Samuel Gottstein

Samuel Gottstein is an associate attorney at Cashion Gilmore & Lindemuth, specializing in civil rights law and complex commercial litigation. His practice focuses on appeals, state constitutional law, and election law. He has been involved in high-profile cases, including defending Alaska’s prohibitions against “Dark Money” in the federal district court, the Ninth Circuit, and the U.S. Supreme Court. He has also secured important victories in child custody disputes and election reform cases before the Alaska Supreme Court.

Sam began his legal career as an assistant public defender in Anchorage, where he represented hundreds of clients in criminal trials. After transitioning to private practice, Sam has represented clients in several complex civil cases. Notably, he secured favorable jury verdicts in medical malpractice cases and played a key role in saving the Power Cost Equalization Endowment Fund, which supports over 80,000 rural Alaskans. Sam earned his J.D. from Boston College Law School (2012-2015), where he served as an Executive Notes Editor for the Boston College Law Review. He also holds a B.A. in History from Yale University (2006-2010), where he was involved in Yaledancers, Taps, and Rhythmic Blue.

In addition to his academic achievements, Sam’s legal career includes clerkships with Judge Catherine M. Easter of the Alaska Superior Court and Justice Daniel E. Winfree of the Alaska Supreme Court. Samuel Gottstein has also interned with the Alaska Department of Law and served as a legislative aide in Juneau. Sam was named one of Alaska’s Top Forty Under 40 by the Alaska Journal of Commerce in 2025. He continues to serve clients across the state, specializing in civil rights, election law, and corporate compliance.

Law Office Affiliations

• Associate, Cashion Gilmore & Lindemuth
• Member, Alaska Bar Association

Licensed State

• Alaska

Education

• Boston College Law School

Awards & Badges