Sam represents clients in significant litigation, MDLs and class actions involving consumer products, data privacy and security, website tracking technologies, food safety, transportation, maritime incidents, toxic torts, health care and commercial matters. Sam has tried cases throughout the United States in state and federal court and in arbitration proceedings. In complex litigation matters, Sam serves as national, regional and local counsel depending on the client's needs.
In the food industry, Sam represents retailers and manufacturers in product labeling and food safety matters, including product recalls, U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) regulation and compliance. Sam has also defended substantial lawsuits alleging contamination of products and resulting injuries and losses. In the area of commercial litigation, Sam represents clients in matters involving insurance coverage, data breach response, wills and trusts, real estate, breach of contract, theft of trade secrets, defamation and intellectual property.
A trained mediator, Sam is well-versed in all forms of alternative dispute resolution and is a AAA Arbitrator. Based on his training and substantial litigation experience, Sam seeks the earliest and best resolution for the client in whatever dispute is presented.