Mark S. Samila
About Mark S. Samila
Mark S. Samila is a lawyer based in Evansville, IN and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2016. Mark S. Samila is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Evansville, Indiana
- Banking and Finance Law
- Business Organizations (including LLCs and Partnerships)
- Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law
- Commercial Finance Law
- Corporate Law
- Real Estate Law
- Tax Law
- Trusts and Estates
Current Firm: Kahn, Dees, Donovan & Kahn LLP
Education: University of Missouri School of Law (Columbia), J.D., graduated 1998
Location: Evansville, IN
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