Atty. Gary Paul Sams

Atty. Gary Paul Sams

Mr. Gary Paul Sams is a lawyer practicing environmental, land use, administrative law and 3 other areas of law.

Brooklyn Brooklyn 57 yrs experience 57 year
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Profile Summary

About Gary Paul Sams at a glance

Gary Paul Sams is a business, zoning, litigation, environmental, and government attorney based in Brooklyn, New York. They have 57+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1969. Admitted to practice in Michigan (Inactive) (1969), Florida (1971), U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida (1971), and U.S. Supreme Court and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida (1979). Educated at University of Michigan (J.D., 1969) and Harvard University (B.A., 1966). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of The Florida Bar. Serands clients in Brooklyn, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Mr. Gary Paul Sams is a lawyer practicing environmental, land use, administrative law and 3 other areas of law
  • Gary received a B.A. degree from Harvard University in 1966, and has been licensed for 57 years
  • Gary practices in Brooklyn, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Gary Paul Sams's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Gary Paul Sams handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

Gary Paul Sams is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in New York →

Land Use & Zoning

Gary Paul Sams is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning attorneys in New York →

Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

Gary Paul Sams is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in New York →

Environmental Law

Environmental attorneys for regulatory compliance, contamination, land use, and natural resource law.

Gary Paul Sams is one of 56,434 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental attorneys in New York →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

Gary Paul Sams is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in New York →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in New York

Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Brooklyn are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Gary Paul Sams

Where is Gary Paul Sams's law office located?
Gary Paul Sams's law practice is located in Brooklyn, New York. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Gary Paul Sams handle?
Gary Paul Sams focuses on business, zoning, litigation, environmental, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Gary Paul Sams practiced law?
Gary Paul Sams has 57+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1969.
Where did Gary Paul Sams go to law school?
Gary Paul Sams earned their education at (J.D., 1969); (B.A., 1966).
How can I contact Gary Paul Sams for a consultation?
You can contact Gary Paul Sams directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Gary Paul Sams received?
Gary Paul Sams's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Michigan
- 1969
B.A.
Harvard University
- 1966

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Michigan (Inactive)
Admitted: 1969
Florida
Admitted: 1971
U.S. District Court, Middle District of Florida
Admitted: 1971
U.S. Supreme Court and U.S. District Court, Northern District of Florida
Admitted: 1979
U.S. Court of Appeals, Eleventh Circuit
Admitted: 1981
U.S. District Court, Southern District of Florida
Admitted: 1985
Trial Bar
Admitted: 1986

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