Sara Larson
Omaha
Summary
Seasoned attorney with many years of litigation experience. Adept at establishing trust and rapport with clients through strategic communication techniques. Dedicated to delivering expert representation and counsel through comprehensive legal knowledge and research. I have acted as first and second chair attorney in numerous jury and bench trials.. I have excellent research and writing skills, am proficient in document control due to my experience in handling hundreds of cases at a time, calendaring and scheduling, and am meticulous in all that I do. I am able to easily adapt to new and changing areas of practice.
Overview
27
27
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Attorney
Koukol Johnson Schmit & Milone, LLC
Omaha
01.2023 - Current
- Developed strategies to resolve cases in client's best interest.
- Filed timely case pleadings to meet firm deadlines.
- Developed strategies and arguments for hearings, trials and appeals.
- Developed legal strategies to protect client interests and resolve disputes.
- Negotiated settlements of disputes and litigation.
- Researched and interpreted laws, rulings and regulations to advise clients on business and legal transactions.
- Provided legal counsel to clients on diverse business, financial and civil matters.
- Drafted and reviewed contracts and other legal documents to support client needs.
- Researched, wrote and filed motions, writs and briefs for each case.
- Analyzed legal documents and identified pertinent issues for clients.
- Counseled clients on potential outcomes of legal matters.
- Developed strategies for court proceedings and negotiations.
- Explained available courses of action and possible repercussions of cases to clients.
- Represented clients in court hearings and in negotiations with other parties.
- Minimized risk exposure through careful advice on business operations and strategic plans.
- Presented key evidence and exhibits during civil trials.
- Negotiated settlements with opposing counsel.
- Created and finalized contracts and other legal documents for clients.
- Researched and wrote contracts, agreements and proposals.
- Drafted motions, petitions and waivers.
- Prepared and filed pleadings, motions and other legal documents in court proceedings.
- Reviewed and analyzed pertinent state and federal laws and legal precedents.
- Interviewed witnesses and gathered public record research relevant to each case.
- Communicated with clients and collected information to research cases and prepare settlement offers.
President
Sara Larson, P.C., L.L.O.
Omaha
03.2020 - 01.2023
- President and owner of sole proprietorship.
- Managed extensive caseload, including preparation.
- Managed civil law practice, including sole responsibility for filing pleadings, briefs, motions, depositions, written discovery, appearing and arguing at hearings, and singlehandedly trying a civil matter to a jury from start to finish.
Attorney
Michael J. Fitzpatrick, Attorney at Law
Omaha
11.2017 - 02.2018
- Criminal law, including representation of clients charged charged with DUI's, and Misdemeanor and Felony Drug Charges.
Attorney
Alexander & Associates, P.C., L.L.O.
Omaha
07.1998 - 06.2014
- Civil litigation with a focus on class action and mass torts litigation, specifically Diet Drug and other big pharma litigation (including Vioxx, Propulsid, Breast Implant and Depoprovera), along with Ford/Firestone truck rollover litigation.
- I also focused on representing plaintiffs for in local cases involving personal injury, corporate, construction, and contract litigation, in addition to malpractice matters, including medical, legal, dental and engineering malpractice.
Education
J.D. - Law
Creighton University School of Law, Cum Laude
Omaha, NE05.2000
Bachelor of Arts - English And French
Creighton University
Omaha, NE05.1995
Skills
- Litigation and trial experience
- Legal writing and research
- Client counseling and advocacy
- Court preparation and management
- Commercial litigation expertise
- Document filing and review
- Case analysis and management
- Corporate legal issues
- Commercial real estate law
- Discovery processes and contract evaluation
- Family law expertise
- Civil procedure knowledge
- Contract negotiation skills
- Critical thinking and problem-solving
- Persuasive communication techniques
Certification
- Licensed in Nebraska, Iowa, and the Federal District Court for the State of Nebraska
Custom
- Member of the Nebraska State Bar Association, the Nebraska Association of Trial Attorneys, the Omaha Bar Association, and the Iowa State Bar Association
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Attorney
Koukol Johnson Schmit & Milone, LLC
01.2023 - Current
President
Sara Larson, P.C., L.L.O.
03.2020 - 01.2023
Attorney
Michael J. Fitzpatrick, Attorney at Law
11.2017 - 02.2018
Attorney
Alexander & Associates, P.C., L.L.O.
07.1998 - 06.2014
J.D. - Law
Creighton University School of Law, Cum Laude
Bachelor of Arts - English And French
Creighton University
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