Atty. David G. Samuels
David G. Samuels is a partner at Perlman & Perlman, a nationally recognized law firm dedicated to representing the charitable and social impact sector for more than sixty years.
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David G. Samuels is an attorney based in New York, New York, practicing at Perlman & Perlman LLP. Admitted to practice in New York, United States. Educated at Harvard University (JD, 1978) and Harvard University (—, 1974). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Nonprofit / Charities Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Trusts and Estates (2026). Serands clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- David G. Samuels is a partner at Perlman & Perlman, a nationally recognized law firm dedicated to representing the charitable and social impact sector for more than sixty years
- Mr. Samuels is a recognized expert on a wide range of issues involving charitable organizations, including compensation, governance, fiduciary duty, self-dealing and conflict of interest
- He has extensive experience representing numerous and varied public charities and private foundations, including social service agencies, grant-making foundations, mental health facilities, educational organizations, and religious institutions
- Mr. Samuels is an experienced civil and appellate litigator and employment lawyer
- From 1987 through 1995, Mr. Samuels served as Deputy Chief of the New York Attorney General’s Charities Bureau
- Mr. Samuels teaches a course on Charitable Organizations as an adjunct professor at New York Law School
- He is the former chair and a member of the Nonprofit Organizations Committee of the New York City Bar Association
- Mr. Samuels received an A.B. degree (cum laude) from Harvard College in 1974, a J.D. degree from Harvard Law School in 1978, and an LL.M. from NYU School of Law in 1985
- Mr. Samuels is admitted to practice in the state and federal courts in New York
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