Samuel D. William

Sam William is an associate at Dady & Gardner, where he represents franchisees, dealers, and distributors across the United States in their relationships with franchisors, manufacturers, and suppliers. Sam provides thoughtful legal counsel and representation to help clients address the unique challenges of franchise and dealership relationships, allowing them to achieve their business goals. Additionally, Sam is an active participant in the American Bar Association’s Forum on Franchising.

Sam joined Dady & Gardner, P.A. as a law clerk in 2025 and immediately began helping franchisees work through legal issues related to disputes with their franchisors.

Sam earned his J.D. from the University of Iowa College of Law in Iowa City, Iowa, and his B.A., cum laude, from Gustavus Adolphus College. During law school, he engaged in volunteer work for LegalCORPS. His studies included training in arbitration and mergers and acquisitions. He is admitted to practice in Minnesota.

While at the University of Iowa College of Law, Sam served as a judicial extern for the Honorable Christian M. Sande of the Minnesota Fourth Judicial District, Civil Division. Sam also served as the Administrative Editor on the nationally renowned Journal of Corporation Law.