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Sam S. Garbia

Partner
E: sgarbia@novablg.com
P: 703.766.8081

Partner
E: sgarbia@novablg.com
P: 703.766.8081


Mr. Garbia is a founding member of NOVA BLG, LLP and GarbiaPlocki, LLP. Mr. Garbia directs the firm’s Corporate Counsel section, serves as lead counsel to the firm’s corporate clients in litigation, consults with and advises corporate clients on litigation matters and methods to avoid litigation. Acting outside general counsel for a wide range of companies. He regularly advises clients regarding appropriate business structures, in particular by advising them regarding the benefits and potential difficulties associated with forming corporations, limited liability companies, partnerships, and other commercial entities.

Mr. Garbia serves as General Counsel and the Chief Legal Officer for various corporate clients. He is responsible for leading corporate strategic growth and tactical legal initiatives. Mr. Garbia provides oversight and assists in the government contracting proposal and negotiating process and is responsible for compliance with all applicable government regulations, including Federal Acquisition Regulations and other federal contracting rules. He serves as the key lawyer/legal advisor on all major business transactions, including acquisitions, divestitures and joint ventures. Additionally, Mr. Garbia judges the merits of major court cases filed against or on behalf of his clients. He supervise litigation and bid protests, and develops policies to assure the organization’s compliance with the small business administration’s 8(a) program and GSA Schedule.

Education
~ George Mason University School of Law (JD, 2002) 
~ George Mason University (BA, 1999)
Bar Admissions
~ Virginia 
Court Admissions
~ Supreme Court of Virginia 
~ U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia 
Professional Affiliations and Awards
~ Top Secret Security Clearance, DOD 
~ American Bar Association, 2003 - 2014 
~ Virginia Bar Association, 2002 - Present 
~ Fairfax Bar Association, 2005 – Present 

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