’Anson-Hoffman Inns of Court.  Robert is happily married and also manages his boy-girl twins and a wonderful mixed-breed, rescue dog.

Bob joined KPM LAW in January 2005. Since that time his practice has been devoted almost entirely to defending employers and their workers' compensation carriers before the Virginia Workers' Compensation Commission. He is a member of the seven attorney workers' compensation team at KPM LAW.

Bob has tried hundreds of matters throughout the state before the Virginia Workers' Compensation Commission for KPM LAW. He has also appeared before the Court of Appeals on many occasions.

Bob has lectured extensively on all aspects of the Virginia Compensation Act, both in public settings and in house for a number of insurance companies and self-insured employers.

Bob gives generously of his time as a member of the Board of Directors of the Roanoke non-profit, Kids Soar (www.kidssoar.org) He has been President of this organization since 2016. During the COVID-19 pandemic, Kids Soar is distributing 1600 meals a week to needy families in the Roanoke Valley. Bob has also coached his 18th Dale Carnegie "Skills for Success" class recently.