
Adam Aliano
Senior Associate
Adam Aliano focuses his practice on complex litigation and investigations, representing leading financial institutions, manufacturers, technology firms, and Department of Defense contractors. He advises clients in civil litigation, government inquiries, and internal investigations, with experience spanning all phases of litigation—from pretrial proceedings through trial and appeal. His work includes drafting dispositive motions and appellate briefs in state and federal courts, preparing fact and expert witnesses, conducting depositions, and presenting to the Department of Justice.
Before joining the firm, Mr. Aliano served in the United States Navy Judge Advocate General’s (JAG) Corps, where he held litigation, advisory, and leadership roles worldwide. He prosecuted or supervised over 75 criminal cases and served as agency counsel in numerous civil matters in coordination with the Department of Justice. His background includes extensive experience in criminal and administrative investigations across federal, state, and local jurisdictions.
Earlier in his career, Mr. Aliano served as a surface warfare officer in the U.S. Navy, deploying multiple times in support of national tasking. He earned several individual and unit commendations, including recognition as the Junior Officer Leader of the Year for all surface forces in the Pacific Fleet.
Mr. Aliano also taught constitutional, military, and international law as an adjunct professor at the United States Naval Academy. He has authored and co-authored articles on a range of legal and policy issues.
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.
Recognition
- Selected as a 2026 Fellow in the Boston Bar Association’s Public Interest Leadership Program (PILP)
- Selected for inclusion in Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch for Commercial Litigation (2026).
Insights & News
Credentials
-
Education
-
JD, Harvard Law School, 2017
Editor, National Security Journal -
MA, Defense and Strategic Studies, United States Naval War College, 2022
With Highest Distinction
Vice Admiral James H. Doyle Military Operations and International Law Prize
-
BS, Political Science, United States Naval Academy, 2009
With Merit and Honors
American Political Science Association Award for Undergraduate Work of the Year (Presidency)
-
-
Admissions
-
Massachusetts
-
Credentials
-
Education
-
JD, Harvard Law School, 2017
Editor, National Security Journal -
MA, Defense and Strategic Studies, United States Naval War College, 2022
With Highest Distinction
Vice Admiral James H. Doyle Military Operations and International Law Prize
-
BS, Political Science, United States Naval Academy, 2009
With Merit and Honors
American Political Science Association Award for Undergraduate Work of the Year (Presidency)
-
-
Admissions
-
Massachusetts
-