Atty. Sam Wilson
Sam Wilson is committed to protecting consumers and public health. His path spans Big Law, the federal judiciary, and government service, giving him the perspective and skill to navigate complex disputes from start to finish.
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Sam Wilson is an Attorney based in Oakland, California, practicing at Keller Rohrback L.L.P.. They have 12+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2014. Their practice focuses on class action. Admitted to practice in California (2014). Educated at University of California, Berkeley, School of Law (J.D., 2014) and Middlebury College (B.A. Literary, 2005). Serands clients in Oakland, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Sam Wilson is committed to protecting consumers and public health
- His path spans Big Law, the federal judiciary, and government service, giving him the perspective and skill to navigate complex disputes from start to finish
- Sam initially decided to pursue a career in law after an early career in politics and media, including service as Deputy Director of Broadcast Media at the White House following the 2008 presidential campaign
- Frustrated by the gap between politics and people’s lives, he saw practicing law as a way to help people engage directly with the laws that impact their lives
- Now he utilizes his curiosity and analytical mind to seek solutions to root issues rather than surface symptoms
- Prior to joining Keller Rohrback, Sam’s legal career included work in complex civil litigation with Big Law firms O’Melveny & Myers LLP and Perkins Coie LLP, a clerkship for the Hon. Edward J. Davila in the U.S
- District Court for the Northern District of California and most recently, service as a Deputy District Attorney in Alameda County, prosecuting consumer and environmental protection cases
- When not working, Sam enjoys reading, cooking, and exploring California with his partner and their young daughter
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Why local counsel matters in California
Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Oakland are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California 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 California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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