Samuel L. Davis Esq. - Teaneck, NJ
Attorney at Davis, Saperstein & Salomon, P.C.
Complex Personal Injury Lawyers in Teaneck, NJ
375 Cedar Lane Teaneck, NJ 07666
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49
Years
Experience
Teaneck Complex Personal Injury Lawyer
Updated: 08/17/2026
Areas of Practice
- Complex Personal Injury
- Medical Malpractice
- Nursing Malpractice
- Nursing Home Malpractice
- Pharmaceutical Product Liability
- Automobile Collision and Premises Liability Law
- Employment Related Religious Discrimination
- Commercial Litigation
- Catastrophic Spinal Cord Injury Cases
Litigation: 100%
Attorney Information
Overview
Sam Davis, a native of Bergenfield, N.J. is the son of the late Harold Davis, M.D who for decades practiced family medicine from his home on Washington Avenue in Bergenfield, New Jersey.
As a boy, Sam Davis attended the Englewood School for Boys, now known as the Dwight Englewood School and subsequently in 1973 earned his Bachelor's degree from Tufts University. After graduating from the Rutgers School of Law in 1977 he served as a Judicial Clerkship for Magistrate Peter B. Scuderi and the Honorable David D. Follender, J.S.C. He is admitted to the New Jersey Bar, The District of Columbia Bar, The Federal Bar and United States Supreme Court Bar. Sam Davis has also been certified by the Supreme Court of the State of New Jersey as a Certified Civil Trial Attorney.
As the original founding partner of Davis, Saperstein & Salomon, P.C., Sam Davis has represented thousands of clients who have suffered personal injuries.
Sam Davis has represented the families of people who have been injured as a result of medical malpractice and has also defended physicians who have been sued for medical malpractice, which gives him a unique perspective on that issue. He demonstrates his dedication to improving the nation's medical institutions by educating medical students at Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons and practicing physicians on the legal aspects of medical malpractice. He is the founder of the Legal Institute for Medical Education and has served as a moderator for many of its seminars.
Mr. Davis' contributions to the field of law include the following:
"A Practical Guide to Videoconferencing " in the March 2000 issue of Trial Magazine. His lectures include "Medical Legal Issues" at Hackensack University Medical Center, and "Hot Tips in Tort Law" before the New Jersey State Bar Association.
Sam Davis has served as chairman for Association of Trial Lawyers of American (ATLA) Medical Device Product Liability Section. He is a member of ATLA-NJ and a sustaining member of ATLA. His work in the field of Mass Torts include MDA Mass Tort and Vioxx Science Committee. He has lectured on Vioxx litigation at national conferences including Mass Torts made Perfect, 2005 Las Vegas and at Mealey's Vioxx Conference in New Orleans also in 2005.
Sam Davis also served as Chair for the New Jersey Senate Commerce Committee on Automobile Legislation and was recognized together with his law partner Marc C. Saperstein for their efforts in the area of Tobacco litigation in behalf of the Citizens of the State of New Jersey which led to the National Tobacco Settlement.
Sam Davis has argued cases before the NJ Superior Court of New Jersey Appellate Division and the Supreme Court of the State of New Jersey which resulted in published decisions.
On a personal level, in his spare time, Sam Davis stays fit by boxing and bicycle riding. He enjoys motorcycle riding, boating, photography, golf and tennis.
Awards and Honors
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- 2005 New Jersey Super Lawyers list
Education
Legal Education
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Rutgers, The State University of New Jersey School of Law - Camden,
Camden,
New Jersey, 1977
J.D.
Non Legal Education
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Tufts University,
Medford,
Massachusetts, 1973
B.A.
Current Employment Position(s)
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Founding Partner
Past Positions
- Magistrate Peter B. Scuderi, Law Clerk
- Hon. David D. Follender, J.S.C., Law Clerk
- Legal Institute for Medical Education, Founder
Classes and Seminars
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Lecturer, Medical Legal Issues, Hackensack University Medical Center
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Speaker, Hot Tips in Tort Law, New Jersey State Bar Association
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Nations Medical Institutions, Columbia University College of Physicians and Surgeons
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Lecturer, Mass Torts, Vioxx Litigation National Conference, Las Vegas, 2005 - Present
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Lecturer, Mass Torts, Mealey's Vioxx Conference, New Orleans, 2005 - Present
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Chairperson, American Association for Justice (AAJ), Medical Device Product Liability Section.
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2013 – NJAJ Lecturer, “Down and Dirty Video Depositions: Use of iPads and iPhones,”
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2025 – NJAJ Meadowlands Seminar Lecturer, “Lights, Sirens, and Liability: Handling Cases Against Police, Fireman, and EMS” (Motor Vehicle Program)
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2025 – NJAJ Boardwalk Seminar Lecturer- “Dynamic Demonstrative Evidence: Getting Creative and Getting It Admitted”
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2025 – NJAJ Boardwalk Seminar Lecturer- “Tips on Trial and Mediation Advocacy”
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2013 – NJAJ Co-Chair, Trial Advocacy
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2021 – NJAJ Lecturer, “How to Get Your Case Settled in a Virtual World – Part 3: Zoom Client Update” (speaker/presenter).
- 2025 – NJAJ Boardwalk Seminar Lecturer- “Masters of Advocacy: Trial Tactics You Need to Know”
Representative Cases
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$15,000,000 Settlement – Premises Liability
- Citation: This settlement was secured for a young girl injured on an escalator inside a major department store. As she approached the top landing, the escalator mechanism trapped her right leg and caused severe injuries. The case centered on escalator safety and the failure to prevent a known, high-risk hazard in a busy public store.
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$28,000,000 Settlement – General Liability
- Citation: This recovery was obtained for a worker who was on a ladder removing a cover from an electrical panel when an electrical explosion occurred. He suffered electrocution and devastating burn injuries in an instant. The case focused on preventable electrical safety failures and the catastrophic harm they can cause.
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$11,900,000 Settlement – Medical Malpractice
- Citation: This recovery was obtained in a birth-related medical malpractice case involving an anesthesia overdose during a routine C-section. The error caused a period of oxygen deprivation and left the patient in a coma. The claim focused on basic medication safety and monitoring that should have prevented a life-altering outcome.
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$7,850,000 Settlement – Fire (Child Injured in House Fire)
- Citation: This settlement was secured for a six-year-old child who suffered serious injuries in a house fire. The case focused on the circumstances that allowed the fire to occur and the failures that led to preventable harm. The recovery was aimed at providing long-term support for the child’s medical needs and future care.
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$7,000,000 Settlement – Pedestrian Accident
- Citation: This recovery was obtained for a plaintiff who was struck outside a national grocery store chain after finishing a shift and was pinned against the building. The driver was backing out of a parking space, then lost control after shifting into drive. The case focused on unsafe driving in a pedestrian-heavy area and the severe injuries that followed.
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$5,500,000 Settlement – Car Accident
- Citation: This settlement was secured for a client whose vehicle was violently rear-ended by an intoxicated driver on the Pulaski Skyway. The crash caused crushing damage to the rear of the vehicle and serious injuries. The case centered on reckless, impaired driving and the predictable devastation it causes.
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$4,977,000 Settlement – General Liability
- Citation: This recovery was obtained for a passenger injured in a major boat collision on the Manasquan River. The boat she was on collided nearly head-on with a larger boat, resulting in one fatality and multiple critical injuries. The case focused on operator negligence and basic boating safety failures on a busy waterway.
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$3,700,000 Settlement – Premises Liability
- Citation: This settlement was secured for a plaintiff who fell while trying to step off a friend’s boat and suffered a traumatic skull fracture. The injuries required extensive treatment, including the removal of a portion of the skull. The case focused on unsafe conditions during disembarkation and the serious consequences of a preventable fall.
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$3,500,000 Settlement – Pedestrian Accident
- Citation: This recovery was obtained for a pedestrian struck while crossing an intersection when a jitney bus failed to see her. The impact caused serious injuries and required significant medical care. The case focused on a simple truth: drivers must watch for pedestrians and yield when they have the right of way.
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$3,050,000 Settlement – Wrongful Death
- Citation: This settlement was secured for a drowning death that occurred in a lake swimming area with large floating docks. The dock structure created a dangerous under-dock area with limited air space and poor visibility in deep, murky water. The case focused on a foreseeable hazard and the failure to make the swimming area safe.
Bar Admissions
- New Jersey, 1977
- District of Columbia, 1980
- U.S. Federal Courts
- U.S. Supreme Court
Specialties and Certifications
- Civil Trial Attorney, Supreme Court, State of New Jersey, 2001
Other Affiliations
- New Jersey State Senate, 1993 (Chair, Commerce Committee on Automobile Legislation)
- American Association for Justice, Medical Device Product Liability Section (Chairman)
- American Association for Justice (Sustaining Member)
- New Jersey Association for Justice (Vioxx Science Committee)
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375 Cedar Lane
Teaneck, NJ 07666
Phone Number: 201-897-3951
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Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:30 am - 5:30 pm
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