Real estate has always been a part of Sam’s life.

Coming from a family that has owned and managed a significant real estate portfolio, including multi-family properties and shopping centers, he developed an early and deep appreciation for the industry.  With over a decade of experience as an attorney, Sam provides comprehensive counsel to businesses and individuals across all asset classes, handling acquisitions, financings, leasing, and title and survey matters.

Sam advises developers, owners, operators, lenders, and managers on a wide range of commercial and residential real estate transactions. He has established a reputation within the firm as the go-to attorney for complex title matters, trust-related real estate issues, and intricate registry of deeds research. His ability to navigate evolving market conditions—whether related to title complexities, deal structuring, or fluctuating interest rates—makes him a trusted resource for clients with high-stakes real estate matters.

Before joining Rubin Rudman, Sam worked at a Boston-based real estate law firm and served as in-house counsel for a New England convenience store chain, gaining valuable insight into the intersection of legal strategy and business operations. Known for his pragmatic, responsive, and down-to-earth approach, he prides himself on being a flexible and adaptable problem-solver, ensuring his clients achieve their goals efficiently and effectively.

Legal Solutions

Strategic Transactions for Family-Owned Real Estate Companies

Counsel for a family real estate company in the acquisition and sale of multi-family properties and shopping center properties, ensuring seamless transactions and long-term portfolio growth.

Expansion of a National Retail Car Wash Chain

Represented a national retail car wash chain in connection with the acquisition and development of numerous sites along the Eastern Seaboard, navigating complex zoning, permitting, and financing challenges.

Disposition of a Multi-Site Legacy Real Estate Portfolio

Advised a legacy owner in the sale of a portfolio of gasoline stations, car washes, and convenience store properties, structuring the transaction to maximize value and streamline the closing process.

Comprehensive Counsel for a Commercial Developer

Represented a Boston-based developer in the refinancing, leasing, and sale of commercial office properties, providing strategic guidance to optimize financial outcomes.

Dedicated Advisor for Trusts and Corporate Clients

Regular counsel to the firm’s trusts and estates and corporate clients on their real estate needs, including acquisitions, dispositions, title issues, and regulatory compliance.

CREDENTIALS

Education

  • JD, Suffolk University Law School, Dean’s List, 2014
  • BA, College of the Holy Cross, Political Science, 2010

Bar Admissions

  • Massachusetts
AWARDS & ACCOLADES

Experience recognized

  • Best Lawyers Ones to Watch, Real Estate, 2024-2025
  • Boston Magazine's Top Lawyers, Real Estate, 2022-2025
  • Massachusetts Super Lawyers, Rising Star, 2022-2024
  • Boston Bar Association
  • Friends of the Park on Elm Street
  • Holy Cross Lawyers Association
  • National Association of Industrial & Office Properties Massachusetts
  • Real Estate Bar Association for Massachusetts