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Butzel Adds Attorney Focused on Business/ Corporate Finance Law

March 25, 2026

TROY, Mich. – Sam S. Yousif has joined Butzel as an associate attorney in the firm’s Troy office. He partners with businesses to help them navigate complex corporate structures, mergers and acquisitions, and customary commercial transactions.

Sam S. Yousif headshotRecognized as a trusted legal advisor for large and small businesses, Yousif provides comprehensive counsel tailored to each client’s unique needs. His practice is centered on helping organizations navigate the intricacies of corporate law, with a focus on contract drafting, negotiation, and the structuring of transactions.

Much of Yousif’s work involves guiding clients through asset and entity acquisitions and dispositions. He understands the challenges that come with buying or selling a business, and he is adept at identifying potential risks and opportunities at every stage of the process. He partners closely with clients to structure deals that protect their interests and advance their goals.

In addition to transactional matters, Yousif advises on corporate structure and long-term planning. He assists businesses in choosing and maintaining entity forms that support growth and adaptability, from initial formation to complex reorganizations.

Yousif earned a J.D., magna cum laude, from the University of Detroit Mercy School of Law, and a Master of Accounting and Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from Oakland University. Notably, Yousif was named to Michigan Super Lawyers – Rising Stars – Business/Corporate, 2024-2025.

About Butzel

Butzel is one of the leading law firms in Michigan and the United States. It was founded in Detroit in 1854 and has provided trusted client service for 172 years. Butzel’s full-service law offices are located in Ann Arbor, Detroit, Grand Rapids, Lansing, Troy and Southwest, Mich.; and, Washington, D.C., as well as global alliance offices. Butzel is an active member of Lex Mundi, a global association of 150 independent law firms. Learn more by visiting www.butzel.com or follow Butzel on X: https://x.com/butzel_long.