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Sarah Barkley Raaymakers
About Sarah
Biography
Biography: Sarah Barkley Raaymakers is originally from Charlottesville, Virginia. After completing her undergraduate studies at the College of William and Mary, Sarah relocated to Florida to attend law school at Stetson University College of Law. Sarah worked for 14 years at a prestigious personal injury and disability law firm before forming the Law Office of Philips & Raaymakers in 2021.
Position: Attorney
Areas of Practice:
- Personal Injury
- Social Security Disability
- Workers' Compensation
Professional Associations:
- American Bar Association
- Phi Delta Phi Honor Fraternity
- Clearwater Bar Association
- West Pasco Bar Association
- Women Lawyers of Pasco
- Leadership Pasco 2011
- BNI Outlook to Success Chapter
Education:
- J.D. Stetson University College of Law
- B.A., College of William and Mary, Williamsburg, Virginia
Past Employment:
- Carlson, Meissner, Hart, and Hayslett P.A. 2007-2021
- Pinellas County Public Defender’s Office- Intern
- Commonwealth Attorney’s Office, Charlottesville, Virginia- Intern
- National Center for State Courts, Williamsburg, Virginia- Intern
Languages:
- French
Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Florida for 16 years
State: Florida
Acquired: 2009
No misconduct found
Location
Law Office of Philips & Raaymakers
9400 River Crossing Boulevard, Suite 103, New Port Richey, FL, 34655
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Showing 6 - 10 of 19 reviews | Communication Style
Posted by Herbert (Skip) Eckert | January 02, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation
The Best Attorney I have ever had!
I first used Sara back in 2006 for a workers comp case against the PCSO and she was great, got me through everything without a hitch. Now many years later I needed an SSD lawyer and without any hesitation I called Sarah. I went to her office to explain what I needed to and she listened to every word ...
Posted by Diane | December 12, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation
Worker's Compensation Case
Sarah couldn't have been more professional or helpful. She was in constant communication with me and did everything humanly possible to make sure I received the best care even though we were working with opposition from the very start. I would definitely recommend her and her assistant Kelly to anyon...
Posted by J.carbone | October 17, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Social Security Disability
outstanding
Sarah did a awesome job with my SSI case she worked closely with me and kept me informed every step of the way would recommend her again her assistant Casey did an awesome job as well when the case was over and we won I felt like my family has extended thank you again Sarah
Posted by Jon | October 10, 2017
Very Knowledgeable and Professional
Consulted with Ms Raaymakers concerning an issue that I had. She took her time, explained possible outcomes, and discussed options I had. I have much more knowledge than I had walking in and will be retaining her shortly. THANKS!
Posted by Lynn Fortner | April 10, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Workers Compensation
Attorney that has my Gratitude, Trust & the Up Most Respect!
I retain Sarah for my Workers Compensation, Disability, and my Car Wreck cases. My Workers Compensation Case was complicated. Sarah was very up front with me and gave me her open and honest option. Her honest opinion was extremely helpful to me. She is kindhearted, outstanding, amazing and a wonder...
Sarah Barkley Raaymakers's Lawyer Endorsements
"I endorse this lawyer for personal injury AND social security disability. Sarah also enjoys an excellent network of referral partners and is willing to speak to anyone to get them help. I can confidently send anyone to Chuck and Sarah's firm and know they will be treated as family. You will hear this echoed from judges, fellow attorneys, Florida Bar leadership, and community leaders. I tell my clients "don't call Morgan and Morgan, call Chuck and Sarah"."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"The attention Sarah devotes to her clients and details of their case is unmatched. She knows the law and how to get the best results for her clients. I endorse this lawyer."
"Sarah is a hardworking and knowledgeable attorney that gives ALL of her cases the attention and time that they respectively deserve. Sarah is second to none, and i absolutely endorse her and recommend Sarah's services to anyone who needs counsel. She is wonderful!"
"Sarah is remarkably devoted to her clients and their cases. I routinely seek out her advice and skills as co-counsel on complex cases. A true asset for anyone injured in an accident or at work."
"I have had multiple cases against Sarah over the years. She is an aggressive opponent, but she is always keeping her client's best interests in mind. She is honest and skilled. I endorse her."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"She KNOWS what she is doing and does it extremely well. Sarah is very responsive to her clients unique circumstances in a legal world that can be real indifferent to injured workers. She cares about what she is doing and works diligently to achieve the best results for her client."
"I endorse this lawyer. Sarah conducts herself in a professional manner while aggressively pursuing her client's cases."
"I endorse this lawyer."
Audrey Jefferis
Social Security & Disability lawyer | Oct 16
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Sarah is a knowledgeable attorney who truly cares about her clients. I highly recommend Sarah Barkley."
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"Sarah Barkley is an expert attorney in the field on workers compensation law."
"Sarah is an attorney of the highest ethical and moral standards working at the offices of Carlson, Meissner, Hart & Hayslett. She is an excellent attorney. I endorse this lawyer."
"I have known Sarah since we were in law school together at Stetson. She is an exceptional attorney who has a wide base of experiene to help her clients in the area of worker's compensation. However, her skills are not limited to that particular practice. She has experience handling criminal matters along with disability matters and is superb at each."
"I endorse this lawyer. Sarah is hard-working, dedicated and extremely ethical. Her clients love her because she is highly communicative and extremely well prepared."
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Experience
Honors
2012
Board Service, West Pasco Bar Association
2011
Class of 2011, Leadership Pasco
Work Experience
2021 - Present
Attorney, Law Office of Philips and Raaymakers PLLC
2009 - 2021
Attorney, Carlson & Meissner
2008 - 2009
Legal Intern, Office Of The Public Defender Pinellas County
2006 - 2006
Clerk, Law Office of Ternon Lee
2006 - 2006
Legal Intern, National Center For State Courts
2003 - 2003
Legal Intern, Charlottesville Albemarle Office of the Commonwealth's Attorney
Associations
2011 - Present
Leadership PascoClass Member
2015 - 2016
West Pasco Bar AssociationPresident
2015 - 2016
Sixth Circuit Pro Bono CommitteeMember
2014 - 2015
West Pasco Bar AssociationPresident-Elect
2014 - 2015
Women Lawyers of PascoMember
2013 - 2014
West Pasco Bar AssocationVice President
2012 - 2013
West Pasco Bar AssociationTreasurer
Education
2009
Stetson University College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2006
College of William and Mary
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2012
Hernando County Ask a Lawyer
Workers' Compensation
2011
Social Security Basics
Social Security Disability
2010
Social Security Basics
Social Security Disability
Languages
French
English
Spanish
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