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Sam has a broad practice in complex commercial litigation that includes business divorce cases; contract, fraud, and tort claims; trademark and copyright infringement matters; whistleblower claims; legal and accounting malpractice claims; and cooperative/condominium and commercial landlord/tenant disputes. Many of his clients are the owners of small businesses.Sam guides clients through complicated, often emotional, matters with empathy and insight. He identifies the critical issues and develops strategy on that basis, with an eye to fostering the most effective resolutions. Sam protects his clients’ interests aggressively through all stages of litigation, whether cross-examining a witness or negotiating a settlement, while his even keel keeps the temperature down between counsel and parties to help promote productive solutions.Before joining Schlam Stone, Sam was associated with Stroock Stroock & Lavan, focusing on complex commercial and securities litigation. At Stroock, he helped litigate a constitutional dispute that was successfully appealed to the United States Supreme Court. He clerked for the Hon. Charles P. Sifton in the Eastern District of New York.Outside the office, Sam is a member of the Yale Crew Association Board and runs the Y150 Mentoring Program, which provides mentors to Yale undergraduate crew team members by matching them with alumni.Attorney AdvertisingPrior results do not guarantee a similar outcome