Background
Adams, Daniel Nelson was born on December 30, 1909.
Adams, Daniel Nelson was born on December 30, 1909.
Bachelor of Arts in History & English, Yale University, 1932. Bachelor of Laws, Harvard University, 1935.
Law clerk to Honorary Leonard Hand United States Court Appeals (2nd circuit), 1935—1936. Associate Davis Polk & Wardwell, New York City, 1936—1949, partner, 1949—1970, head tax department, 1950—1977, managing partner, 1970—1977, senior counsel, 1977—2007. Served in Army Air Corps.
Member American Bar Association, New York State Bar Association, Association of Bar of City of New York, New York County Lawyers Association, American Law Institute.
Married Diana Gerli (deceased 1995). 1 child Daniel Junior.
