$ 450-450 per hour
Saura James Sahu
About Saura
Biography
Saura James Sahu is the Founding Principal of Clancy Advisors PLC, a venture capital law boutique specializing in innovative solutions for complex transactions, investigations and disputes. He currently focuses on venture funds, fund formation, high-quality emerging companies, and the mergers, acquisitions and disputes that are relevant to them. He was previously a Principal and Chair of the Recruiting Committee at Miller Canfield Paddock & Stone (Detroit), where he specialized in complex business litigation and internal corporate investigations. Mr. Sahu began his legal career as a federal judicial law clerk to the Hon. Julian Abele Cook, Jr., of the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Michigan. A member of the California and Michigan bars, he is the Immediate Past President of the Federal Bar Association (E.D. Mich. Chap.) and a Life Fellow of the prestigious American Bar Foundation. He has also served as an active member of the Labor Relations Committee of the U.S. Chamber of Commerce. Mr. Sahu often speaks and writes about business anticorruption issues and has also taught constitutional law at law schools in Michigan.
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Pro bono
5 %
Retainer
Always
Payment Methods
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Michigan for 19 years
State: Michigan
Acquired: 2006
No misconduct found
Licensed in California for 24 years
State: California
Acquired: 2001
No misconduct found
Location
Clancy Advisors PLC
2723 S. State St., Suite 150, Ann Arbor, MI, 48104
Clancy Advisors
670 Spectrum Center Drive, Irvine, CA, 92618
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Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | Lawsuits & Disputes
Posted by M. | June 09, 2021 | Lawsuits & Disputes
Consultation
I was planning on suing my former attorney in civil court for damages without discussing my case first with the proper experts, but after speaking to Saura he helped me understand all my options before I wasted a ton of my time and money. Thanks for the free consultation and options!
Posted by Alan | March 23, 2020 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Start Up Business CEO
Saura’s approach at being my legal representation was incredibly hands on and personal. His support not only helped guide me away from pitfalls but it also proved to increase my company’s value in the eyes of investors. I feel like I have an entire firm on call, not just litigation purposes but for b...
Posted by Chuck | December 23, 2018 | Hired Attorney | Lawsuits & Disputes
Case resolved
This was a complex case involving US investors in a company which was purchased by an Indian corporation. This subsidiary company was closed and efforts shunted to a new entity resulting in a loss for the investors. Mr. Sahu was able to recover a fair portion of our initial investment.
Saura James Sahu's Lawyer Endorsements
"Saura Sahu is one of the best lawyers I know. Not only is Saura highly intelligent and articulate but he genuinely cares about his clients. Saura is a fierce advocate in the courtroom. He is also very active in the bar, many professional associates as well as his local and statewide communities. You will not find many attorneys like Saura. Simply put, I endorse this lawyer."
"Saura is at the top of the profession. His counsel is sought after in the most complex and sensitive matters. He is an outstanding advocate who invests himself in his clients. His skills and ability to achieve favorable outcomes are second to none. Clients in all situations will appreciate his professionalism and find his insight to be invaluable."
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Experience
Honors
2014
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
Work Experience
2017 - Present
Principal, Clancy Advisors PLC
2016 - 2017
Deputy City Attorney, City of Battle Creek
2016 - 2016
Candidate (D), General Election for Kalamazoo County Treasurer
2006 - 2015
Principal, Miller, Canfield, Paddock & Stone, PLC
2004 - 2006
Associate, Tarlow & Berk, PC
Associations
2021 - Present
National Trial LawyersTop 100
2019 - Present
US Courts Committee - State Bar of MichiganBoard/Comm. Member
2015 - Present
American Bar FoundationLife Fellow
2015 - Present
Michigan Democratic PartyExecutive Committee Member
2010 - Present
Federal Bar Association - ED Michigan ChapterImmediate Past President (Officer since 2015)
2004 - Present
American Bar AssociationMember
2015 - 2018
Kalamazoo County Bar AssociationBoard Member
2015 - 2018
Read and Write KalamazooBoard Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Brown v. Battle Creek Police Department, 844 F.3d 566 (6th Cir. 2016)
Unanimous Win by Affirmance - before “liberal” panel
Parsons v. United States Department of Justice, 801 F.3d 701 (6th Cir. 2015)
Unanimous Win by Reversal - arguing against 2-time U.S. Supreme Court clerk before “conservative” panel.
Education
1999
University of Michigan Law School
JD - Juris Doctor
1996
University of Michigan, Ann Arbor
AB - Applied Baccalaureate
Speaking Engagements
2015
International Legal Symposium on the World of Music, Film, Television and Sports
CURRENT TRENDS IN 2015 ON CONSTITUTIONAL ISSUES, INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY ISSUES AND COLLECTION AND USE OF DATA ISSUES IN ENTERTAINMENT & ARTS, AND REALITY TV DEALS & LITIG.
2014
International Legal Symposium on the World of Music, Film, Television, and Sports
CURRENT TRENDS ON CONSTITUTIONAL ISSUES, INTELLECTUAL PROPERTY ISSUES AND COLLECTION AND USE OF DATA ISSUES IN ENTERTAINMENT & ARTS, AND REALITY TV DEALS & LITIG.
Publications
2017
Institute of Continuing Legal Education (ICLE Michigan)
Michigan Civil Discovery, Chapter 9 of Michigan Civil Procedure (2d ed.)
2016
Institute of Continuing Legal Education (ICLE Michigan)
Michigan Civil Discovery, Chapter 9 of Michigan Civil Procedure (2d ed.)
Activity
Legal Answers
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Q&A
How do I word a multi payment contract so that if something happens to me others would still get payments ?
30 Apr 2020
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Can I act as an employee as an independent contractor for another company?
30 Apr 2020
Q&A
What are my rights if this partnership is dissolved?
30 Oct 2019