Samantha Porter
Business Litigation
Construction Litigation
Samantha Porter, Esq. represents her clients in civil and commercial litigation matters throughout the greater Philadelphia region.
High Swartz LLP
Norristown Law Office
Construction and Commercial Litigation Attorney based in Norristown, Pennsylvania
Samantha Porter, Esq. represents businesses and individuals in commercial, and construction litigation matters throughout the greater Philadelphia region. She is an associate attorney in High Swartz LLP’s Norristown office and supports the firm’s regional litigation and business law practice.
Samantha’s background includes property damage disputes, and insurance coverage litigation. Her multi-state admissions scale the firm's ability to assist clients in matters spanning Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Maryland.
“Effective litigation is all about preparation. I focus on understanding the facts, anticipating the issues, and positioning clients for the strongest possible outcome.” - Samantha Porter, Esq.
Litigation, Insurance Coverage, and Property Damage Experience
Samantha has experience representing homeowners in property damage and insurance coverage disputes across Pennsylvania, Maryland, and New Jersey. Her work included defending policyholders against insurance carriers that wrongfully denied claims related to residential and commercial property damage.
Education and Legal Training
Samantha earned her JD from Michigan State University College of Law, graduating cum laude. She later completed a Master of Laws in Taxation with a Certificate in International Taxation from Georgetown University Law Center.
While in law school, she participated in multiple semesters with the Alvin L. Storrs Low-Income Taxpayer Clinic, representing clients before the Internal Revenue Service and the Michigan Department of Treasury. At Georgetown, she served as a legal extern with the United States Tax Court.
Admissions and Court Practice
Samantha is admitted to practice law in Pennsylvania, New Jersey, and Maryland. She is also admitted to practice before the United States Tax Court, the United States District Court for the District of Maryland, and the United States District Courts for the Eastern and Middle Districts of Pennsylvania.
Community Involvement and Personal Interests
Samantha has participated in a range of service and educational initiatives, including teaching English in Rome, Italy, tutoring incarcerated individuals at SCI-Chester in Philadelphia, and supporting study abroad programs through Temple University’s Education Abroad Office.
Outside the office, she enjoys traveling, reading, and following Philadelphia sports. She is a dedicated fan of the Eagles, the Boston Bruins, and Formula 1 racing.
Practice Areas
Background
Bar Admissions
- Pennsylvania
- Maryland
- New Jersey
- United States Tax Court
- District Court of Maryland
- Eastern District of Pennsylvania
- Middle District of Pennsylvania
Education
- Master of Laws - LLM, Taxation
- Michigan State University College of Law
- Temple University - B.S., Psychology
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