Bryan Cave Leighton Paisner

Class Actions and Mass Torts

Associate - Litigation and Investigations

Sam Hofmeier focuses his trial and appellate practice on product liability, mass tort, and class action defense.  He assists clients through all phases of litigation, with an emphasis on legal strategy, motion practice, trial preparation, and appeals.

Sam has represented clients in state and federal courts across the country, including in multidistrict litigation.  He also has experience briefing and arguing cases in multiple state and federal appellate courts.

After graduating with a B.A. in history and political science from the University of Kansas, Sam attended the Indiana University Maurer School of Law.  Sam graduated first in his class and was a member of the Order of the Coif and the Order of Barristers.  Before joining the firm, Sam clerked for the Honorable Michael S. Kanne of the United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit in Chicago.

CLERKSHIPS

Clerkship, Honorable Michael S. Kanne, U.S. Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit, 2016-2017