Leonard K Samuels

Practice Areas

As a partner at Berger Singerman, Leonard Samuels handles complex business litigation matters often arising out of employment related or ownership related disputes. Mr. Samuels’ litigation experience includes handling non-compete litigation throughout the United States and Florida-based and essential multi-state matters involving theft of trade secrets, computer theft and abuse, tortious interference with business relationships and contracts. He has also represented companies and executives in a wide variety of matters ranging from claims involving breach of contract, fraud, breach of fiduciary duty to various types of alleged discriminatory conduct.

Professional Memberships

- The Florida Bar Business Law Section, subcommittee reviewing Florida law on Restrictive Covenants

- Member, Commercial Panel for the American Arbitration Association

- Chair, Jewish Federation of Broward County Judicial Reception

- Board, Jewish Federation

- Finance Co-Chair, Fair Districts of Florida

- Board Member, Broward Business for the Arts

Publications

- Samuels, L. (2018, February 24). Are corporate whistleblowers protected under federal law?. The Hill. https://thehill.com/opinion/judiciary/375411-are-corporate-whistleblowers-protected-under-federal-law/

- Samuels, L. (2019, March 19). Trump’s NDA Use Raises 1st Amendment Questions. Law360. https://www.law360.com/articles/1139255/trump-s-nda-use-raises-1st-amendment-questions

- Samuels, L., & Zelmanowitz, A. (2020, March 17). The Wary Employer’s Guide to Key Coronavirus Concerns. Law360. https://www.law360.com/health/articles/1253899?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=section