Samantha R Rubino

Samantha R. Rubino

ATTORNEY AT LAW

Samantha Rubino, an Associate at Knauf Shaw, focuses her practice in environmental and land use law, with an emphasis in environmental litigation.

Samantha helps clients navigate the NYSDEC Brownfield Cleanup Program and represents those who have been exposed to toxic and hazardous substances. Samantha is also passionate about exploring sustainable solutions to novel environmental problems and within emerging industries.

During her undergraduate studies, Samantha was an environmental education camp counselor in the Catskill Mountains, teaching children lessons in ecology and environmental stewardship. In law school, Samantha had the opportunity to attend the United Nations Climate Change Conference, COP 24, in Katowice, Poland.

Samantha lives in Buffalo, NY, with her two adopted cats, and loves to hike and enjoy local restaurants with friends and family.

Client Testimonials

"I have worked with Knauf Shaw for over 20 years, and trust that their experience and knowledge will serve me and my clients well. They are the environmental attorneys I refer my clients to when faced with complex and potentially costly environmental issues, knowing that their issues will be addressed with the care, focus, and experience that Knauf Shaw has been providing to the environmental legal community for almost 40 years." Michael Rumrill, President, Leader Professional Services, Inc.

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SHAW NAMED "LAWYER OF THE YEAR"

Linda Shaw was named 2026 Lawyer of the Year for Litigation-Environmental in Rochester, New York by The Best Lawyers in America®.

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ATTORNEYS RECOGNIZED BY "BEST LAWYERS"

Alan Knauf, Linda Shaw, Dwight Kanyuck, Amy Kendall and Jon Tantillo were recognized by The Best Lawyers in America® and Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch® in their fields.