Samuel Mallick

Sam Mallick is an associate in the Litigation Practice Group in the Dallas office of Haynes Boone. As a former law clerk for both the U.S. District Court and the U.S. Court of Appeals, Sam understands how judges make decisions and knows how to craft the thorough pleadings and well-reasoned arguments that persuade them. Sam’s practice focuses on franchise and distribution disputes; media, entertainment, and defamation matters; and real estate litigation. He is experienced in handling disputes of all sizes, at all stages of litigation, and is particularly interested in navigating complicated procedural issues to give his clients a tactical edge or bring about an early, favorable resolution.

In his franchise and distribution practice, Sam has helped major franchisors receive preliminary injunctive relief, coordinated expedited document production, and handled mediation of high-value disputes. He also regularly advises on dealership and distribution matters. In media, entertainment, and defamation cases, Sam’s early-stage procedural motions have resulted in favorable rulings for his clients. He has represented clients in real estate matters in front of municipal administrative boards as well as state and federal courts.

Sam graduated Order of the Coif from Vanderbilt University Law School, where he was a moot court finalist and board member, research assistant, and executive editor of the Vanderbilt Journal of Entertainment & Technology Law. He enjoys live theater and sings bass in his church choir.