Zeshaan Samani
Partner
Zeshaan Samani is a founding partner of ESS Law Partners, where he brings deep experience in business law, mergers and acquisitions, tax strategy, and real estate transactions. Recognized for his dual strengths in legal analysis and tax planning, Zeshaan is sought after for structuring sophisticated deals that anticipate tax implications and support long-term business objectives.
Originally from Houston and raised in Georgia, Zeshaan was involved in the family business from an early age, fostering his interest in how strategic legal and financial planning drives organizational success. He earned a Bachelor of Business Administration in Managerial Sciences from Georgia State University, where he graduated Cum Laude, and then attended the Thurgood Marshall School of Law at Texas Southern University, graduating Summa Cum Laude, ranking in the top 5% of his class. Following his J.D., Zeshaan pursued advanced training in taxation, obtaining a Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Taxation from the University of Florida Levin College of Law.
Zeshaan began his career with PricewaterhouseCoopers LLP (PwC) in Houston on the Mergers & Acquisitions tax team. There, he specialized in tax structuring for buy-side and sell-side transactions, due diligence and modeling, tax attribute preservation, tax-free reorganizations, debt restructurings, legal entity simplification, and post-transaction integration planning. His work spanned complex levels of planning and compliance, including purchase price allocations and tax return reporting issues, providing him with a multifaceted understanding of transactional tax risks and opportunities.
In 2022, Zeshaan founded the Samani Law Firm PLLC to provide tailored legal and tax advisory services. He also served Of Counsel to Argentum Law, advising international clients on U.S. corporate and tax matters. Clients value his ability to translate technical tax and business law concepts into actionable strategies that align with their operational and succession goals.
Outside of his legal practice, Zeshaan enjoys spending time with his wife and two daughters, including exploring new countries on family vacations. He is committed to maintaining an active lifestyle through regular workouts and playing basketball. He has a strong passion for racing, frequently taking his cars to the track and working on his personal vehicles. He is also an avid follower of Formula 1, an interest that reflects his appreciation for precision, strategy, and performance at the highest level.