Atty. Samuel L. "Sam" Davis
Sam Davis is a founding partner of Davis, Saperstein & Salomon, P.C., where he has represented thousands of individuals and families pursuing claims arising from serious injuries. Based in Teaneck, New Jersey, his practice focuses on advocating for plaintiffs in complex civil litigation, including Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions, Medical Malpractice Law, and Personal Injury Litigation.
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Samuel L. "Sam" Davis is a medical malpractice, personal injury, class action, and product liability attorney based in Teaneck, New Jersey, practicing at Davis, Saperstein & Salomon PC. Educated at Rutgers University–Camden (J.D., 1977) and Tufts University (—, 1973). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Medical Malpractice Law - Plaintiffs (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Plaintiffs (2026). Serands clients in Teaneck, NJ and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- Sam Davis is a founding partner of Davis, Saperstein & Salomon, P.C., where he has represented thousands of individuals and families pursuing claims arising from serious injuries
- Based in Teaneck, New Jersey, his practice focuses on advocating for plaintiffs in complex civil litigation, including Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions, Medical Malpractice Law, and Personal Injury Litigation
- Mr. Davis has demonstrated a longstanding commitment to improving patient safety and accountability within the healthcare system
- He has educated medical students at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons, as well as practicing physicians, on the legal and ethical issues surrounding medical malpractice
- His published work includes “A Practical Guide to Videoconferencing,” which appeared in the March 2000 issue of Trial Magazine
- He has also presented lectures such as “Medical Legal Issues” at Hackensack University Medical Center and “Hot Tips in Tort Law” before the New Jersey State Bar Association
- In addition to his litigation practice, Mr. Davis has held leadership and advisory roles within professional legal organizations
- He served as chairman of the Association of Trial Lawyers of America (ATLA) Medical Device Product Liability Section and is a member of the New Jersey Association for Justice (NJAJ) as well as a sustaining member of the American Association for Justice (AAJ)
- His mass tort work has included participation on the MDA Mass Tort Propulsid Science Committee and the Vioxx Science Committee
- He has lectured on Vioxx litigation at national legal conferences, including Mass Torts Made Perfect in Las Vegas and Mealey’s Vioxx Conference in New Orleans
- Mr. Davis was recognized, along with his law partner Marc C. Saperstein, for their work in tobacco litigation on behalf of the citizens of the State of New Jersey, which contributed to the National Tobacco Settlement
- He has argued cases before the Superior Court of New Jersey, Appellate Division, and the Supreme Court of New Jersey, resulting in published judicial decisions
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Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
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Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Samuel L. "Sam" Davis is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in New Jersey →
Samuel L. "Sam" Davis is one of 26,424 class action attorneys indexed nationally. Browse class action attorneys in New Jersey →
Samuel L. "Sam" Davis is one of 66,193 product liability attorneys indexed nationally. Browse product liability attorneys in New Jersey →
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Why local counsel matters in New Jersey
Practicing law in New Jersey. Legal matters in New Jersey are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Teaneck are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New Jersey state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New Jersey 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 Jersey courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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