Atty. Samuel O. Tilton

Atty. Samuel O. Tilton

Samuel O. Tilton is a lawyer practicing commercial real estate, real estate, commercial mortgages and 3 other areas of law.

Rochester Rochester 56 yrs experience 56 year
Call (585) 672-7596 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Samuel O. Tilton at a glance

Samuel O. Tilton is a Partner based in Rochester, New York, practicing at Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP. They have 56+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1970. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, commercial re, and zoning. Admitted to practice in New York (1970). Educated at University of Pennsylvania (J.D., 1969) and Harvard University (A.B., 1966). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Rochester, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Samuel O. Tilton is a lawyer practicing commercial real estate, real estate, commercial mortgages and 3 other areas of law
  • Samuel received a A.B. degree from Harvard University in 1966, and has been licensed for 56 years
  • Samuel practices at Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP in Rochester, NY

Practice Areas Explained

Samuel O. Tilton's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Samuel O. Tilton 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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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Commercial Real Estate

Samuel O. Tilton is one of 16,000 commercial re attorneys indexed nationally. Browse commercial re attorneys in New York →

Land Use & Zoning

Samuel O. Tilton is one of 40,226 zoning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse zoning 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 Rochester 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 Samuel O. Tilton

Where is Samuel O. Tilton's law office located?
Samuel O. Tilton's law practice is located in Rochester, New York. The firm is Woods Oviatt Gilman LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Samuel O. Tilton handle?
Samuel O. Tilton focuses on business, real estate, commercial re, zoning. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in New York.
How long has Samuel O. Tilton practiced law?
Samuel O. Tilton has 56+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1970.
Where did Samuel O. Tilton go to law school?
Samuel O. Tilton earned their education at (J.D., 1969); (A.B., 1966).
How can I contact Samuel O. Tilton for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Samuel O. Tilton received?
Samuel O. Tilton's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

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

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1970

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