Sara Kathleen Blackwell

Sara Kathleen Blackwell

5.0
Rating: 7.3

Licensed for 23 years

Employment and labor Lawyer at Sarasota, FL
Practice Areas: Employment & Labor, Litigation, Personal Injury ... +3 more

1800 2nd St. Suite 882, Sarasota, FL

About Sara

Practice Areas

6

Practice Areas

Employment and Labor 40%

I practiced employment law for the federal government, large firms, insurance companies and individuals. I teach Employment Law at University of South Florida in Tampa.

23 years

40%
Litigation 15%

I have practiced litigation in many different areas of law over my legal career.

23 years

15%
Personal Injury 15%

I practiced personal injury defense for the federal government, small and large companies and insurance companies. I also represented victims of personal injuries.

23 years

15%
Wrongful Termination 15%

I practiced employment law, including wrongful termination, for large and small firms and for victims of wrongful termination. I also teach employment law at University of South Florida.

23 years

15%
Construction and Development 10%

I represent architects and interior designers who have received letters, claims, or charges against the Board of Architect and Interior Design. I provide free consultations.

12 years

10%
Car Accident 5%

I defended the federal government, large firms, insurance companies and individuals in motor vehicle accidents. I also represented victims of automobile accidents.

23 years

5%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Florida for 14 years

State: Florida

Acquired: 2011

Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Louisiana for 23 years

State: Louisiana

Acquired: 2002

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

The Blackwell Firm

1800 2nd St. Suite 882, Sarasota, FL, 34236-6802

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Posted by Bob | April 09, 2015 | Personal Injury

Highly Recommended!

We were most fortunate to have Attorney Sara Blackwell represent my wife and I in a personal injury lawsuit. In January 2015, we were involved in a jury court case relating to a roofing company and their insurance carrier. The roofing company breached their contract by leaving roofing nails on our p...roperty. Unfortunately, I stepped on one of their nails that went through my shoe and into my foot while gardening. This resulted in a serious foot injury and life threatening bacterial infection. It took over 6 months of pain and suffering to return to normal. Treatments included: 12 surgeries, multiple IV lines & injections, the need to use a wound care vacuum, daily nurse visits, lack of mobility, over 22 Doctor and hospital visits and pain. My wife became my caregiver as I was wheelchair bound. Attorney Blackwell came out to our house, reviewed the facts and evidence in this case and agreed to represent us. We learned quickly that she was a strong, compassionate, caring, conscientious, and very professional attorney. She used her skills and knowledge in working through the justice system and had our case expedited and then handled effectively and efficiently. She did an outstanding job in preparing and representing us through this law suit. She dealt with, organized and detailed volumes of evidence. She was always accessible, and kept us advised every step of the way. Her demeanor was always positive, reassuring and decisive. We felt as if we were being treated as her only client. Attorney Blackwell worked extremely well with a team of support attorneys, her staff, and brought together professional, thoroughly prepared witnesses to testify on our behalf. Because of her thorough understanding of the law, her evidence gathering abilities, her witness preparation proficiencies, and her creative effective presentation skills, the jury verdict in this case was in favor of both my wife and I. We highly recommend and endorse Attorney Sara Blackwell!

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Experience

Rating:  7.3 (Very Good)

Work Experience

2015 - Present

Partner, The Blackwell Firm

2014 - Present

professor of employment law, University of Southern Florida

2014 - 2015

of counsel attorney, Williams Parker Harrison Dietz & Getzen

2011 - 2014

Associate, Cole, Scott & Kissane, PA

2003 - 2005

Assistant U.S. Attorney, United States Attorney's office

2002 - 2003

federal law clerk, federal district court

Associations

2015 - Present

Sarasota Bar Diversity Committee

Member

2015 - Present

National Association of Professional Women

Member

2014 - Present

Sarasota County Bar Association

Member

2014 - Present

American Inns of Court

Member

Education

2002

Louisiana State University, Paul M. Hebert Law Center

JD - Juris Doctor

Speaking Engagements

2015

professor

Employment law

2015

private employers

employment law

Publications

2014

Peppertree Publishing "Destiny of One"

2009

Jambalaya News Two Columns each publication

Languages

English

Spanish

Activity

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