Mr. Samuel Saks
Arizona State and Federal Courts and 9th Circuit Court of Appeals
Experience:
19 years
Language(s):
Hebrew | English
Samuel Saks | Tempe Personal Injury Lawyer
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About Samuel
Sam Saks has extensive experience in all phases of litigation, including discovery, motion practice, trial, mediation, and appeal. In addition to his legal practice, Sam serves as a pro tem judge in Maricopa County Superior Court, conducting numerous settlement conferences in civil cases. He is one of the youngest members of the State Bar Board of Governors and has served in leading roles on the Mentorship, Technology, and Rules committees. He is also the founder of Legal Aid of Arizona, providing free legal referrals to the community.
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.
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.
Sam handles accident and tort cases on a contingency and does not charge hourly fees.
Experience
Co-Founder and Partner
Guidant Law PLC
2015 to Present
Tempe, AZ
Partner
Cantelme & Brown PLC
2007 to 2014
Phoenix, Arizona
Senior Judicial Law Clerk
Arizona Court of Appeal, Chief Judge Sheldon Weisberg
2005 to 2007
Phoenix, Arizona
Admission
Arizona
2006
Education
University of Michigan
Bachelors (Philosophy)
2001
Recognitions & Achievements
Associations
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Member, Judicial Performance Review Conference Team
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Judge Pro Tem, Maricopa County Superior Court
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Board Member, State Bar of Arizona Board of Governors2009 - Present
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Certified Arbitrator, Maricopa County Superior Court
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Board Member, Arizona Foundation of Legal Services and Education2015 - Present
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Chair, State Bar of Arizona Technology Committee –2012 / 2014
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Founder, Legal Aid of Arizona
Honors / Awards
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Martindale-Hubbell® AV Preeminent® Rated2017 - Present
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Martindale-Hubbell® Judicial Edition: Highest Possible Rating in Legal Ability and Ethical Standards2019 - Present
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The Best Lawyers in America2018 - Present
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Southwest Super Lawyers2013 - Present
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Arizona Finest Lawyers2014 - Present
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Avvo Rated 10/10
Notable Work
Cases
Representative Matters
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 Reative Payment Under the Social Security Protection Act, 41 Wayne L. Rev.
present / 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
Questions & Answers
Please describe a case in the last year or two where you made a big difference.
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).
Additional Info
Guidant Law Firm Highlights
Accident & Injury, Intellectual Property, Real Estate
Firm Size:
7 attorneys, plus support staff
Firm Locations:
1
Languages:
English, Hebrew