Sam’s practice includes a broad range of cases involving civil rights, wrongful death, employment, government and corporate liability, and personal injury.
Sam earned his B.A. from St. Edward’s University in Austin, TX and his J.D. at the University of Washington School of Law. At UW, Sam worked on the Editorial Board of the Washington Journal of Law, Technology, and Arts, in which he published an article recently cited at the Ninth Circuit. He also served as a Judicial Extern to Judge Brad Maxa of the Washington Court of Appeals. Sam got his start with Connelly Law Offices as a Summer Associate during law school.
Sam works hard to represent his clients' interests zealously. He is a practiced advocate who prides himself on his ability to strategically handle cases to obtain the best results possible for his clients.
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Acquired: 2017
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2301 N 30th St, Tacoma, WA, 98403-3322
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Posted by anonymous | August 18, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Sometimes you can’t get justice, but you can get even
This review is well overdue. Sam represented me in a civil suit. I was wronged and I was emotionally overwhelmed by what had happened to me. To say that Sam was sensitive to my emotional state is an understatement, yet he was able to work with me and achieve a favorable outcome. I believed that the o...
"Sam is an excellent attorney and tireless advocate for his clients. He is smart and diligent. And as an active member of the local legal community, Sam has developed great relationships with attorneys and judges."
"What sets Sam apart from other smart and skilled attorneys is his exceptional professionalism and upbeat attitude. He is a compassionate attorney as well as a hard worker, excellent legal writer, and effective advocate. I've had the pleasure of working with Sam in the past and would be happy to work with him again."
"I worked with Sam in law school and as a member of WSAJ. Sam is smart, hard-working, and honest. He does tremendous work, and is a wonderful person."
Personal injury lawyer
Litigation lawyer
Personal injury lawyer
2017 - Present
Attorney, Connelly Law Offices, PLLC
2016 - 2016
Summer Associate, Connelly Law Offices, PLLC
2019 - Present
Tacoma-Pierce County Bar FoundationBoard Member
2017 - Present
Tacoma Pierce County Bar Association, Young Lawyers SectionMember
2017 - Present
Washington State Association for JusticeEagle Member
Obtained $1.5 million settlement for two young women who were gang-raped on an overnight school trip
Obtained $350,000 settlement in claim against Child Protective Services for man falsely labeled child sex abuser after falsified evidence was entered in investigation
2017
JD - Juris Doctor