$ 400-600 per hour
Samuel M. Leaf
About Samuel
Biography
Since 1997, Mr. Leaf has represented U.S. and international clients in a wide variety of civil litigation matters in federal and state courts, including insurance matters, alter ego and successor liability actions, mass torts, and business and contract disputes. Mr. Leaf also has extensive experience representing media clients, from international news and book publishers to local newspapers and reporters, in defamation and privacy actions, trademark, copyright and false advertising disputes, and press access matters. As an experienced litigator, he has handled cases from inception through trial in New York, Connecticut and California, among other jurisdictions.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Litigation
60%
28 years
Employment and Labor
40%
28 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Retainer
Sometimes
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in Connecticut for 12 years
State: Connecticut
Acquired: 2013
No misconduct found
Licensed in New York for 27 years
State: New York
Acquired: 1998
No misconduct found
Location
The Law Office of Samuel M. Leaf, LLC
37 Franklin Street, Suite 2, Westport, CT, 06880
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Samuel M. Leaf's Reviews
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Posted by Frank | November 14, 2016 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Sam knows his stuff!
I was referred to Sam by one of his previous happy clients. I was in the middle of a civil situation and I didn't know where to turn. Once I spoke to Sam and had a consultation I felt much better. He is well educated and knows what is right and what is wrong. He has a lot of experience and is easy to...
Posted by anonymous | November 20, 2015 | Hired Attorney
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
Very competent attorney
Sam represented me in a highly contested divorce case. I had a lot at stake and a lot going on. Sam listens to the issues and works diligently to research and resolve all the issues. He is very smart, personable and well educated. He truly cares about his clients and works tirelessly for them. Havin...
Samuel M. Leaf's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Attorney Leaf is always well-prepared, knowledgeable, and extremely experienced. I endorse this lawyer."
"Another attorney with Attorney Leaf's experience in litigation is hard to find in Fairfield County. I endorse this lawyer."
"Sam is well spoken, an excellent legal writer, and great with clients. I endorse this lawyer."
"Attorney Leaf is a clear thinker, a brilliant writer, and a skilled advocate. I endorse this lawyer."
"Sam has extensive knowledge of litigation with a specialization in media."
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Experience
Honors
1997
Law Review Award, Brooklyn Law School
Work Experience
2014 - Present
Founder, The Law Office of Samuel M. Leaf, LLC
2005 - 2013
Attorney, Willkie Farr & Gallagher, LLP
1997 - 2001
Associate, O'Melveny & Myers, LLP
Associations
2013 - Present
Connecticut Bar AssociationAttorney Member
2004 - Present
National Center for Science EducationLegal Advisory Panel
1998 - Present
New York State Bar AssociationAttorney Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Verizon v. Yellow Book
Settled
Education
1997
Brooklyn Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1989
Kenyon College
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Languages
English