Samuel R. Kilberg

Senior Attorney


Sam’s diverse practice touches many aspects of the real estate industry, including land use and zoning, landlord/tenant, commercial leasing, eminent domain, acquisition, and financing.  Sam routinely helps Fortune 500 companies, renewable energy developers, small businesses, and entrepreneurs through the zoning entitlement process.

Additionally, Sam also has significant experience representing clients in the cannabis industry, obtaining dozens of license approval at the municipal and state level. Sam’s unique combination of real estate and cannabis regulatory knowledge allows him to provide assistance to clients at every stage of the process from the beginning purchase of land all the way through obtaining licensure and opening doors for business. 

Sam is a member of the State Bar of Michigan Real Property Society and serves as the Chair of the Membership Committee and is the editor of the E-Newsletter.

    • Michigan State University College of Law, J.D., magna cum laude, 2017
    • Michigan State University, B.A., 2013
  • Bar Admissions

    • Michigan, 2017
    • Named to Best Lawyers' "Ones to Watch" list for Real Estate Law, 2022-2024

Latest News and Insights

Speaking Engagements6.27.24

Dykema's Cannabis Team To Host and Present at the State Bar of Michigan Cannabis Law Section’s Young Lawyers Training Program

Dykema will host and several of the firm's Cannabis attorneys will present at the State Bar of…

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Press Releases5.16.24

Dykema Delivers Brand Sponsorship Collaborations for Client With Detroit Lions and Detroit Tigers

In November 2023, a cannabis company founded by a Detroit Lions Hall of Famer and Pro Bowler—reached…

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Press Releases8.17.23

194 Dykema Lawyers Listed in The Best Lawyers in America® 2024 and Best Lawyers “Ones to Watch”

Dykema, a leading national law firm, announced today that 194 of its attorneys, in multiple practice…

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