Michael P. Sams

mpsams@KandSlegal.com
Phone: (617) 722-6045 / (508) 490-8500

Michael P. Sams is a founding member and shareholder of Kenney & Sams, P.C. He received an AV Rating, the highest rating for legal ability and professional ethics from The Martindale Hubbell National Law Directory. In a survey state-wide, Boston Magazine named him a Massachusetts "Super Lawyer" in the area of construction law for 2004 and 2005. Boston Magazine also has named Mr. Sams a New England Super Lawyer from 2007 to 2010. This designation is limited to the top 5 percent of attorneys in the Commonwealth and New England.

He has successfully tried numerous cases before the Massachusetts Superior and District Courts, the United States Department of Labor, the Division of Administrative Law Appeals, and the Department of Industrial Accidents. He has successfully tried bid protest matters before the Attorney General's Office, and handled appeals before the Massachusetts Appeals Court. Mr. Sams has arbitrated matters with the American Arbitration Association and the Office of Consumer Affairs. He also has mediated and arbitrated many cases with the various alternative dispute resolution agencies and independent mediators.

In addition to his litigation and trial work, Mr. Sams spends considerable time consulting with clients regarding risk management policies and procedures, as well as contract analysis and preparation, all to lessen the potential for future litigation. He writes and speaks frequently concerning trial and litigation skills including best practices in taking depositions, sound legal writing and Massachusetts evidence law. Mr. Sams also has served as a faculty speaker to industry groups concerning matters such as risk management and claims investigation. Mr. Sams recently has spoken to industry and legal organizations including the Massachusetts Defense Lawyers Association, The Massachusetts Bar Association, Construction Financial Managers Association, Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education, Associated Builders and Contractors, and the National Association of the Remodeling Industry. He also has presented at both Build Boston and Residential Build Boston.

Areas of Practice

Business Litigation
Construction and Real Estate Litigation
Insurance Law
Employment Law
Appellate Practice
Personal Injury

Education

University of Rhode Island – 1990, B.A. (magna cum laude)
Northeastern University School of Law – 1994, J.D.
- Intern: Massachusetts Appeals Court

Bar & Court Admissions

Commonwealth of Massachusetts
United States District Court – Massachusetts
United States Court of Appeals, First Circuit

Professional Associations/Memberships

Mike Sams was appointed Chairman of Defense Research Institute’s Construction Law Subcommittee on Contracts and Delay issues.

Massachusetts Bar Association (Co-Chair Law Day Task Force, 2009-present; Civil Litigation Section, 2007-2008; Chair, Annual Legal Writing Program, 2004-2006)
Boston Bar Association (Education Committee, 2009-present; Public Service Committee, 2008-present; Co-Chair, Law Day in the Schools Program, 2004-2008)
Massachusetts Defense Lawyers Association (Secretary, Executive Committee & Board of Trustees Member, 2004-present)
Defense Research Institute
Boston Inn of Courts (President, 2010-2011; Executive Committee, 2006-present)
Massachusetts Continuing Legal Education (Faculty, “Prompt Pay” Statute Program, 2010; Faculty, Massachusetts Evidence Law, 2009; Chair, programs on Public Construction Law Reform, 2005 & 2008; Chair, programs concerning the Independent Contractor Statute and its impact on business, 2007 & 2008; Faculty, Deposition Workshop concerning proper deposition practice, 1999-2005)
Gould Construction Institute (General Counsel, 2009-present; Chairman, Board of Trustees, 2007; Director, 2005-2008)
Eastern Massachusetts Chapter of the National Association of the Remodeling Industry, (Secretary & Executive Committee Member, 2007-present; Board of Trustees, 2006-present)
Construction Financial Managers Association (Board of Directors, 2006-present; Secretary, Executive Committee, 2007-2009)
Northeastern University School of Law (Alumni Board of Directors, 2010-2011; Co-Chair, Boston Regal Alumni Chapter, 2009-present)
University of Rhode Island (Co-Chair, Massachusetts Alumni Chapter, 2008-present)

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