Atty. Sam Auld

Atty. Sam Auld

Sam Auld is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Antitrust Law, Commercial Litigation, Environmental Law and Litigation - Antitrust. Sam, who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2023.

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Profile Summary

About Sam Auld at a glance

Sam Auld is a business, litigation, and environmental attorney based in New York, New York, practicing at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP. Educated at The University of Michigan Law School (J.D., 2014). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Antitrust Law (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Environmental Law (2026). Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • Sam Auld is a top attorney recognized by Best Lawyers in the practice area(s) of Antitrust Law, Commercial Litigation, Environmental Law and Litigation - Antitrust
  • Sam, who practices law in New York, New York, has been recognized since 2023
  • This recognition is based on an exhaustive peer-review survey, reflecting the high esteem in which Sam is held by other top lawyers in the same geographic and legal practice area

Practice Areas Explained

Sam Auld's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Sam Auld 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.

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Civil Litigation

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

Sam Auld is one of 409,070 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in New York →

Environmental Law

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

Sam Auld is one of 50,776 environmental attorneys indexed nationally. Browse environmental 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 New York 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 venue, 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 Sam Auld

Where is Sam Auld's law office located?
Sam Auld's law practice is located in New York, New York. The firm is Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher & Flom LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Sam Auld handle?
Sam Auld focuses on business, litigation, environmental. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
Where did Sam Auld go to law school?
Sam Auld earned their education at (J.D., 2014).
How can I contact Sam Auld for a consultation?
You can contact Sam Auld 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 Sam Auld received?
Sam Auld's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Antitrust Law; Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Environmental Law; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Antitrust.

Education

J.D.
The University of Michigan Law School
- 2014

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Antitrust Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Environmental Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Antitrust
- 2026

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