Sam S. Mate
Summary
Sam focuses his practice primarily on defense claims of first- and third-party automobile litigation and is experienced in handling cases on behalf of insurance companies in the defense of first- and third-party No-Fault claims.
While in law school, Sam gained valuable experience as a clerk, working primarily on property loss and subrogation matters. He also worked as a student public defender, zealously representing indigent clients throughout their criminal prosecutions.
Practice Areas
Credentials
Education
- University of Detroit Mercy School of Law (J.D. 2014)
- Michigan State State University (B.A. 2010)
Admissions
- State Bar of Michigan
- U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan
Professional Activities
- Oakland County Bar Association
Accomplishments
- Best Lawyers of America® “Ones to Watch”
- Insurance Law (2021-2023)
- Product Liability Litigation – Defendants (2022-2023)
News & Insights
Collins Einhorn Farrell PC is pleased to announce that 27 lawyers have been included in the 2023 editions of The Best Lawyers in America, including four receiving “Lawyer of the Year” distinction. Eleven of the 27 lawyers have been included in the Ones to Watch edition, which recognizes attorneys who are early in their careers…
Collins Einhorn Farrell is pleased to announce that attorneys Sam S. Mate, Jr., Christopher T. Lang, Brian A. Catrinar, Mary C. Aretha, and John S. McPhee have been elected partners in the firm. “All five new partners have earned their promotions through their dedication to the best interests of our clients, and the firm.” said…
Collins Einhorn Farrell PC is pleased to announce that 28 lawyers have been included in the 2022 editions of The Best Lawyers in America, including four receiving “Lawyer of the Year” distinction. Eleven of the 28 lawyers have been included in the Ones to Watch edition, which recognizes attorneys who are early in their careers…
Collins Einhorn Farrell PC is pleased to announce that 19 lawyers have been included in the 2021 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America, including 5 receiving “Lawyer of the Year” distinction. Four additional lawyers have also been included in the “Ones to Watch” edition, which recognizes associates and other lawyers who are earlier in…
Lauren Frederick, Sam Mate, and Deborah Hebert obtained summary disposition in a high-exposure, catastrophic no-fault case. The named insured’s son renewed the insured’s auto policy just a few months before the accident. But he failed to tell the insurer that the named insured had died. Given these facts, the Washtenaw County Circuit Court held that…
Collins Einhorn Farrell PC is pleased to announce that attorney Sam S. Mate, Jr. has joined the firm’s Automotive Liability practice group. Mr. Mate’s practice focuses on first- and third-party litigation matters and no-fault claims. He brings to the firm a strong background in defending first- and third-party automobile liability claims from start to finish. Click on the headline for full details.