Todd Samuels
Todd Samuels is a seasoned litigator practicing in state and federal courts throughout California. He has successfully tried, arbitrated, and mediated hundreds of cases. Todd grew up on the Monterey Peninsula. He attended the University of California at Santa Barbara where he received a Bachelor of Arts degree in Law and Society. He then attended the University of London earning a Masters Degree (LL.M) in Computer and Communications Law. The Masters program consisted of lawyers from over 100 different countries. Todd then earned his law degree, graduating cum laude, from Thomas Jefferson School of Law. While in law school, Todd earned the Witkin and CALI awards for achievement in Internet Law and Uniform Commercial Code. He also attended an exclusive program at L’Université de Nice in Nice, France where he was taught by the late Associate Justice of the United Stated Supreme Court, Antonin Scalia. Todd was featured on the 2020 California Top Attorney’s list.
Todd represents individuals in personal injury lawsuits that have been injured by the careless and negligent conduct of others. He also represents individuals and small businesses in business, contract, real estate, and employment matters. Todd lives with his wife and daughter in San Diego.
Areas of Practice
Personal Injury
Our firm represents individuals and families that have suffered injuries and harm by the careless and negligent acts of others. An injury to yourself or a loved one can be very stressful and involve uncertainty. Our attorneys’ hands on approach is designed to minimize the stress and help you through the entire process.
Our office represents individuals injured in:
Car accidents
Catastrophic injuries
Construction accidents
Dangerous products and devices
Nursing home abuse
Premises liability
Slip and falls
Workplace accidents
Wrongful death
Dog Bites
Business and Corporate
Our firm assists business owners in the formation, growth, and maturity of their business.
Our business and corporate legal services include:
Formation and maintenance of corporations, limited liability companies, and partnerships
Business purchases, sales, reorganizations and mergers
Business succession planning
Business planning for family-owned businesses
Preparation of business and commercial agreements
Protection of trade secrets and other intellectual property
Employment
We provide employees and employers with advice and representation for a wide variety of legal issues. We advise employees and employers on how to avoid problems. We also represent employees and employers in State and Federal court, as well as in administrative proceedings.
We have experience in prosecuting virtually all categories of employment claims including claims involving age and disability discrimination and sexual harassment. We also represent employers concerned with protecting their valuable trade secrets.
Our Employment related legal services include:
Employment Agreements
Employee Handbooks
Counseling Employers in Hiring, Promotion, Discipline and Termination
Trade Secrets, Confidentiality and Nondisclosure matters
Wage Claims
Advising Employees and Employers in State and Federal Court Litigation
Sexual Harassment/Discrimination
Disability Discrimination
Wrongful Termination
Real Estate
Samuels Law Group advises individuals and businesses through real estate transactions large and small. We assist buyers, sellers, developers and investors, and handle the acquisition, development, financing, sale, and leasing of all types of real property, as well as disputes related to real estate. Our firm provides litigation, arbitration, and mediation services, available to clients on either end of a real estate dispute.
Our real estate legal services include:
Purchases and sales
Commercial leases
Real estate development
Real estate disputes
Broker disputes
Financing
Prosecution and defense of real estate disputes