Sam Murphy

Sam Murphy is a commercial real estate attorney in Holland & Knight's Dallas office with a nationwide reach. Mr. Murphy is known for guiding clients through the most complex real estate and finance challenges.

With a broad, nationwide perspective, Mr. Murphy helps clients anticipate market shifts and regulatory hurdles to position clients for long-term success. Utilizing a developed background in distressed debt, commercial mortgage-backed securities (CMBS) and collateralized loan obligations (CLOs), he is a go-to advisor for lenders, banks, debt funds and investors seeking strategic solutions in loan originations, workouts and financing for construction, bridge and permanent projects.

Clients appreciate Mr. Murphy's hands-on approach to resolving defaults. Whether through loan sales, receiverships, foreclosures, discounted payoffs, deeds in lieu or real estate owned (REO) property sales, he consistently aims to maximize recovery and protect client interests. By identifying and addressing deficiencies early, Mr. Murphy helps lenders and investors avoid costly mistakes and minimize exposure. Clients also rely on his practical counsel on joint ventures, land use and development disputes, as he helps them navigate risk, unlock new opportunities and mitigate future conflicts. His experience streamlining complex negotiations also enables clients to resolve issues quickly and return capital to productive use.