
About Sam
Sam joined McDonald & Cody in 2010 as an investigator after graduating from the University of Georgia. Sam attended John Marshall Law School and graduated in the top 10% of his class. After law school, he then became an attorney practicing with McDonald & Cody. Since joining McDonald & Cody Sam has been an integral part in both the civil and criminal aspects of litigation. Sam has taken over the criminal practice with the senior partner and founder of the firm Doug McDonald. Sam also handles all civil forfeiture litigation where the State has taken people’s personal property. Sam has successfully argued his client’s cases to judges and juries throughout the State and in the Federal Court including the United States Court of Appeals for the 11th Circuit which has jurisdiction over federal cases originating in the states of Alabama, Florida and Georgia. Sam usually empanels 10 jury trials a year. Sam focuses on showing the jury what happened rather than telling them. Sam is a frequent speaker on courtroom litigation and has participated in seminars throughout the United States and has argued over 46 contested motions with a high success rate.
Education
JD
John Marshall Law School
Economics
University of Georgia
Contact Sam
Location
383 U.S. Hwy 441 Business Cornelia, GA 30531
Cornelia, GA
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