Sam McHale
Sam McHale
Senior Associate
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Sam McHale is a litigator who represents clients facing complex commercial litigation and government regulatory litigation. His practice focuses on False Claims Act actions and class actions in federal and state court.
Mr. McHale has extensive experience litigating the false claims acts of multiple states, including New York, New Jersey, Illinois, and California, as well as breach of contract claims and claims brought under the New York General Business Law and the New Jersey Consumer Fraud Act.
In the past year, Mr. McHale has represented national banks, broker-dealers, Native American tribes and their officers, and other clients in lawsuits across the country.
Mr. McHale has argued dispositive motions and discovery motions, has taken multiple depositions, and has written dispositive motions and appellate briefs.
Regularly named to the Capital Pro Bono Honor Roll, Mr. McHale maintains an active pro bono practice focusing on reproductive rights, immigration and the welfare of children.
Mr. McHale served as a law clerk for the Honorable Catherine C. Blake of the US District Court for the District of Maryland. Prior to his legal career, Mr. McHale taught history at a public high school in Massachusetts and was awarded a Fulbright Grant to teach US History and English in Slovakia.
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Credentials
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Education
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JD, University of Pennsylvania Law School, 2020
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MA, Teaching, History, Fitchburg State University, 2014
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BA, American Studies, Skidmore College, 2007
Fulbright Scholar, Phi Beta Kappa
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Admissions
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District of Columbia
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New York
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US Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
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US Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
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US District Court for the District of Maryland
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US District Court for the District of Columbia
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Clerkships
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The Hon. Catherine C. Blake, US District Court for the District of Maryland, 2020 - 2021
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Credentials
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Education
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JD, University of Pennsylvania Law School, 2020
magna cum laude -
MA, Teaching, History, Fitchburg State University, 2014
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BA, American Studies, Skidmore College, 2007
Fulbright Scholar, Phi Beta Kappa
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Admissions
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District of Columbia
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New York
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US Court of Appeals for the Fourth Circuit
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US Court of Appeals for the Sixth Circuit
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US District Court for the District of Maryland
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US District Court for the District of Columbia
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Clerkships
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The Hon. Catherine C. Blake, US District Court for the District of Maryland, 2020 - 2021
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