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

        Blog

        Working 9 to 5? It’s a Way to Make a Livin’, so Make Sure You’re Payin’ for Every Minute: A Maine Employer’s Guide to Stacked Wage & Hour Rules

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        Alerts and Newsletters

        Can AI Pass the Doctor Test? FDA Considers Physician-Inspired Evaluation of GenAI Devices and Other Regulatory Measures

        AI is entering healthcare with indomitable will. It promises to increase efficiency, reduce administrative burden (which healthcare providers so...
        Press Releases

        Verrill Attorney Annabel Rodriguez Named Top Women of Law by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly

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        Blog

        What Employee Benefits Lawyers Do (and How to Make the Best Use of Us)

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        Media Mentions

        Bloomberg Law Quotes Robert Keach on Expanded Access to Small Business Reorganization

        Verrill attorney Bob Keach was recently featured in Bloomberg Law, discussing legislation that would raise debt limits for bankruptcy relief and...
        Blog

        Phil Bartlett to Step Down as Chair of the Maine Public Utilities Commission

        On September 15, 2026, Governor Janet Mills announced that Phil Bartlett will step down as Chair of the Maine Public Utilities Commission (PUC)...
        Published Works

        Jay McCormack and Michael Fee Co-Author AHLA Article on Skin Substitute Enforcement Trends

        Verrill Partners Jay McCormack and Michael Fee co-authored an article for the American Health Law Association's Fraud and Abuse Practice Group...
        Press Releases

        Verrill Welcomes Health Care & Life Sciences Attorney Elpida Velmahos

        BOSTON, Massachusetts – Verrill is pleased to announce that Elpida Velmahos has joined the firm’s Health Care & Life Sciences Group as an...
        Press Releases

        Verrill Welcomes Litigation & Trial Attorney Emma Pooler

        PORTLAND, Maine – Verrill is pleased to announce that Emma Pooler has joined the firm’s Litigation & Trial Group as an Associate, resident in...
        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...
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        A New Protected Class in Maine: Holders of Final Protection Orders

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        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...