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. Awards and Honors Super Lawyers® Selectees Samuel A. Chuck included in a Super Lawyers® list Honors AV Rating from Martindale & Hubbell (peer review establishing Sam as having the highest ethical standards and legal ability) Northern California Super Lawyer, San Francisco Magazine, 2004 - 2024 Top Real Estate and Business Trial Lawyer, San Jose Magazine Million-Dollar Advocates Forum, Lifetime Member Other Sources of Feedback About Samuel A. Chuck Included on the 2026Northern California Super Lawyers list Past Lists 2025 Northern California Super Lawyers list 2024 Northern California Super Lawyers list 2023 Northern California Super Lawyers list 2022 Northern California Super Lawyers list 2021 Northern California Super Lawyers list 2020 Northern California Super Lawyers list 2019 Northern California Super Lawyers list 2018 Northern California Super Lawyers list 2017 Northern California Super Lawyers list 2016 Northern California Super Lawyers list 2015 Northern California Super Lawyers list 2014 Northern California Super Lawyers list 2013 Northern California Super Lawyers list 2012 Northern California Super Lawyers list 2011 Northern California Super Lawyers list 2010 Northern California Super Lawyers list 2009 Northern California Super Lawyers list 2008 Northern California Super Lawyers list 2007 Northern California Super Lawyers list 2006 Northern California Super Lawyers list 2005 Northern California Super Lawyers list 2004 Northern California Super Lawyers list

• Shareholder

• San Jose Police Emerald Society- Board of Directors
• Presentation High School Board of Regents, Former Regent
• American-Slavonian Men's Club- Past President
• Housing Industry Foundation - Former Board Member
• Bay Area Women's Sports Initiative - Former Executive Board Member
• Santa Clara County Tax Assessor's Appeals Board Former Hearing Officer
• Santa Clara County Superior Court- Former Judge Pro Tem

• California, 1991
• U.S. Court of Appeals 9th Circuit, 1991