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Sam Mazzeo

Managing Attorney
Better APC

Sam is the founding partner and the managing attorney at Better APC, a boutique law firm located in San Diego serving non-profits, social impact businesses and creatives. In addition to practicing law, you can typically find Sam handling all sorts of administrative tasks to keep the law firm running smoothly. With this background as a small business owner himself, Sam advises his clients with both smarts and heart. He understands where you’re coming from, because he's been there too. Sam also has extensive experience working with nonprofits. He currently serves on several Boards of Directors, including Business for Good San Diego, B Local San Diego, A Reason to Survive (ARTS) and Space4Art.

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