Sam Tincher

        Associate

        Sam Tincher advises middle-market and emerging companies on mergers and acquisitions, corporate governance and day-to-day business matters. He focuses on delivering practical, business-oriented solutions that align with each client’s unique objectives and long-term growth strategies.

        As a member of the Business Law Group, Sam has broad experience representing businesses in connection with a variety of complex transactions, including domestic and cross-border mergers, acquisitions, leveraged buyouts, carve-outs, recapitalizations and other strategic investment transactions. He also regularly advises closely held and growth-stage companies on entity formation, governance matters, commercial agreements and general corporate counseling throughout all stages of the business lifecycle. Sam has advised clients across a wide range of industries, including industrials, healthcare, information technology and business services.

        Born and raised in Japan, Sam brings an international perspective and cross-cultural insight to his practice. Prior to joining Verrill, Sam leveraged his linguistic and cultural fluency at an international law firm in Tokyo, where he advised both U.S. and Japan-based clients on sophisticated transactional matters involving multinational businesses. He also served in the U.S. Department of Justice’s Securities and Financial Fraud Unit and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission’s Division of Enforcement in Washington, D.C., where he assisted with investigations and enforcement matters involving financial misconduct and supported prosecution teams through the review and translation of complex financial materials.

        Outside of his practice, Sam and his wife recently welcomed their first child. He enjoys spending time with his growing family and remains committed to maintaining a strong work-life balance amid a busy practice. He also continues to pursue his interest in travel and whiskey, and is a Certified Bourbon Professional who has explored distilleries across the United States, Japan and Scotland.

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        Education

        • Boston College Law School  (J.D.)
        • Berea College

        Bar Admissions

        • Massachusetts

        Firm Highlights

        Published Works

        Four Verrill Attorneys Co-Author Massachusetts Trends and Developments Chapter for Chambers and Partners Child Relocation 2026 Guide

        Verrill attorneys Mary H. Schmidt, Rachel A. Deering, Hannah R. Zukoff, and Mariah G. Tappan co-authored the “Trends and Developments” chapter...
        Blog

        A New Protected Class in Maine: Holders of Final Protection Orders

        In the lead-up to Domestic Violence Awareness Month in October, employers may be taking a closer look at how their policies and practices respond to...
        Alerts and Newsletters

        Verrill Secures SJC Victory for Boston Legacy FC in White Stadium Litigation

        Verrill has secured a significant appellate victory for Boston Legacy FC in the litigation challenging the redevelopment of White Stadium in...
        Blog

        Hurry Up and Wait

        This is the third in a series of Verrill blog posts on Maine’s packaging extended producer responsibility (“EPR”) law[1]. In July we reported...
        Media Mentions

        Robert Keach Discusses First Brands Chapter 11 Case in Law360

        Verrill attorney Robert Keach was recently quoted in a Law360 article examining the rejection of First Brands Group's Chapter 11 plan and the...
        Media Mentions

        Cybersecurity and AI Governance: Scott Anderson Featured in Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly

        Verrill Managing Partner Scott Anderson was recently featured in Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly discussing how law firms can build attorney buy-in for...
        Blog

        Section 530A Account Update: ERISA Status of Trump Accounts

        The Department of Labor has issued important guidance addressing whether employer programs that permit contributions to Section 530A accounts (and...
        Press Releases

        97 Verrill Attorneys Recognized by Best Lawyers® 2027, Including Four Named Lawyers of the Year

        AUGUSTA, Maine, BANGOR, Maine, BOSTON, Mass., PORTLAND, Maine, and WESTPORT, Conn., (August 20, 2026) – Verrill is proud to announce that 97...
        Alerts and Newsletters

        SEC’s Proposed “Reg Crypto”: What Founders Need to Know

        Startup founders and emerging-growth companies have a number of options for raising capital under the federal securities laws, including Regulation D...
        Blog

        After 45 Years, the IRS Speaks on DCAP Nondiscrimination Testing – And It’s Good News

        Employers that provide a Dependent Care Assistance Program will be pleased to learn that for the first time in 45 years, the IRS has issued guidance...
        Media Mentions

        U.S. Courts Highlights Annabel Rodriguez’s Journey from Fellow to Mentor

        Verrill attorney Annabel Rodriguez was featured in a recent U.S. Courts article titled “From Fellows to Mentors: Alumni Share Lasting Lessons from...
        Media Mentions

        Robert Keach Discusses Bankruptcy Auction Strategy in Law360

        Verrill attorney Robert Keach spoke with Law360 article examining the complex bankruptcy auction process that resulted in the sale of 23 summer...