Samuel A. Chuck

Distinguished as a named partner and elected firm president by age 35, Sam's trademark work ethic and exceptional problem-solving are indicative of his success. Sam has been repeatedly honored as a top real estate and business trial lawyer by San Jose Magazine, as well as inducted into the Million Advocates Forum. He has also received the distinction of Northern California "Super Lawyer" from San Francisco Magazine each year from 2004 through 2024.

Although based in Santa Clara County, Sam's practice extends throughout the state, where he has negotiated the sale of a multi-million dollar agricultural business in San Benito County and represented a state court-appointed receiver in the dissolution of a wine business in San Francisco County. In 2013, he successfully represented a plaintiff seeking a multi-million dollar award in a multi-week jury trial in Monterey, California.

Furthermore, in California at large, Sam has defended a professional NFL quarterback in San Diego Superior Court, resolved a multi-million-dollar partnership dispute in Malibu, and counseled clients regarding the acquisition and development of properties in the greater Palm Springs area.

Notable Transactions

One South Market, San Jose

Sam represented the property owner during the entitlement and sale of the property whereupon it was transformed from a 2-story aging structure into a 23-story downtown mixed-use residential tower. Sam was also involved in representing the construction manager on the 225,000-square-tower project.

Silvery Towers, San Jose

Sam represented the developer in the acquisition, entitlement, and sale of Silvery Towers, which transformed vacant land and a former night club into two 20+ story towers of mixed-use residential development.

Morgan Hill Residential Development

Sam represented a local farming family during its entitlement, subdivision, and sale of approximately 120 acres in Morgan Hill, California. This 200+ unit project is currently under construction.

101 and 152 Interchange Development - Gilroy

Sam represented the property owner during the entitlement, subdivision, and development of the Costco and Super Walmart properties located in Gilroy, California at the 101 and 152 Interchange Development.