Michael D  Samson

Michael D Samson

Offices: New York
Senior Associate

Michael "Mike" Samson is an associate at Russo & Gould. His experience includes medical malpractice defense, toxic tort defense, real estate transactional law, intellectual property, and corporate law. Born and raised in Manhattan, Mike is a two-time SuperLawyers Rising Star and a former judicial fellow of the Hon. Gerald Lebovits of the New York Supreme Court First District. He is noted for his legal versatility and ardent work ethic.

In his free time, Mike enjoys the New York Football Giants, the New York Rangers, the New York Knicks, old movies, history, Central Park, and spending time with family and friends.


Education
Benjamin N Cardozo School of Law, J.D. 2017
Yeshiva University, Yeshiva College, B.A, English; Associate of Arts in Judaic Studies and Hebrew 2013

News Insights

July 1, 2025

David Gould with the Assistance of Joseph Fegan Score a Unanimous Defense Verdict in Supreme Court Suffolk County in 86 Minutes on a Traumatic Brain Injury Case

David Gould, with the assistance of his mentor Joseph Fegan, successfully defended a damages-only traumatic brain injury (TBI) case in the Supreme Court Suffolk County before Judge George Nolan. Christine Cirola v. Karen Johnson, Index No.: 617768-21. A total of 11 witnesses were called over a span of two weeks. The plaintiff''s attorney argued that his client sustained "a mild TBI" as a result of the accident and he requested that the jury award his client $1,000,000 in compensation.

June 23, 2025

An Erie County Jury on Tuesday Acquitted a Man Accused of Shooting at a Buffalo Police Officer in 2022 During a Foot Pursuit

An Erie County jury on Tuesday acquitted a man accused of shooting at a Buffalo police officer in 2022 during a foot pursuit.

May 27, 2025

Charles ("Chuck") Stokes Wins in Philadelphia

Representing a national self-storage company in a Philadelphia lawsuit, Russo & Gould''s Chuck Stokes forced a Plaintiff to withdraw her claims against the client, and obtained court approval of the dismissal of the client just minutes before the jury panel was brought into the courtroom.