Samuel has worked on several high value transactions with consideration up to $150 million for clients that span industries including manufacturing, solar power and medical. In addition, Sam represents the firm’s clients in all general corporate matters including contract negotiations, corporate reorganizations and real estate transactions.

He spearheaded a sell-side transaction where the firm represented the shareholders of a leading technology provider to school systems around the U.S., negotiating and preparing all deal documentation and advising the shareholders throughout the process. The transaction involved complicated tax matters as well as a pre-closing tax free reorganization.

Before joining Duffy & Sweeney, Sam worked as a commercial lease administration analyst for Jones Lang LaSalle, a leading financial and professional services firm that specializes in commercial real estate services and investment management worldwide. Sam was also a contract attorney at Morgan, Lewis & Bockius in the Philadelphia office and completed internships for the Rhode Island Center for Law and Public Policy, and the Office of the Attorney General in Philadelphia.

  • South County Youth Soccer Club, Board of Directors
  • Named among “Ones to Watch” by Best Lawyers in America in the areas of Business Organizations, Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law, Corporate Law, and Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Rhode Island, 2024-2025
  • Named a “Rising Star” in Super Lawyers, Business & Corporate, Providence, 2021-2023

Education

  • Roger Williams School of Law, J.D.
  • The Pennsylvania State University, B.S.

Bar Admissions

  • Rhode Island
  • Massachusetts
  • Pennsylvania

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Samuel G. Eckel
Shareholder
samuel.eckel@stevenslee.com
  • Providence
  • Phone: 401.457.1810
Areas of Focus
Practice
  • Corporate, Finance and Capital Markets

Samuel has worked on several high value transactions with consideration up to $150 million for clients that span industries including manufacturing, solar power and medical. In addition, Sam represents the firm’s clients in all general corporate matters including contract negotiations, corporate reorganizations and real estate transactions.

He spearheaded a sell-side transaction where the firm represented the shareholders of a leading technology provider to school systems around the U.S., negotiating and preparing all deal documentation and advising the shareholders throughout the process. The transaction involved complicated tax matters as well as a pre-closing tax free reorganization.

Before joining Duffy & Sweeney, Sam worked as a commercial lease administration analyst for Jones Lang LaSalle, a leading financial and professional services firm that specializes in commercial real estate services and investment management worldwide. Sam was also a contract attorney at Morgan, Lewis & Bockius in the Philadelphia office and completed internships for the Rhode Island Center for Law and Public Policy, and the Office of the Attorney General in Philadelphia.

Affiliations

  • South County Youth Soccer Club, Board of Directors

Recognition

  • Named among “Ones to Watch” by Best Lawyers in America in the areas of Business Organizations, Closely Held Companies and Family Businesses Law, Corporate Law, and Mergers and Acquisitions Law, Rhode Island, 2024-2025
  • Named a “Rising Star” in Super Lawyers, Business & Corporate, Providence, 2021-2023

Education

  • Roger Williams School of Law, J.D.
  • The Pennsylvania State University, B.S.

Bar Admissions

  • Rhode Island
  • Massachusetts
  • Pennsylvania
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