Defended a national packaging manufacturer in a multimillion‑dollar product liability suit alleging defective packaging and claiming more than $40 million in losses. Achieved key pretrial wins — including defeating a punitive‑damages claim, securing partial summary judgment, and prevailing in two interlocutory appeals. After a five‑week trial, the jury issued a full defense verdict on one claim and awarded less than 10% of the damages claimed on the other. The case resolved favorably through a confidential settlement following post‑trial motions.

Instrumental in the negotiation of a $140 million sale of a family‑owned national distributor during a contested complex estate and trust administration. Represented two co‑personal representatives/trustees, guided corporate governance, addressed beneficiary objections and adversarial proceedings, and coordinated with transactional, tax, real estate, and trust advisors to ensure cross‑disciplinary compliance. The successful closing resolved key issues in the underlying disputes and delivered significant value outside of litigation.

Represented an LLC and its managing member in a long‑running dispute involving claims related to ownership rights, interpretation of the operating agreement, and alleged financial misconduct tied to multiple commercial properties. After substituting in as counsel only four months before trial, Sara overhauled the defense strategy, developed new expert analyses addressing contractual obligations and damages methodologies, and — following a week‑long trial — secured a decision rejecting all monetary claims and resolving key legal issues in the clients’ favor.

Secured a full arbitration win for a national franchisor in a three‑year dispute with a multi‑unit franchisee alleging fraud and statutory violations and seeking more than $15 million in damages. After a five‑day final hearing, obtained a reasoned award granting franchisor more than $500,000 in damages, more than $1.5 million in attorney fees and costs, and injunctive relief permitting the franchisor to assume control of the franchisee’s profitable location based on findings of contractual violations.