team-member

Samuel Kuzma

Portland, OR

Licensed for 15 years

Law Degree

Awards

Primary Practice Area

Child custody

Language

English

About

My focus is on providing quality, individualized representation for my clients and obtaining the best result for each client's needs.  I am committed to making sure my clients know what is happening every step of the way. My areas of expertise include divorce, dissolutions of domestic partnerships, modifications, adoptions, custody, enforcement and protective orders.  My background in criminal defense helps me advocate aggressively on behalf of my clients. I have been practicing family law since 2007.  I obtained his Juris Doctor from Wake Forest University School of Law and my bachelor's degree in history from the University of Michigan. I enjoy mountain climbing, hiking, backpacking, reading literature and Shakespeare.

Practices Areas

Child custody

Divorce and separation

Family

Language

English

Contact

Kuzma Law, LLC1500 SW 1st AvenueSuite 900Portland, OR, 97201-58271500 SW 1st AvenueSuite 900Suite 900Portland, OR, 97201-5827

Office: N/A

Website: N/A

Reviews

Gerald
October 30, 2020

I worked with Sam to address some challenging circumstances in updating a parenting agreement. He was an incredible legal resource, an excellent counselor, and provided reliably quality work in both document drafting and during court appearances. I've worked with other lawyers in the past on these matters and Sam is by far the best. Deeply thankful to have found him.

Pip
May 5, 2020

Sam is someone I would recommend to anyone needing legal advice. He was thorough, responsive and compassionate. Sam helped me understand the nuances of the law and my rights throughout my divorce case. He helped me think through how to apply my values to the choices in front of me without sacrificing what I was legally entitled to.

anonymous
October 17, 2019

Sam represented me incredibly well in a contentious divorce. His approach was very matter-of-fact, and he also apprised me of nuances in the law which would impact the outcome of my case. He valued my input and tailored our approach accordingly. When the other side fought tough, Sam fought tougher. I would recommend Sam to anyone seeking personable, professional, valuable representation.

Thomas
April 16, 2013

Full marks from me! My custody case was not a very difficult one, everything went smoothly and as expected. Sam is extremely knowledgeable and personable. Whenever I had a question it was easy to email him and get a response quickly. The firm that he works for is great and I was always made to feel my time was important and not wasted. Not having a difficult case I have no critiques to make, Sam was professional, knowledgeable, and straight-forward. I would be very happy to have Sam represent me again if the need ever arises. Thanks!

Jeremy
April 29, 2010

We were referred to Mr. Kuzma from the Modest Means program in Tillamook, Oregon. Mr. Kuzma agreed to take our case and went above and beyond board to assist me with a child custody trial even with hiring him at the last minute. Mr. Kuzma was up to speed on my case and did a remarkable job with a case that felt like a no win to me. I now have a schedule to see my son and with his help, I am able to work with his mother to see him. I would recommend Mr. Kuzma to anyone and I know they would come away from their trial a winner.

Justin
October 2, 2012

Sam completed all necessary paperwork and proceedings for my dissolution in a timely and professional manner. He was very sure to listen carefully to the details of my case, took pertinent notes, was very thorough, and got the job done. Consider Sam Kuzma if you want a good attorney, with an excellent firm (Gevurtz-Menashe).

anonymous
October 14, 2012

I feel like Sam would be an excellent lawyer if he weren't tied to a firm that kept him incredibly busy. I like him as an individual, and he exudes a confidence that I think is important for a legal representative. Sadly, I was looking for someone who was more proactive. The approach he took towards my issue was somewhat lackluster. (Very "let's wait and see what the other party does" which was not something that I was comfortable with.) Generally speaking I think Sam has an excellent grasp of the law, especially for someone who hasn't been in practice long. For someone tied to such a big-name lawfirm his rates are incredibly reasonable, and he is very giving of his time.

Gerald
October 30, 2020

I worked with Sam to address some challenging circumstances in updating a parenting agreement. He was an incredible legal resource, an excellent counselor, and provided reliably quality work in both document drafting and during court appearances. I've worked with other lawyers in the past on these matters and Sam is by far the best. Deeply thankful to have found him.

Pip
May 5, 2020

Sam is someone I would recommend to anyone needing legal advice. He was thorough, responsive and compassionate. Sam helped me understand the nuances of the law and my rights throughout my divorce case. He helped me think through how to apply my values to the choices in front of me without sacrificing what I was legally entitled to.

anonymous
October 17, 2019

Sam represented me incredibly well in a contentious divorce. His approach was very matter-of-fact, and he also apprised me of nuances in the law which would impact the outcome of my case. He valued my input and tailored our approach accordingly. When the other side fought tough, Sam fought tougher. I would recommend Sam to anyone seeking personable, professional, valuable representation.

Thomas
April 16, 2013

Full marks from me! My custody case was not a very difficult one, everything went smoothly and as expected. Sam is extremely knowledgeable and personable. Whenever I had a question it was easy to email him and get a response quickly. The firm that he works for is great and I was always made to feel my time was important and not wasted. Not having a difficult case I have no critiques to make, Sam was professional, knowledgeable, and straight-forward. I would be very happy to have Sam represent me again if the need ever arises. Thanks!

Jeremy
April 29, 2010

We were referred to Mr. Kuzma from the Modest Means program in Tillamook, Oregon. Mr. Kuzma agreed to take our case and went above and beyond board to assist me with a child custody trial even with hiring him at the last minute. Mr. Kuzma was up to speed on my case and did a remarkable job with a case that felt like a no win to me. I now have a schedule to see my son and with his help, I am able to work with his mother to see him. I would recommend Mr. Kuzma to anyone and I know they would come away from their trial a winner.

Justin
October 2, 2012

Sam completed all necessary paperwork and proceedings for my dissolution in a timely and professional manner. He was very sure to listen carefully to the details of my case, took pertinent notes, was very thorough, and got the job done. Consider Sam Kuzma if you want a good attorney, with an excellent firm (Gevurtz-Menashe).

anonymous
October 14, 2012

I feel like Sam would be an excellent lawyer if he weren't tied to a firm that kept him incredibly busy. I like him as an individual, and he exudes a confidence that I think is important for a legal representative. Sadly, I was looking for someone who was more proactive. The approach he took towards my issue was somewhat lackluster. (Very "let's wait and see what the other party does" which was not something that I was comfortable with.) Generally speaking I think Sam has an excellent grasp of the law, especially for someone who hasn't been in practice long. For someone tied to such a big-name lawfirm his rates are incredibly reasonable, and he is very giving of his time.

Gerald
October 30, 2020

I worked with Sam to address some challenging circumstances in updating a parenting agreement. He was an incredible legal resource, an excellent counselor, and provided reliably quality work in both document drafting and during court appearances. I've worked with other lawyers in the past on these matters and Sam is by far the best. Deeply thankful to have found him.

Pip
May 5, 2020

Sam is someone I would recommend to anyone needing legal advice. He was thorough, responsive and compassionate. Sam helped me understand the nuances of the law and my rights throughout my divorce case. He helped me think through how to apply my values to the choices in front of me without sacrificing what I was legally entitled to.

anonymous
October 17, 2019

Sam represented me incredibly well in a contentious divorce. His approach was very matter-of-fact, and he also apprised me of nuances in the law which would impact the outcome of my case. He valued my input and tailored our approach accordingly. When the other side fought tough, Sam fought tougher. I would recommend Sam to anyone seeking personable, professional, valuable representation.

Thomas
April 16, 2013

Full marks from me! My custody case was not a very difficult one, everything went smoothly and as expected. Sam is extremely knowledgeable and personable. Whenever I had a question it was easy to email him and get a response quickly. The firm that he works for is great and I was always made to feel my time was important and not wasted. Not having a difficult case I have no critiques to make, Sam was professional, knowledgeable, and straight-forward. I would be very happy to have Sam represent me again if the need ever arises. Thanks!

Jeremy
April 29, 2010

We were referred to Mr. Kuzma from the Modest Means program in Tillamook, Oregon. Mr. Kuzma agreed to take our case and went above and beyond board to assist me with a child custody trial even with hiring him at the last minute. Mr. Kuzma was up to speed on my case and did a remarkable job with a case that felt like a no win to me. I now have a schedule to see my son and with his help, I am able to work with his mother to see him. I would recommend Mr. Kuzma to anyone and I know they would come away from their trial a winner.

Justin
October 2, 2012

Sam completed all necessary paperwork and proceedings for my dissolution in a timely and professional manner. He was very sure to listen carefully to the details of my case, took pertinent notes, was very thorough, and got the job done. Consider Sam Kuzma if you want a good attorney, with an excellent firm (Gevurtz-Menashe).

anonymous
October 14, 2012

I feel like Sam would be an excellent lawyer if he weren't tied to a firm that kept him incredibly busy. I like him as an individual, and he exudes a confidence that I think is important for a legal representative. Sadly, I was looking for someone who was more proactive. The approach he took towards my issue was somewhat lackluster. (Very "let's wait and see what the other party does" which was not something that I was comfortable with.) Generally speaking I think Sam has an excellent grasp of the law, especially for someone who hasn't been in practice long. For someone tied to such a big-name lawfirm his rates are incredibly reasonable, and he is very giving of his time.