Samuel M. Spiritos - Lawyer in Potomac, MD

Sam Spiritos clients recognize him as a sophisticated transactional attorney, trusted business advisor and an effective negotiator who truly understands their business needs. Over the course of his thirty-plus year career of successful deal-making, Sam has developed not only a masterful legal ability, but also strong relationships with many key players in the real estate industry and markets throughout the country, including regionally in DC, Maryland and Northern Virginia. He draws upon this experience (which includes training at a big law firm), along with his business focused education credentials, to provide efficient legal services and strategic guidance that enables his clients to succeed and grow.

We call him when we need a high degree of sophistication, knowledge of and relationships within the greater D.C. real estate market. Hes one of the most connected people in the field, and his willingness to make introductions to other players along with his skills, have always benefited me. He takes my business so seriously, one might think it was his own.? Steve Cumbie, NVCommercial, Inc.

A nationally-recognized authority on hospitality-related issues, Sam chairs the firms Hospitality Practice, focusing on deal structuring, purchase and sale contracts, franchise agreements, management agreements, financings (representing creditors and owners), joint ventures, construction and development. Clients include international hotel owners and operators, boutique hotel groups, casino and gaming operators and private clubs who benefit from Sams unique skill set, his strong business sense and the 360? perspective he brings to every transaction.

Sam has proudly served as Managing Shareholder of Shulman Rogers since 2013 and has deftly navigated the firm through many changes, including the unprecedented and unforeseeable challenges brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic. He appreciates that his leadership position has afforded him the opportunity to develop relationships with business leaders and elected officials, and that he can extend those relationships to make valuable connections for his clients.

In addition to being Managing Shareholder, Sam actively advises clients in commercial real estate transactions involving all asset classes. In this role, he serves many of the preeminent players in some of the largest and most complex acquisition and development projects nationwide and in the DC Metropolitan area. In the financing arena, Sam represents lenders and borrowers in commercial loan transactions, particularly acquisitions and development financings, construction and permanent loans, mezzanine and bridge loans, retail, office and hotel development and financings.

Clients consistently express their appreciation to Sam for his pragmatic and on-point legal advice, business sense and for the meaningful connections to deals, investors, lenders and other opportunities that he generates for them.

I trust and value his judgment as a lawyer and a business advisor. Hes also the best at thinking ahead in terms of who I need to meet.? Charles Gravely, Zuckerman Gravely

Sam is always looking to introduce us to development or acquisition opportunities, and we have capitalized on Sams relationships.? Cameron Pratt, Foulger-Pratt Companies

Recognized for his thought leadership, Sam is frequently invited to speak at industry events including the ALIS Hotel Conference (Negotiating Hotel Acquisition Agreements) and The Lodging Conference (COVID related CMBS Workouts and Negotiating Franchise Agreements).