Licensed for 23 years

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

About Sara

Practice Areas

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

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes

Payment Methods

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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

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Location

The Blackwell Firm

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

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Sara Kathleen Blackwell's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

2 Client Reviews

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Posted by Mike | April 08, 2015 | Lawsuits & Disputes

Sara was the answer to my prayers!

Sara Blackwell is an excellent attorney. I was quite distraught when I first called Sara and even though she was on vacation she agreed to help me with my case. Sara asked me to email certain documents so she could begin reviewing them. She responded to me that same evening. I felt a great sense ...of relief. Sara was very proactive with my case. She was knowledgeable, supportive, and accessible. She returned my emails and phone calls right away. Sara was a joy to work with. Sara helped bring my case to a successful conclusion. I couldn't have asked for more. In addition, her fee was very reasonable. If I have a legal issue in the future, Sara will be the first person I call. I highly recommend Sara Blackwell if you are in need of an attorney. You will be pleased to have Sara represent you.

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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

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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

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Education

2002

Louisiana State University, Paul M. Hebert Law Center

JD - Juris Doctor

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Speaking Engagements

2015

professor

Employment law

2015

private employers

employment law

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Publications

2014

Peppertree Publishing "Destiny of One"

2009

Jambalaya News Two Columns each publication

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Languages

English

Spanish

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Activity

Legal Answers

Q&A

Can a employer put you back on a 90 day probation

04 May 2015

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