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Michael "Mike" Samson is an associate at Russo & Gould. His experience includes medical malpractice defense, toxic tort defense, real estate transactional law, intellectual property, and corporate law. Born and raised in Manhattan, Mike is a two-time SuperLawyers Rising Star and a former judicial fellow of the Hon. Gerald Lebovits of the New York Supreme Court First District. He is noted for his legal versatility and ardent work ethic.
In his free time, Mike enjoys the New York Football Giants, the New York Rangers, the New York Knicks, old movies, history, Central Park, and spending time with family and friends.
Russo & Gould is pleased to announce the elevation of Trishe Hynes to partner, effective January 1, 2026. Trishe joined Russo & Gould as a senior associate in 2020 and has since advised clients on a wide range of matters, including New York State Labor Law violations, construction defects, high exposure multi-party motor vehicle accidents, appellate advocacy, and insurance coverage issues. Clients value her laser focus and fluency in managing all aspects of litigation, from appeals, motion practice, and court appearances to oral arguments, depositions, and hearings.
On October 9, 2025, attorneys from Russo & Gould LLP took center stage at the Defense Association of New York (DANY) CLE seminar, The Nuts and Bolts of Summary Jury Trial - Expedited Justice, held at the State Insurance Fund Building in Lower Manhattan.