Samantha’s professional standard is summed up in one word: excellence. After assuming responsibility over hundreds of daily critical, strategic and management tasks, Samantha D. Leal has quickly become an indispensable asset for Ace Law and a key reason the law firm has had almost overnight success. After joining the firm as the COO in February of 2025, it is undeniable that the firm’s growth and success have accelerated. With her leadership, Ace Law has quickly become a sought-out and recognized law firm in the Houston market in a very short period of time.

Biography
Samantha oversees operational activities at every level of the firm, ensuring that every client receives the highest standard of legal service. Samantha has outstanding organizational skills and strong leadership. She is tough but compassionate. A mother, a wife and woman of faith, with more than sixteen (16) years of legal and litigation experience, she knows every aspect of the law business. Samantha has a wealth of knowledge in multiple areas of the law, including Criminal Defense, Personal Injury, Product Liability, First Party Property Insurance, and Business & Commercial Disputes, among others. A hard and devoted leader, she has managed high-volume caseloads in both State and Federal courts, bringing precision, efficiency, and relentless dedication to every matter. Samantha’s extensive knowledge and case management expertise are backed by an aggressive, proactive style and a strong foundation in legal research and case analysis. Passionate about achieving the best possible outcomes, she works tirelessly to protect clients’ rights and interests. She previously served as Paralegal Manager and then COO for a full-service law firm in Houston for ten years supervising over forty paralegals and an army of administrative and legal staff totaling over 100. Today, in her role as COO for Ace Law, Samantha leads process-improvement strategies that have strengthened the firm’s ability to deliver consistent successful outcomes, staff focus and commitment, attention to detail, and unparalleled expertise to each client we serve. Outside of work, Samantha enjoys spending time with her family, watching a good boxing match with her husband and taking her kids to “Jesus class” on Sundays.
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Participación en la comunidad
Samantha believes in giving back to the community and has organized, sponsored, and participated in numerous charitable initiatives, including:
- Directing a high school co-op mentorship program with AAMA
- Food drives with Community Family Centers
- Volunteering with Kids’ Meals
- World Marrow Donor Day events for NMDP
- Organized staff appreciation days and “dress days” for charity
- Summer internship program for law students and paralegals
- Breakfast and networking events
- Elementary school pantry projects
- Community information sessions
- Christmas toy drives and donation events
- Children’s Day celebrations and Backpack Giveaway drives
- Quarterly community blood drives
Professional Associations & Memberships
- State Bar of Texas – Paralegal Division
- Houston Paralegal Association
- Houston Metropolitan Paralegal Association
- Texas Criminal Defense Lawyers Association
Idiomas
- English
- Spanish