Faculty Bio
Contact Information
Marc D. Adelman
Adjunct Professor of Law
- JD, 1978, Thomas Jefferson School of Law
- BA, 1972, Western Illinois University
Areas of Expertise
Professor Adelman teaches oral advocacy skills.
Professional Experience
Adelman is a principal for Adelman & Coffin in San Diego, where he practices in the fields of business, insurance, estate, personal injury and product liability litigation. His clients consist of insurance companies, major corporations, charitable institutions, small businesses and individuals.
Honors and Affiliations
Adelman received the prestigious Bernard E. Witkin Award presented by the Law Library Justice Foundation in 1998. The San Diego County Bar Association named him San Diego’s Legal Professional of the Year in 1985 and 1999. He is a former president of the State Bar of California and past president of the San Diego County Bar Association.




