Sam, a partner with NRS Injury Law, has been practicing law in the Columbus area since 2013. He has focused his practice on helping injured workers navigate through the complexities of Ohio’s workers’ compensation system. He focuses his practice on the management of the firm’s Columbus Office. Over the years, he has distinguished himself by his commitment to his practice, his clients, and his community. Sam has been named by Best Lawyers in its list of Ones to Watch in Workers’ Compensation, Personal Injury, and Employment Law. He has also been included in the Super Lawyers list of Rising Stars for workers’ compensation. Sam has served as the Workers’ Compensation Section Chair for both the Ohio Association for Justice (OAJ) and the Columbus Bar Association (CBA).
Sam is a graduate of The University of Toledo College of Law and the University of Kentucky. He lives in Bexley with his wife and daughter. Sam serves on the Board of Directors’ of Wexner Heritage Village, as well as Klarity Medical Products. He is also very active in his local community and was elected to Bexley City Council in 2021.
Professional Organizations:
Ohio Association for Justice
– Executive Committee Member (2021-Present)
– Board Member (2020-Present)
– Workers’ Compensation Section Chair (2021-22)
– Workers’ Compensation Vice Chair OAJ (2020-21)
Ohio State Bar Association
– OSBA Leadership Academy (2019)
Columbus Bar Association
– Workers’ Compensation Committee Chair (2020-21)
– CBA Barrister Leadership Program (2018)
Central Ohio Association for Justice
Community Activities:
Wexner Heritage Village, Board of Directors (2021-Present)
Klarity Medical Products, Board of Directors (2019-Present)
City of Bexley, Complaint Liaison (2020-2022)
City of Bexley, Charter Review Commission (2020-2021)
City of Bexley, City Council (2022-Present)
Awards & Recognition
Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch – Workers’ Compensation, Personal Injury, and Employment Law, 2022 & 2023
Super Lawyers, Rising Star: Workers’ Compensation, 2021, 2022 & 2023
The National Trial Lawyers: Top 40 Under 40
Bar Admissions
United States District Court Southern District of Ohio, 2014
Education
University of Toledo College of Law, J.D., 2013
University of Kentucky, B.A., 2010
