Samuel A. "Sam" Hamer, IP Attorney in Minneapolis, Minnesota
focused on IP and Patent
Minneapolis, MN
Trusted ip attorney serving Minneapolis.
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Samuel A. "Sam" Hamer is an attorney based in Minneapolis, MINNESOTA. The practice focuses on IP and Patent.
- Based in
- Minneapolis, MINNESOTA
- Experience
- attorney
- Known for
- IP · Patent
- Handles IP and Patent matters from Minneapolis, MINNESOTA.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property (2026).
About Samuel A. "Sam" Hamer: Samuel A. "Sam" Hamer is an attorney based in Minneapolis, MINNESOTA. The practice focuses on IP and Patent.
Areas of practice
Samuel's practice areas in Minneapolis
Samuel concentrates on ip and patent. Each area below outlines the kind of case Samuel handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
IP cases in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Samuel takes ip matters in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Samuel agrees to represent you.
Patent cases in Minneapolis, Minnesota
Samuel takes patent matters in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Samuel agrees to represent you.
Biography
Samuel A. "Sam" Hamer, ip attorney serving Minneapolis
Samuel A. "Sam" Hamer is an attorney based in Minneapolis, MINNESOTA. The practice focuses on IP and Patent. Samuel works from Minneapolis, Minnesota and takes on ip matters across the region.
Sam’s practice at Carlson Caspers focuses on patent litigation and counseling. He has worked with leading technology companies to develop domestic and international enforcement strategies involving complex technologies. Sam has litigated patent disputes in federal district courts across the country, before the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals, in Inter Partes reviews before the Patent Trial and Appeal Board, and other disputed matters before the patent office. Sam also advises technology-driven companies in negotiating complex patent licenses, developing and managing IP portfolios, conducting infringement and validity studies and opinions, and due diligence and counseling on intellectual property issues in mergers and acquisitions.
Sam has employed his background in physics to investigate patent disputes in a wide range of the electrical, electro-mechanical, software, and optical arts, including advanced telecommunications equipment, cellular and distributed antenna systems, wireless communication protocols, and products compliant with LTE, WiMAX, Wi-Fi, and Bluetooth standards, medical devices, implantable defibrillators, remote patient monitoring systems, optical films, remote access over TCP/IP networks, military and commercial aircraft components, microelectromechanical systems, projection light engines, predictive maintenance vibration analyzers, and laser systems.
How Samuel handles ip matters
Sam’s practice at Carlson Caspers focuses on patent litigation and counseling. He has worked with leading technology companies to develop domestic and international enforcement strategies involving complex technologies. Sam has litigated patent disputes in federal district courts across the country, before the Federal Circuit Court of Appeals, in Inter Partes reviews before the Patent Trial and…
Who Samuel represents
Samuel reviews new inquiries case-by-case for ip and patent matters in Minneapolis and the surrounding Minnesota area.
Credentials
Credentials — where Samuel studied and practices
Harvard University
J.D.
Wheaton College
B.S.
Samuel studied at J.D. in Harvard University and B.S. in Wheaton College.
Law school and academic background
Samuel completed J.D. in Harvard University and B.S. in Wheaton College. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Samuel runs in Minnesota is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Samuel's legal honors and published work
Samuel has received 4 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Patent
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Patent Law
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Patent (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Patent Law (2026).
Locations
Samuel A. "Sam" Hamer's office in Minneapolis
Samuel's primary office is at 225 South Sixth Street, Minneapolis, Minnesota, 55402. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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Schedule your consultationHiring guide
How to hire Samuel A. "Sam" Hamer — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new ip attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Samuel usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Samuel charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Samuel's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Samuel will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a ip attorney in Minneapolis, Minnesota
A short list to run through before you commit: How many ip matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Samuel
Samuel discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in ip practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every ip matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Samuel confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Samuel's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many ip practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Samuel A. "Sam" Hamer
How much does it cost to hire Samuel for a ip case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Samuel walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Samuel offer a free consultation?
Samuel charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Samuel's office. Some ip attorneys offer free consults — check Samuel's current terms during booking.
How long do ip cases in Minnesota typically take?
Simple ip matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Samuel gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Samuel take my case if I'm outside Minneapolis?
Samuel is licensed in Minnesota. Matters governed by Minnesota law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Samuel will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Samuel?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Samuel will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Samuel accepting new ip clients right now?
Samuel's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
IP attorneys serving Minneapolis, St Paul and Edina in Minnesota
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