Sameer

S. Karim

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700 Milam Street, Suite 800
Houston, TX 77002-2806

Overview

Sameer is a seasoned commercial litigation attorney specializing in labor and employment, real estate litigation and complex business disputes. Board Certified in Labor & Employment Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, he represents employers and executives across various industries in matters such as trade secrets, non-compete agreements, discrimination, harassment and wage disputes. He also advises on labor and employment issues in mergers and acquisitions.

In real estate, Sameer represents lenders, developers, REITs, property owners, acquirers, purchasers, landlords, joint venture members, investors and brokers in litigation matters that cover all phases of the real estate business cycle.

Sameer's broad commercial litigation practice includes handling contractual and business disputes, as well as prosecuting and defending claims involving breach of contract, business fraud and violations of fiduciary duties. He is particularly experienced in business divorce disputes and related litigation for majority owners and minority investors in substantial private companies. Additionally, he frequently collaborates with family law attorneys to address complex entity governance and business-related issues that arise in high-net-worth divorce matters.

Sameer serves on Munsch Hardt’s Diversity Committee, underscoring his dedication to an inclusive legal environment. He is also a member of the firm’s Equity Compensation Committee.

Education

Admissions

Achievements

  • Houstonia Magazine – Top Lawyer, Labor and Employment (2022-2023)
  • Thomson Reuters – Texas Rising Stars (2014-2024); Texas Rising Stars: Up-and-Coming 100 (2020, 2023-2024)
  • Woodward/White, Inc. – Best Lawyers in America, Employment Law – Management (2025); Best Lawyers in America, Litigation – Labor and Employment (2025)
  • Memberships

    • Houston Bar Association, Health Law and Litigation Sections
    • National Association of Federal Equity Receivers
    • State Bar of Texas, Business Law, Entertainment and Sports, Health Law and Litigation Sections

Overview

Sameer is a seasoned commercial litigation attorney specializing in labor and employment, real estate litigation and complex business disputes. Board Certified in Labor & Employment Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization, he represents employers and executives across various industries in matters such as trade secrets, non-compete agreements, discrimination, harassment and wage disputes. He also advises on labor and employment issues in mergers and acquisitions.

In real estate, Sameer represents lenders, developers, REITs, property owners, acquirers, purchasers, landlords, joint venture members, investors and brokers in litigation matters that cover all phases of the real estate business cycle.

Sameer's broad commercial litigation practice includes handling contractual and business disputes, as well as prosecuting and defending claims involving breach of contract, business fraud and violations of fiduciary duties. He is particularly experienced in business divorce disputes and related litigation for majority owners and minority investors in substantial private companies. Additionally, he frequently collaborates with family law attorneys to address complex entity governance and business-related issues that arise in high-net-worth divorce matters.

Sameer serves on Munsch Hardt’s Diversity Committee, underscoring his dedication to an inclusive legal environment. He is also a member of the firm’s Equity Compensation Committee.

Experience

  • International In-House Counsel

    Seconded to serve as primary in-house counsel for the U.S. component of international, publicly-traded staffing organization. In this role, Sameer managed

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  • Employment Litigation

    Obtained injunctive relief and substantial damages against two former employees who started a competing business in violation of non-competition agreements. Judgment

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  • Employment Litigation

    Obtained summary judgment on behalf of a former C-level executive of a publicly-traded company after the company breached employee’s executive employment

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