Services
Education
University of Michigan Law School, J.D., 2016
Dickinson College, B.A., 2005
Bar Admissions
- Michigan
Sam Nuxoll is an associate attorney based in Ann Arbor and works in the Personal Services group. In addition to preparing wills, trusts, and powers of attorney, he provides estate and trust administration services and wealth and business succession planning. As a husband, and parent to three small children, Sam is attuned to the challenges faced by most families when it comes to thinking about and preparing for the future. He strives to cultivate close relationships with his clients and their families, which helps him anticipate and meet their needs.
Before permanently relocating to Michigan and joining Miller Canfield, Sam served for 12 years in the United States Army, including two overseas deployments. In that time, he developed skills in leadership, crisis management, contingency planning, and strategic thinking. Sam is currently a Major in the Army Reserve, where he teaches, coaches, and mentors future Army Officers enrolled in Eastern Michigan University's ROTC program.
Honors
Best Lawyers in America, "Ones to Watch For," Trusts and Estates, 2021-present
DBusiness Magazine, Top Lawyers, Family Law, Trusts and Estates, 2021-present
State Bar of Michigan Pro Bono Honor Roll, 2020
Probate and Estate Planning Certificate – Institute of Continuing Legal Education
University of Michigan Law School
• Juris Doctor, cum laude
• Michigan Law Veteran's Society, Vice President
• Legal Practice Program, Senior Judge & Peer Tutor
Dickinson College
• Bachelor of Arts, cum laude
• Army ROTC Distinguished Military Graduate
Professional Activities
Ann Arbor Area Community Foundation’s Network of Professional Advisors
Washtenaw County Bar Association, Estate Planning, Probate & Trust Law Section
State Bar of Michigan, Probate and Estate Planning Section
Washtenaw Estate Planning Council
Civic, Cultural & Social Activities
Allen Creek Preschool, Dining for Kids Committee, 2016-Present
St Clare’s Episcopal Church, Safety and Security Committee, 2015-Present
Ann Arbor Hands on Museum and Leslie Science and Nature Center, Board of Trustees, 2017-Present
Military
United States Army, 2005-2017
Speeches
"SECURE-ly Changing the Conversation," Michigan Association of CPAs, Tax Professionals and the IRS: Successfully Working Together Conference, Sept. 20, 2020
"So your child is 18 – now what?," University of Detroit Jesuit High School and Academy, Oct. 10, 2019
"Tax Planning for Seniors," The Birmingham Community House, Oct. 9, 2019
Publications
"Estate Planning During the Pandemic," Kiplinger, October 28, 2020
"Top 10 Estate Planning Tips in a Time of Coronavirus," Kiplinger, June 16, 2020