Sam Schleier advises product manufacturers in complex litigation from case inception through trial and settlement, defending against personal injury, property damage and commercial claims. He has represented clients in both state and federal courts throughout California and beyond, defending products including complex industrial equipment, automobile engines and seat backs, electric motors, elevator electronic control systems, electrical inverters, electric scooters and powered gates for residential security.
Sam has written and argued countless discovery and dispositive motions, briefed a range of complex legal issues and obtained significant results for his clients through law and motion work, including dismissals at the pleading stage and judgments following written motions. He has participated in jury selection, prepared and cross-examined fact and expert witnesses and served as second-chair trial counsel.
He has extensive experience working with technical experts, including accident reconstructionists, biomechanical engineers, vehicle electronics and braking engineers, seat back engineers, mechanical and electrical engineers, elevator engineers, motor design specialists, neurologists and neuroradiologists, psychologists, psychiatrists, neuropsychiatrists and orthopedic experts.
Sam has also advised clients regarding compliance with local, state and federal statutory and regulatory schemes during various phases of product development and sales.
In his free time, Sam enjoys Premier League soccer, hiking, running, and spending time with his wife and two daughters.