Samuel P. "Sam" Ross, Real Estate Attorney in New York
Over 53 years of legal practice
New, NY
Practicing real estate in New York since 1973.
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Samuel P. "Sam" Ross is an attorney based in New York, NEW YORK. The practice focuses on Real Estate. Samuel has over 53 years of legal experience.
- Based in
- New York, NEW YORK
- Experience
- over 53 years
- Known for
- Real Estate
- Handles Real Estate matters from New York, NEW YORK.
- Over 53 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law (2026).
About Samuel P. "Sam" Ross: Samuel P. "Sam" Ross is an attorney based in New York, NEW YORK. The practice focuses on Real Estate. Samuel has over 53 years of legal experience.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Samuel takes on
Samuel concentrates on real estate. Each area below outlines the kind of case Samuel handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Real Estate cases in New York
Samuel takes real estate matters in New York. 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
Meet Samuel P. "Sam" Ross — real estate lawyer in New York
Samuel P. "Sam" Ross is an attorney based in New York, NEW YORK. The practice focuses on Real Estate. Samuel has over 53 years of legal experience.
Repeatedly recognized as a leader in the real estate sector, Samuel Ross has negotiated and structured some of the most complex and significant commercial property acquisitions, ground leases, and sales throughout the country.
Sam represents sellers and purchasers of major office buildings, mixed-use facilities, apartment complexes, hotels, and retail establishments, as well as landlords and tenants in negotiating, drafting and enforcing office, retail, restaurant and garage leases. Both ground lessors and lessees rely on Sam for his skill in structuring, negotiating and closing high-value and long-term ground lease deals and handling major ground lease rent reset arbitrations.
Sam’s experience extends to every aspect of real estate deals. He excels in offering decisive counsel to owners and purchasers of properties valued in the hundreds of millions across acquisitions and dispositions.
Clients consider him to be an excellent lawyer and a rational and clear-sighted dealmaker and appreciate his ability to make everything simple and to the point.
Working with Samuel on a real estate matter
Repeatedly recognized as a leader in the real estate sector, Samuel Ross has negotiated and structured some of the most complex and significant commercial property acquisitions, ground leases, and sales throughout the country. Sam represents sellers and purchasers of major office buildings, mixed-use facilities, apartment complexes, hotels, and retail establishments, as well as landlords and…
Clients Samuel works with
Samuel reviews new inquiries case-by-case for real estate matters across New York.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
Brooklyn Law School
J.D. · 1972
Jurisdictions
Samuel's state bar admissions
New York
1973 · ACTIVE
Samuel studied at J.D. in Brooklyn Law School.
Law school and academic background
Samuel completed J.D. in Brooklyn Law School. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Samuel runs in New York is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Samuel has received 12 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Ranked as a “Leading Lawyer” in Real Estate by
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Chambers USA
2026
Best Lawyers in America — from 2012-2018
2026
Best Lawyers in America — The Best Lawyers in America
2026
Best Lawyers in America — for Real Estate Law since 2014
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Consistently named to the
2026
Best Lawyers in America — New York Metro
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Super
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Lawyers
2026
Best Lawyers in America — list since 2007
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Real Estate Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Ranked as a “Leading Lawyer” in Real Estate by (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Chambers USA (2026). Best Lawyers in America — from 2012-2018 (2026). Best Lawyers in America — The Best Lawyers in America (2026).
Locations
Samuel P. "Sam" Ross's office in New York
Samuel's primary office is at 1325 Avenue of the Americas, 15th Floor, New York, New York, 10019. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire Samuel P. "Sam" Ross — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new real estate 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 real estate attorney in New York
A short list to run through before you commit: How many real estate 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 real estate practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every real estate 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 real estate practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Samuel P. "Sam" Ross
How much does it cost to hire Samuel for a real estate 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 real estate attorneys offer free consults — check Samuel's current terms during booking.
How long do real estate cases in New York typically take?
Simple real estate 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 New York?
Samuel is licensed in New York. Matters governed by New York 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 real estate 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
Real Estate attorneys serving Albany and Brooklyn in New York
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