Sam Elbadawi

Attorney Sam Elbadawi, a part of Sugarman Law Firm LLP in Syracuse, New York, handles a wide array of legal claims, including wrongful death, catastrophic injury and various types of accident claims. He also deals with:·       Product liability·       Premises liability·       Civil rights violations·       Industrial accidentsServing the Syracuse area, he is dedicated to ensuring that his clients receive the justice and compensation they deserve.Mr. Elbadawi joined Sugarman Law Firm LLP in 1993, became a partner in 2000, and has been an integral part of the firm’s management committee since 2017. His practice spans statewide litigation, trial and appellate processes, focusing on representing individuals, families and estates. He has effectively represented clients in claims against public authorities, school districts and various levels of government, as well as against landlords and commercial entities.In 2023, Mr. Elbadawi was honored as a Fellow in the American College of Trial Lawyers (ACTL), an invitation-only fellowship recognizing the most exceptional trial attorneys in the United States and Canada. This prestigious fellowship is awarded after a rigorous background investigation, selecting only those who have exhibited the highest standards of ethical conduct, trial advocacy and professionalism.Mr. Elbadawi has handled numerous lawsuits across upstate New York, the North Country, the Southern Tier, the Hudson Valley Region and New York City. He has a proven track record of negotiating and often eliminating workers’ compensation, Medicaid, Medicare and health insurance liens to maximize his clients' recoveries.Throughout his career, Mr. Elbadawi has recovered over $60,000,000 for his clients through settlements, verdicts and arbitration awards. His achievements include multiple cases with recoveries exceeding $1,000,000 and numerous others with substantial financial awards. His commitment to excellence is reflected in his affiliations with esteemed legal organizations, such as the Onondaga County Bar Association, the Northern District of New York Federal Court Bar Association and the New York State Academy of Trial Lawyers.Mr. Elbadawi’s dedication to his profession is further evidenced by his honors and recognitions. He has been rated AV Preeminent* through Martindale-Hubbell, named among America’s Top 100 High Stakes Litigators and is a member of the Million Dollar Advocates Forum. His membership in the National Academy of Personal Injury Attorneys Top 10 and the National Trial Lawyers Top 100 underscores his outstanding client service and litigation skills.Educationally, Mr. Elbadawi holds a B.A. degree in economics and government from St. Lawrence University and a law degree from Syracuse University College of Law. He has also been actively involved in various civic and charitable organizations, including the Salvation Army and the American Red Cross.*AV®, AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell Distinguished and Martindale-Hubbell Notable are certification marks used under license in accordance with the Martindale-Hubbell certification procedures, standards and policies. Martindale-Hubbell® is the facilitator of a peer-review rating process. Ratings reflect the anonymous opinions of members of the bar and the judiciary. Martindale-Hubbell® Peer Review Ratings™ fall into two categories – legal ability and general ethical standards.