Sami E. Shehadeh
Prior to joining Miranda Slone Sklarin Verveniotis, LLP, Mr. Shehadeh practiced at a Long Island firm where he represented plaintiffs in medical malpractice and other personal injury matters. He also practiced at a NYC defense firm where he represented defendants in personal injury litigation, including automobile accidents and premises liability claims, as well as matters arising under the Child Victims Act. His experience on both the plaintiff and defense sides provides him with a comprehensive understanding of personal injury litigation and the strategies employed by opposing counsel.
Prior to his stateside experience, Mr. Shehadeh practiced in the Middle East for over 20 years as the Founder of the Law Offices of Sami Shehadeh.
During his international career, he represented individuals, corporations, financial institutions, banks, healthcare providers, churches, and other religious institutions in a broad range of litigation and commercial matters. His practice placed a particular emphasis on personal injury and medical malpractice litigation, as well as premises liability, commercial and corporate disputes, contractual matters, appellate litigation, arbitration, and mediation.
During his nearly three decades of practice in the Middle East, Mr. Shehadeh tried numerous cases before courts and achieved favorable results for his clients. His extensive litigation experience includes conducting and defending depositions, preparing pleadings and dispositive motions, drafting legal memoranda and trial materials, presenting oral arguments, negotiating settlements, and representing clients through trial and appellate proceedings.
Mr. Shehadeh earned his LL.M. in International Trade and Banking Law from the University of Virginia School of Law in 2005. He is admitted to practice law in New York and before the U.S. District Court for the Southern District of New York. He also holds an LL.M. in Commercial and Corporate Law from Bir Zeit University and a Bachelor of Arts in Law from Amman University. His international legal education and experience complement his U.S. practice and provide him with a broad perspective on complex litigation and legal matters.
Outside of his legal practice, Mr. Shehadeh enjoys basketball, chess, reading, and painting.