I am passionate about justice and strive to give each case in my office the individual care and concern it deserves. My passion for justice carries over to non-professional activities as well. I am the on the boards of the Indiana Center for Middle East Peace, Arab Fest - Fort Wayne, Fort Wayne for Refugees and the Freedom House. I am also a member of the National Lawyers Guild.
Practice areas
29 years, 100 cases
27 years, 100 cases
27 years, 100 cases
30 years, 100 cases
Languages spoken
English
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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IN | Active In Good Standing | 1990 | 01/10/2021 |
Legal answers | 8 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
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Social Justice Award | Welcoming Fort Wayne Diversity Award | 2018 |
Pro Bono Award | United States District Court - ND Indiana | 1996 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Partner | Snow and Sauertteig, LLP | 1994 - 2001 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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Fort Wayne for Syrian Refugees | Board Member | 2015 - Present |
Indiana Center for Middle East Peace | Board Chair | 2014 - Present |
National Lawyers Guild | Member | 2014 - Present |
Publication name | Title | Date |
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Indiana Court of Appeals | Sonya Winchell v. Taco Bell | 2006 |
North Eastern Reporter | JAVIER VERGARA v. John DOAN, M.D., | 1992 |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Valparaiso University School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 1990 |
Ball State University | BS - Bachelor of Science | 1985 |
Conference name | Title | Date |
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The Syrian Refugee Crisis – Facts vs. Fiction | Refugee Status | 2016 |
Global Crisis, Local Action: Syrian Refugees and the Fort Wayne Community | Refugee Resettlement | 2015 |
Case name | Outcome |
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Sonya Winchell v. Remco Guy, et al. | Reversal of trial court, settlement. |
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Timothy Logan, Contracts and agreements Attorney on Mar 26, 2018
Relationship: Worked together on matter
I endorse this lawyer. I have worked with Sam since he began practicing and know him to be thorough, conscientious and knowledgeable practitioner. Sam is additionally an excellent communicator (with his clients and before the court), and public speaker (including concerning important civic issues).
Alexander Ostrovsky, Car accident Attorney on Nov 7, 2014
Relationship: Friend
I have known Sam for many years. He is an ethical and astute legal practitioner. I would recommend him in a heart beat for anyone seeking legal assistance in the North-East Indiana area.
John Drier, Car accident Attorney on Oct 14, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. Sam is a very conscientious, caring and thorough lawyer. You cannot find a finer lawyer.
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