From serving community members as a young teen while working in local restaurants and retail shops, to working in a factory for summer work during college, to representing injured Ohio workers at the state’s largest workers’ compensation and injury firm, Sam Marcellino commits himself daily to doing his part.
Sam’s ethos of service began long before his legal career. As an undergrad, Sam volunteered through his fraternity, Phi Delta Theta. While President of his law school Student Bar Association, he won several awards for his community service. He also won the Dean’s Award for his academic achievements. Simultaneously, Sam served as a Certified Legal Intern for the City of Toledo Prosecutor’s Office where he assisted attorneys with trial preparation, successfully prosecuted several misdemeanor trials, negotiated plea deals, responded to discovery requests, researched legal issues, and drafted memoranda.
Sam immediately dove into workers’ compensation law after passing the bar in 2013. He dedicated his career to people, not corporations, and in addition to worker’s comp, he’s also worked in consumer protection, landlord-tenant litigation, personal injury, and employment law. Prior to joining NRS Injury Law, Sam managed a workers’ compensation department at a Plaintiff’s law firm while overseeing more than 1,000 cases in various stages of litigation.
In September 2021, Sam joined the team at NRS Injury Law as a partner managing the Columbus office. Every day, Sam works closely with the other partners while simultaneously guiding his team in representing thousands of injured workers across Ohio. His leadership, combined with his tenacity and drive, are evidenced in exemplary results for the firm’s clients.
Drawing from a personal dedication to making Ohio better for his wife, daughter, family, and community, Sam leverages exceptional emotional intelligence and objective reasoning in all his casework.
Outside the office and courtroom, Sam is passionate about helping his community flourish and prosper. Sam works closely with the Ohio Association for Justice, where he advocates for legislation to protect Ohio workers. Sam is also an elected member of the City of Bexley City Council, where he loyally represents his community and works daily to improve it.
Community Involvement
When he’s not managing cases, counseling clients, litigating, or working in his elected roles and volunteer capacities, Sam spends important time with his wife and daughter. He attends sporting events, golfs, and enjoys quiet days at home watching his daughter learn new skills and develop ever-changing interests.
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