Samuel Rodriguez
Punta Gorda,FL
Summary
- Real estate and construction law expert with extensive experience in development, residential conveyance, and litigation, including successful representation in Superior Court resulting in a $30,000 judgment for a homeowner. Proven track record in defending general contractors in complex trials, achieving favorable judgments despite significant claims. Skilled in corporate law, providing in-house counsel for emerging businesses across technology, renewable energy, and entertainment sectors, with expertise in negotiating various agreements. Experienced in labor and employment law, handling cases from wrongful termination to wage claims, and proficient in probate and domestic relations, managing diverse issues including custody and financial evaluations.
Overview
38
38
years of professional experience
Work History
Solo Practice/In House Counsel
Boston, Massachusetts
01.1993 - Current
- Advised small businesses and individuals on real estate and business matters effectively.
Tackled complex commercial litigation cases to protect client rights.
Represented clients in various personal injury cases, ensuring diligent case management.
Law Clerk
Tannanbaum Scro
Sarasota, Florida
01.2016 - 01.2018
- Focused on issues of construction defect litigation.
- Draft of briefs, draft of discovery, motions, and trial preparation.
Law Clerk
Keller Law Office
Punta Gorda, Florida
01.2012 - 01.2016
- Focused on issues of elder law including, will contests, undue influence and financial abuse of the elderly.
- Conduct legal research.
- Draft of appellate briefs, draft of discovery, motions and trial preparation.
Counsel
Market Shield Capital, LLC/Homeowner Solutions Network
Boston, Massachusetts
01.2009 - 01.2011
- Prepared employee handbook, employee and consultant contracts, employee phantom stock plans, the protection of company’s intellectual property.
- Investigate employee misconduct and litigate wrongful termination claims.
Of Counsel
Ruberto, Israel & Weiner
Boston, Massachusetts
01.2002 - 01.2008
Worked in complex commercial litigation including construction law
Litigation Associate
Epstein Becker & Green
Boston, Massachusetts
01.1992 - 01.1994
- Employment law and commercial litigation
Litigation Associate
Finnigan & Stanzler
Boston, Massachusetts
01.1991 - 01.1992
- Focused on Unfair Competition and Trademark claims.
Litigation Associate
Gaston & Snow/Csaplar & Bok
Boston, Massachusetts
01.1988 - 01.1991
- Focused on Unfair Competition and Trademark claims.
Education
J.D. -
STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK AT BUFFALO
Buffalo, New York01.1988
B.S. -
CORNELL UNIVERSITY
Ithaca, New York01.1985
Skills
- Real estate law
- Construction law
- Litigation expertise
- Corporate and intellectual property
- Labor and employment law
- Probate and domestic relations
- Personal injury law
Professional Organizations
- Planning Board for the Town of Maynard, 01/01/07, 12/31/10
- Board of Director, Bread of Compassion, www.breadofcompassion.com, 01/01/07, present
- Board of Director of Freedom and Virtue Institute, http://www.fvinstitute.org, 01/01/16, present
Ministry
Licensed Candidate for Local Pastor, United Methodist Church, 01/01/16
Admissions
- Commonwealth of Massachusetts
- United States Court of Appeal the First Circuit
- United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts
Published Decisions
- Nethersole v. Bulger, 287 F.3d 15 (1st Cir. 2002), First Circuit held that causation in a civil rights action is a question of fact (Lead counsel and briefing counsel)
- Simas v. House of Cabinets, 53 Mass.App.Ct. 131 (2001), Liability of home improvement contractor under M.G.L. c. 142A (Lead counsel and briefing counsel)
Timeline
Law Clerk
Tannanbaum Scro
01.2016 - 01.2018
Law Clerk
Keller Law Office
01.2012 - 01.2016
Counsel
Market Shield Capital, LLC/Homeowner Solutions Network
01.2009 - 01.2011
Of Counsel
Ruberto, Israel & Weiner
01.2002 - 01.2008
Solo Practice/In House Counsel
01.1993 - Current
Litigation Associate
Epstein Becker & Green
01.1992 - 01.1994
Litigation Associate
Finnigan & Stanzler
01.1991 - 01.1992
Litigation Associate
Gaston & Snow/Csaplar & Bok
01.1988 - 01.1991
J.D. -
STATE UNIVERSITY OF NEW YORK AT BUFFALO
B.S. -
CORNELL UNIVERSITY