John Adams (lawyer)

John Adams (1735–1826) was an American lawyer, diplomat, and the second President of the United States. As a lawyer, he is renowned for defending British soldiers involved in the Boston Massacre, emphasizing the right to a fair trial. Adams was a founding father who helped shape American independence, serving as a delegate to the Continental Congress and contributing to the Declaration of Independence. His legal and political work established principles of justice and government that continue to influence the United States.