Sam is an attorney at Walsh Markus McDougal & DeBellis LLP. Sam joined WMMD in November 2023 and focuses his practice in areas of corporate structuring and transactional law, complex business litigation, contract and business tort litigation, intellectual property and restrictive covenant litigation, construction litigation, and real estate and zoning litigation. Before joining WMMD, Sam was a partner at the boutique business law firm, Pierce Jewett, PLLC (formerly Pierce McCoy, PLLC) where he opened the firm’s New York City office.

Sam handles litigation cases involving breach of contract, business breakups/divorce, corporate control disputes, breach of fiduciary duties, M&A transactions, business and real estate valuations, forensic accounting, and construction litigation. Sam performs contract drafting, corporate structuring, and litigation-avoidance strategies.

Sam leads WMMD’s corporate and commercial litigation practice representing business and business owners across various industries. Whether it is during periods of high hope of a new business deal or during the periods of frustration of a dispute, Sam represents businesses and business owners with creative options to help achieve their goals.

Outside of the law, Sam loves traveling with his wife, Claire, and their dog Peggy, and playing golf and softball.