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Elder law Attorney | Jul 08
Relationship: Worked together on matter
"Sarah was the Guardian Ad Litem on a conservatorship case. Her methodical investigation of the facts, attention to detail, and unswerving focus on her client's interest were utterly compelling in court. She is both kind and formidable."