Samuel P. Rajaratnam
Associate

Having worked on both sides of the courtroom, I understand what drives cases and how to get the best results for clients. While I'm always ready for trial, I also know when finding a practical solution makes better business sense.

Sammy Rajaratnam is an experienced litigator who brings a uniquely comprehensive perspective to complex disputes, having achieved successful outcomes on both sides of the courtroom. His experience representing both corporate defendants and individual plaintiffs gives him valuable strategic insight that sets him apart — he anticipates opposing counsel's moves and understands how to effectively position cases from multiple angles.

Sammy has tried jury trials across multiple practice areas such as personal injury, trade secret misappropriation, defamation and breach of contract disputes, achieving favorable outcomes in courts across Texas, including Harris County and Montgomery County, and in Louisiana. His trial results include multiple jury verdicts in his clients’ favor, a directed verdict for his client after five days of trial and mid-trial settlements that resulted in payments to his clients. This hands-on trial experience makes him especially effective at evaluating cases, anticipating challenges and developing winning strategies.

Drawing from his experience on both sides of commercial and personal injury litigation, Sammy brings unique judgment to each case. Whether managing complex business disputes or defending against high-stakes claims, he understands how to balance aggressive advocacy with practical, cost-effective solutions that align with clients' business objectives.

Before entering private practice, Sammy gained valuable insight into the judicial process as a judicial intern for the Honorable Jeff Manske in the United States District Court for the Western District of Texas. 

Thought Leadership / News
Honors
  • Selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America "Ones to Watch" in the fields of  Personal Injury Litigation (Defense) and Personal Injury Litigation (Plaintiffs) (2026)
  • Husch Blackwell Pro Bono Impact Award (2023)
  • Louis S. Muldrow Jury Argument Award (2019)
  • Bob and Karen Wortham Practice Court Award (2019)
  • Baylor Law School "High A"s, achieved the highest grade in the following courses: Civil Procedure, Litigation Drafting, Federal Courts
  • Best Speaker Award, Chicago Bar Association National Moot Court Competition (2017)
  • Baylor Barrister Society
Organizational Involvement
  • Houston Bar Association
  • Houston Young Lawyers Association
Education
  • J.D., cum laude, Baylor University School of Law (2019)
    • Articles Editor, Baylor Law Review
    • Regional Finalist, Texas Young Lawyers' Association National Trial Competition (2019)
    • Finalist, Baylor Law School’s “Mad Dog” Mock Trial Competition
     
  • B.A., Baylor University (2014)
Bar Admission
  • Texas (2019)
Court Admissions
  • United States District Court, Northern District of Texas
  • United States District Court, Southern District of Texas
  • United States District Court, Eastern District of Texas
  • United States District Court, Western District of Texas
  • United States Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
When I Feel Most At Home
  • Attending concerts and music festivals — have not missed Austin City Limits music festival since 2010
  • Traveling with my family
  • Going to Baylor football games (season ticket holder since graduation)