Over the past decade, The Best Lawyers in America has recognized Mark Samila in eight different practice areas, awarding him “Lawyer of the Year” recognition four times. Two of those titles were given this year for Samila’s work in both Banking and Finance Law as well as Corporate Law which he also received in 2023. Samila was “Lawyer of the Year” in 2021 for his work with Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law where he has been ranked for 10 consecutive years.
The 2025 edition of Best Lawyers also recognizes Samila for his practice in the following eight areas:
- Banking and Finance Law
- Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
- Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law
- Commercial Finance Law
- Corporate Law
- Real Estate Law
- Tax Law
- Trusts and Estates
Previously, Samila has been honored by Best Lawyers multiple times in these practice areas:
- Banking and Finance Law (7 years)
- Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships) (2 years)
- Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law (10 years)
- Commercial Finance Law (2 years)
- Corporate Law (6 years)
- Real Estate Law (6 years)
- Tax Law (2 years)
- Trusts and Estates (3 years)
Samila is a business lawyer who works extensively with privately owned businesses and their owners on the purchase and sale of businesses, equity investments, business and succession planning, and tax and estate planning. Mark blends his accounting and financial background with his legal experience. In so doing, he provides legal analysis and also understands and considers the business and financial implications of a client’s legal options.
Each year, Best Lawyers conducts an extensive peer-review process to compile a list of best attorneys in a broad range of practice areas based on peer feedback from across the region. “Lawyer of the Year” is awarded to individual attorneys with the highest overall peer feedback for a specific practice area within their geographic region. As the title suggests, only one attorney is recognized as the “Lawyer of the Year” for each specialty and location.
Congratulations Mark!
