Sara Elizabeth Allen

Sara Elizabeth Allen

5.0
Rating: 7.9

Licensed for 13 years

Family Lawyer at Southfield, MI
Practice Areas: Family, Business, Estate Planning

20750 Civic Center Drive, Suite 180, Southfield, MI

About Sara

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Family 60%

Adoption, Custody, Divorce, Child Support, Spousal Support, Antenuptial and Prenuptial considerations, post-Judgment considerations.

13 years | 500 cases

60%
Business 20%

Incorporation, structuring, establishing, maintaining general and specific business practices and anticipated litigation concerning such.

20%
Estate Planning 20%

Drafting Wills, Trusts, Financial Planning Documents, Power of Attorney, Health Care Directives and various other mechanisms for life planning.

13 years | 100 cases

20%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 275-275 per hour


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Michigan for 13 years

State: Michigan

Acquired: 2012

Active in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Rebeck & Allen

20750 Civic Center Drive, Suite 180, Southfield, MI, 48076

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Sara Elizabeth Allen's Reviews

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Posted by Ben | January 13, 2021 | Hired Attorney

A pleasant and rewarding experience

Ms. Allen was thoughtful and listened to our situation. She asked further questions and we ended up getting the result that we wanted. We were new in this type of situation and learned a lot, as well.

Posted by Amy | January 13, 2021 | Hired Attorney

Excellent!

Sara went above and beyond her call of duty. She was diligent, empathetic, determined and professional. Her expertise is beyond measure and I highly recommend her.

Posted by Linda | January 13, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Employee Benefits

Linda

I hired Sara Elizabeth Allen in 2016 due to a Retirement Pension dispute between me and my pension plan. I retired from the UAW on 1-1-2016 and did everything I was supposed to do and in a timely manner. I followed all of the pension plan rules, age, years of service, etc. In May 2016, they notif...ied me that I, in fact, had not retired and notified me that I was obligated to pay back the last 5 months of the pension entitlement that I had received. I was terrified they were going to take my pension away from me. Thankfully, Sara Elizabeth Allen, took my case and with professional expertise and in a expeditiously manner, resolved this matter for me. The results were; I did not have to pay back the first 5 months of my pension entitlements, my pension plan had to pay me all monies I lost due to the litigation timeline and my original retirement date of 1-1-2016 was once again reinstated. I could not have been happier or more satisfied with Sara Elizabeth Allen. I highly recommend her, she is very professional, incredibly smart, extremely personable and she will handle YOUR case as if it was hers!!

Posted by Mark Ginsburg | October 24, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Adoption

Passionate attorney with a giant heart

Sara is absolutely incredible. A few months ago she began helping me and my wife through the adoption process. We are so happy that our family is now complete. When issues arose, Sara worked tirelessly to ensure the best for our child. We absolutely love Sara and wouldn't recommend anyone else.

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Sara Elizabeth Allen's Lawyer Endorsements

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Alexandria Jaquay

Family lawyer | Jan 20

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Allen provides a much needed service on Avvo. She donates her time to individuals who are in need of immediately legal answers."

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Chelsea Rebeck

Family lawyer | Oct 24

Relationship: Co-worker

"Sara Allen is an outstanding advocate for her clients. Her kindness is matched only by her ability to strategically deal with complex cases and aggressive opposing counsel."

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Experience

Rating:  7.9 (Very Good)

Honors

2021

Best Family Lawyers in Detroit, Expertise

2019

Rising Stars, SuperLawyers

2018

Lawyers of Distinction, Lawyers of Distinction

Work Experience

2017 - Present

Managing Partner, Rebeck & Allen

2012 - Present

Managing Partner/Owner, The Law Offices of Sara E Allen

2014 - 2017

Professor, Baker College

2011 - 2013

Clerk, Oakland County Circuit Court

Associations

2020 - Present

Lawyers and Judges Assistance Program

Peer Mentor

2017 - Present

Women's Lawyer Association of Michigan

Member

2012 - Present

State Bar of Michigan

Member

2012 - Present

Oakland County Bar Association

Member

2012 - Present

Oakland County Bar Association, Family Law Section

Member

Education

2011

Thomas M. Cooley Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

2006

University of Michigan, Flint

BS - Bachelor of Science

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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