PHONE: 916.246.7341
FAX: 916.570.2525
EMAIL: msammut@daycartermurphy.com

Megan A. Sammut

PRACTICE AREAS

Litigation
Real Property and Eminent Domain
Renewable and Traditional Energy

EDUCATION

University of the Pacific, McGeorge School of Law (J.D. with great distinction, Order of the Coif)
Pace University (M.A.)
Boston College (B.A., cum laude)

ADMITTED TO PRACTICE IN

California
Eastern District of California

Megan Sammut concentrates her practice on complex civil litigation matters.  Drawing on four years of experience as a law clerk for two judges in federal district court, Megan is able to provide clients with practical advice both before and throughout litigation.  Prior to clerking, Megan was an associate at DLA Piper where she represented a wide range of clients in a variety of business disputes in state and federal courts.  Most recently, Megan was a Deputy Attorney General in the Civil Division of the Attorney General's Office, where she litigated high profile cases in state and federal courts.  Megan takes pride in listening to and learning the client's industry needs and goals, and using her understanding of legal procedure to effectively navigate through complex litigation.

  • California Department of Justice, Office of the Attorney General (Deputy Attorney General, 2020-2021)
  • U.S. District Courts, Eastern District of California (Law Clerk, 2016-2020)
  • DLA Piper (Associate, 2012-2016)
  • Sacramento County Bar Association, Member
    • Barristers' Board Member, President 2019
  • Eastern District Conference Planning Committee, Member
  • Lawyer Representative to the Ninth Circuit Judicial Conference
  • Federal Bar Association, Board Member, Sacramento Chapter President 2018
  • The Foundation for Natural Resources and Energy Law, Member; California Oil & Gas Reporter
  • California Women in Energy, Member
  • California Independent Petroleum Association, Member
  • Bakersfield Association of Petroleum Landmen, Member