Samantha Rizzuto 

Samantha Rizzuto represents condominium, homeowners, and townhome associations throughout Illinois. Her practice includes contract review, ongoing general counsel advice with an eye toward both short-term and long-term risk, governing-document enforcement, and disputes involving owners, vendors, and contractors.

Samantha has practiced law since 2016. Before joining Shifrin Legal, she practiced commercial litigation, handling contract disputes, business and ownership disputes, creditor matters, and real estate-related litigation. Earlier in her career, she practiced at a boutique Chicago law firm, handling contested family law matters involving significant financial and property issues. Across both practices, she has handled every phase of litigation, from case assessment and pleadings through discovery, depositions, motion practice, evidentiary hearings, arbitration, and settlement negotiations.

That background translates directly to association work. Having seen firsthand how disputes arise and escalate, Samantha helps association clients identify legal pitfalls early, keep disputes contained, and reduce legal risk where possible. She has also spent years resolving emotionally charged disputes between people who must continue to live or work alongside one another. Striking the right balance between zealous advocacy and practical, sensible solutions allows Samantha to thrive at practicing "the human side of law," a core tenet at Shifrin Legal.

Samantha works closely with boards and managing agents to assess risk, identify practical solutions, and resolve disputes efficiently, while remaining fully prepared to litigate when necessary.

Samantha earned her Juris Doctor from DePaul University College of Law and her Bachelor of Arts in Political Science from the University of Illinois at Chicago. She was admitted to the Illinois bar in 2016. Outside the office, she enjoys playing pickleball, reading, and exploring Chicago's restaurant scene.