Samuel Adam Leven

Samuel Adam Leven

also known as Sam Leven

5.0
Rating: 9.5

Licensed for 15 years

Family Lawyer at Oakton, VA
Practice Areas: Family, Appeals, Landlord & Tenant, Litigation

2915 Hunter Mill Rd Ste 18, Oakton, VA

About Samuel

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Litigation 10%

Includes contract litigation, defamation, debt collection, etc.

10%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in District of Columbia for 11 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 2014

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Virginia for 15 years

State: Virginia

Acquired: 2010

Active

No misconduct found

Location

The Baldwin Law Firm, LLC

2915 Hunter Mill Rd Ste 18, Oakton, VA, 22124-1716

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Samuel Adam Leven's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

11 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 6 reviews | Advocacy

Posted by Colin | January 05, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Landlord & Tenant

Great support during a landlord issue

My two roommates and I consulted with Sam as we began to encounter difficulties with an increasingly belligerent landlord. When it became apparent we'd need to hire a lawyer to fend off illegal action by the landlord, Sam already knew much of our case and so we hired him without needing to look at ot...her lawyers. Without a doubt, we never would have been able to handle the landlord's harassment without Sam intervening, acting as a buffer, and reminding the landlord (constantly) about legal provisions that governed what they could and could not do to us as tenants. He knew Virginia tenancy law, read our lease, and never hesitated to tell us or the landlord when something was in or out of bounds legally. In the end, we escaped the landlord at the end of our lease, received much of our security deposit back, and do not expect to be taken to court for any reason by the landlord. Sam was always quick to respond to our questions, explain the consequences of some of the actions we discussed with him, and ready to give his legal advice and yet allow us to make a choice.

Posted by Amanda | December 27, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

best lawyer experience

Mr. Leven was very kind with his time and very detailed with his work. His professionalism was above and beyond and he made a very stressful experience much easier for me and I felt safer being represented by him in the court of law. I was very satisfied with his work and would call him again if in n...eed in the future.

Posted by anonymous | September 16, 2015 | Debt Collection

Excellent Attorney

Samuel is an excellent Attorney. He really takes his time to review your case and explain everything to you. He will go above and beyond to handle your case. There are so many attorneys in this communicate but you want someone that will focus on your case like his own. Then you need to work with Att...orney Samuel. I received a letter from a greedy collection agency that were trying to scam me and sue me at court. I was very stress and scared at the beginning but Attorney took my case and fought for me. I was really happy because I was able to focus on school and my family. Due to the help of Attorney Samuel, I'm almost done with my MBA. If you need an attorney who will focus more on your case and will not waste your time, go with Attorney Samuel. You will never be disappointed.

Posted by Mimi | September 13, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes

Skillful legal advisor and negotiator

Sam Leven efficiently resolved my issue, and I was more than satisfied with his professional comportment and performance. Before working with Sam, I talked with three other attorneys, but selected Sam because of how he answered my questions during our free 30 minute consultation, reviews from other s...atisfied clients, his competitive rate, and that he graduated from UVA, a top 10 law school. Additionally, the Baldwin Law Firm's website has helpful resources for potential clients, and he keeps a legal blog, which gave me confidence in his professional commitment. Sam is very responsive in his communications, and if he knew he wouldn't be available because he was in court, he would let me know. Without my prompting, Sam pro-actively followed up with opposing counsel, focused on my priorities, took the lead developing an initial plan, advised me on a course of action, and was open to my suggested changes. I felt comfortable asking Sam questions, and he impressed me by the thoroughness of his answers. He may have been on multiple other cases, but I always knew that he would respond to me within a day or two. For his expertise and skill, Sam exceeded my expectations.

Posted by anonymous | September 10, 2015 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Client Comments on services

Samuel Leven is a great lawyer that provides exceptional legal advice and services to his clients. Prior to selecting him I conducted market research and determined that his rates and level of professionalism were both competitive based to the type of services needed. Throughout the legal p...roceedings Sam demonstrated that he possesses a deep wealth of knowledge of the state and federal laws and guidance as it relates to family law. Throughout the duration of the entire process associated with the legal services that he provided, in representing me as my divorce attorney, the advice that he provided was on point and the results were noteworthy. Unfortunately a divorce is a very stressful and difficult process for all parties involved. Sam's advice and guidance demonstrated that he is sensitive to this. Through the sound advice and guidance that Sam provided, his guidance served as a buffer and excellent sounding board, which allowies me to navigate the associated difficulties legally based on his skillful, highly professional knowledgeable use of the law. At every turn he provided me what my options were, and which one would provide me the best outcome. As a result in every area of concern Sam demonstrated that he is a veteran lawyer in his craft with a deep wealth of relevant effective knowledge. He is also sensitive to his clients needs and concerns. And has the ability to put them in perspective and address how they are affected by state and federal laws. In short Dam meets and exceeds expectations, and as a result provided a very successful outcome. I very strongly recommend Samuel Leven as a family lawyer to anyone who needs this type of service for such a life changing event as a divorce.

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Samuel Adam Leven's Lawyer Endorsements

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James Montana

Family lawyer | Sep 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"If I needed a family lawyer, I would go to Sam first - and I have family lawyers in the family. Don't take it from me, though: I warmly encourage potential clients (and fellow members of the bar) to read his thoughts on family law at http://thelawisyourfriend.blogspot.com/."

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Experience

Rating:  9.5 (Superb)

Honors

2018

Distinguished, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2013

Client Champion - Gold, Martindale-Hubbell

Work Experience

2010 - Present

Associate, The Baldwin Law Firm, LLC

2010 - 2010

Fellow, Loudoun County Public Defender

Associations

2017 - Present

Virginia State Bar, Fifth District Committee - Section III

Member

Virginia Trial Lawyers Association

Virginia Trial Lawyers Association, Family Law Section

Fairfax Bar Association

Fairfax Bar Association, Family Law Section

Fairfax Bar Association, Circuit Court Committee

Fairfax Bar Association, Legislative Committee

Chair

Education

2010

University of Virginia School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2007

University of Virginia

B.A.

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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