Samuel Saks | Tempe Personal Injury Lawyer
Samuel Saks
Arizona State and Federal Courts and 9th Circuit Court of Appeals
- Law Office: Guidant Law Firm
- Tempe Law Firms
- Law School: Wayne State University Law School, J.D. 2005
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- Licensed: 19 years
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In personal injury and tort cases, Sam has obtained millions of dollars for clients involved in truck accidents, car accidents, animal attacks, and commercial torts. He has handled a wide range of cases involving serious injury and wrongful death. Sam is also known for his ability to solve complex insurance disputes, including bad faith delays and denials of coverage. Sam has also successfully negotiated down millions of dollars in liens and medical bills for his clients to ensure that they receive the maximum value for their claims.
Sam’s commercial litigation includes representing small- to medium-sized businesses navigating complex litigation over partnership, breach of contract, and commercial transactions.
Sam has been in law practice for more than 15 years. Before founding Guidant Law, Sam worked as a senior law clerk for Chief Judge Sheldon Weisberg at the Arizona Court of Appeals. There, he researched and drafted opinions and memorandum decisions on a wide variety of civil issues. In addition to cases in the Superior Court and Federal District Court, Sam has worked on cases at the U.S. Supreme Court, the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals, and the Arizona Supreme Court.
QUESTIONNAIRE
There have been several cases where I've managed to obtain insurance coverage even when there were very strong legal and factual arguments against it. As an attorney, helping an injured client through a difficult and stressful claims process not only maximize their recovery, but actually make a recovery possible is very rewarding.
What should clients look for in a lawyer?I am a strong believer in picking an attorney that will be upfront and honest with you from the start. Insurance claims can be very difficult and stressful. Many settlements involve medical liens and bills that must be accounted for. The insurance companies and companies defending the claim have far more resources (I know I've defended claims too).
Experience
| Position | Organization | Location | Duration |
|---|---|---|---|
| Co-Founder and Partner | Guidant Law PLC | Tempe, AZ | 2015 to Present |
| Partner | Cantelme & Brown PLC | Phoenix, Arizona | 2007 to 2014 |
| Senior Judicial Law Clerk | Arizona Court of Appeal, Chief Judge Sheldon Weisberg | Phoenix, Arizona | 2005 to 2007 |
Education
| School | Degree | Major | Graduation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wayne State University Law School | J.D. | Law School | 2005 |
| University of Michigan | Bachelors | Philosophy | 2001 |
Admission
| State / Court | Date |
|---|---|
| Arizona | 2006 |
Associations
- Member, Judicial Performance Review Conference Team
Judge Pro Tem, Maricopa County Superior Court
Board Member, State Bar of Arizona Board of Governors | 2009 - Present
Certified Arbitrator, Maricopa County Superior Court
Board Member, Arizona Foundation of Legal Services and Education | 2015 - Present
Chair, State Bar of Arizona Technology Committee | 2012 – 2014
Founder, Legal Aid of Arizona
Honors & Awards
- Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent® Rated | 2017 - Present
Martindale-Hubbell® Judicial Edition: Highest Possible Rating in Legal Ability and Ethical Standards | 2019 - Present
The Best Lawyers in America | 2018 - Present
Southwest Super Lawyers | 2013 - Present
Arizona Finest Lawyers | 2014 - Present
Avvo Rated 10/10
Cases
Successfully obtained millions of dollars in insurance settlements for clients.
Obtained a $4 million judgment for victim of shooting.
Negotiated more than $5 million in medical liens and bills for clients.
Successfully pursued insurance companies for bad faith delay and denials of coverage.
Obtained a 99% reduction in liens on a trucking accident case.
Assisted in obtaining a multi-million-dollar jury verdict in a complex first-party bad faith insurance case.
Represented the fifth-largest U.S. hospitality company in bid protest over food service contract for major convention center.
Represented selected governmental entities, including the Kingdom of Sweden.
Publications
- Author | Representative Payment Under the Social Security Protection Act, 41 Wayne L. Rev. 1569 | 2005
Author | Medical Malpractice Liability Under Chinese and American Law, 18 Michigan Int’l Lawyer 22 | 2005
Author | Call 911: Psychiatry and the New EMTALA Regulations, 32 J. Psychiatry and L. 483 | 2004
Office Hours
| Sun. | Mon. | Tue. | Wed. | Thu. | Fri. | Sat. |
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| 6:00 am - 7:00 pm | 6:00 am - 7:00 pm | 6:00 am - 7:00 pm | 6:00 am - 7:00 pm | 6:00 am - 7:00 pm | 6:00 am - 7:00 pm |
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Additional Info
Sam graduated law school magna cum laude in the top 5% of his class. During law school he served as the Articles Editor of the Law Review and interned for the Chief Justice of the Michigan Supreme Court and various judges in the Federal District Court.
Fee: Sam handles accident and tort cases on a contingency and does not charge hourly fees.
Service Type: Private
Language: Hebrew | English
Update Date: 2020-06-01
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