Adele Karoum

Adele Karoum is an associate in the Eminent Domain Department at Richards, Watson & Gershon.  Adele represents municipalities and public agencies throughout the eminent domain process, with a focus on public transit projects.  At RWG, Adele also works with local governments on agreements for real estate transactions related to easements and access for public works projects. 

Professional Experience

Adele has more than six years of experience as an attorney representing public and private clients in litigation and appellate matters.  Adele has litigated a variety of condemnation issues including claims for severance damages, loss of business goodwill, and precondemnation damages. She has experience handling real estate acquisition for public works projects, including litigation, preparation of purchase and sale agreements, right of entry agreements, deeds, and other real estate related documents. 

Prior to joining Richards, Watson & Gershon, Adele represented clients in litigation and appellate matters in state and federal courts in California and Nevada. Her background includes representation of government entities including cities, counties, and police. In addition to her experience with public entities, Adele’s experience includes product liability in serious injury and death cases, defense of health care providers, real estate law, and contract litigation.  She is a skilled written and oral advocate for complex legal matters.  

Honors & Awards

Mountain States Super Lawyers Magazine, Rising Star, 2017 and 2018

San Diego Law Review, Member

CALI Award for Highest Grade in Corporations

Professional and Community Affiliations

International Rights of Way Association (IRWA) - Member (2023-Present)

Fund Raising Events Chair - South High Swim Boosters (2023-Present)

We the People Committee, Appointed Committee Member for State Bar of Nevada (2017-2019)

Southern Nevada Association of Women Attorneys, Member (2016-2018)