Sam is an experienced environmental and commercial litigator. Sam’s environmental work focuses on toxic tort defense, with a special emphasis on the nuclear industry. In his commercial practice, Sam brings and defends complex disputes in state and federal court throughout the country, with a particular focus on cross-border disputes for foreign companies. As a trial lawyer, Sam has also taken and defended witnesses, argued motions, and presented closing argument in federal court.
Sam maintains an active pro bono practice, centered on access-to-housing and rule-of-law issues. Among others, Sam has successfully brought and defended cases against predatory landlords in Washington, D.C., unconstitutional Executive Branch policies, and unlawful immigration detention.
Sam graduated magna cum laude, Order of the Coif from Georgetown University Law Center, where he was an Articles Editor on the Georgetown Law Journal. He earned his B.A. in Government, magna cum laude, from Georgetown as well.
Perspectives
Credentials
Education
- J.D., Georgetown University Law Center, 2020, magna cum laude, Order of the Coif
- B.A., History and Government, Georgetown University, 2016, magna cum laude, with honors
Admissions
- District of Columbia
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the First Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit
- U.S. Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit
- U.S. District Court, District of Colorado
- U.S. District Court, District of Columbia
Clerkships
- U.S. District Court, District of Columbia, The Honorable Colleen Kollar-Kotelly 11/01/2021 - 10/01/2023