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Sara K. MacWilliams

Real estate Attorney at Bloomfield Hills, MI

5.0   9 reviews
  • State Years
    Michigan - MI 18 years
    Indiana - IN Licensed
    Oregon - OR 6 years
  • Licensed for 18 years
    State MI
    Acquired 2004
    Status
    Active in Good Standing No misconduct found
  • Licensed
    State IN
    Acquired N/A
    Status
    Temporary Admission No misconduct found
  • Licensed for 6 years
    State OR
    Acquired 2017
    Status
    Suspended - Non-Disciplinary No misconduct found

We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.

About Sara

Learn Sara’s areas of practice.

 

Sara MacWilliams is an experienced attorney specializing in business disputes over $25,000 (contract, shareholder, and business tort issues such as fraud, tortious interference, defamation, and violation of non-compete commitments) as well as real estate issues including receivership, purchase agreement and lease negotiation and disputes, landlord/tenant issues, and inter-owner disputes. A former "big law" attorney, she enjoys working with small and midsize business owners who are motivated to protect their business interests with aggressive, effective representation, and serves as outside general counsel for a variety of tech, real estate, health care, manufacturing, and other private businesses. Her legal work is widely respected, and she serves as a case evaluator for both district and circuit courts, a position which requires being nominated by local judges. Most of her clients stay with her for years thanks to proven results and dedicated and prompt attention to client needs. Alternative fee arrangements are available for meritorious cases. The firm's team includes a dedicated paralegal with a degree in business administration and an associate with a background in the PR and medical field. The firm also routinely co-counsels with other law firms depending on client needs. 

 

Her work has been recognized in numerous publications, including Super Lawyers, Hour Detroit, and Michigan Lawyers Weekly.  She has been repeatedly recognized as one of the top women lawyers in Michigan. 

 

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MacWilliams Law PC
838 W. Long Lake Road
Suite 211
Bloomfield Hills, MI, 48302

Reviews

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Posted by Peter | June 11, 2018
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
| Consulted Attorney
Consultation experience
Ms MacWilliams consulted with me on several situations and her input proved to be quite helpful and resulted in a positive outcome in each case. Her reputation among her peers is quite high which was why I contacted her. When and if the need arises I would not hesitate to utilize her services again.
Posted by anonymous | June 8, 2018
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
| Consulted Attorney
Tenacious
Ms. MacWilliams works with such diligence and perseverance. There is no stone left unturned.
Posted by Rebekah | June 7, 2018
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Very Professional
Sara was instrumental in setting up our business in Oregon. She made sure the right paperwork was filed and was always there when we had questions or needed something from her. Even now that we are open she continues to be there for whatever we need. I would highly recommend her!
Posted by Madison | February 26, 2018
This review is from a potential client who consulted with this attorney.
| Consulted Attorney
Helpful
Im on the other side of the state from her and it wouldnt be ideal to have this be a hiring situation, but she went out of her way to be helpful even knowing this to guide me to an attorney in my area. Im sure if I had her as an attorney, she would take very good care of my case.
Posted by Wie | July 10, 2017
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Great service with a wealth of experience to back it up!
Out of my research I chose 3 attorneys to check out. Sara responded very quickly and after our first meeting, I felt very comfortable that she is the one I want to work with. I needed an attorney to guide me through the process of selling my business. From the initial interview and confirmed by subsequent contacts, I felt comfortable that Sara knows her stuff and is very much on my side. Throughout the process, she was very prompt in providing whatever needed documents and advice and was easy to reach on the phone. I couldn't have asked for better service from an attorney. Thank you Sara!
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Posted by robert | March 28, 2017
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
sara beating 29 other law firms
sara and i sued a company that brought 29 separate law firms to defend the suit due to its complexity i had sara and she beat them all for tens of millions robert
Posted by Robert | March 17, 2017
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Educated and Confident
Sara is outstanding to work with. She's extremely professional and educated. She's confident in her abilities and renders a great service as a result.
Posted by Peter | March 10, 2017
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Peak performing legal services!
Sara was responsive and dedicated to my case. She is concise, and a highly competent attorney who helped me get a great result. I highly recommend her legal services.
Posted by Sara P. | March 10, 2017
This review is from a person who hired this attorney.
| Hired Attorney
Dedicated & Sharp
Sara MacWilliams is an exceptional attorney and our small business is very grateful to have her representing us. She is sharp, confident in her profession and gives 110% to her clients. Her knowledge and advice is right on point. Our case is at the beginning stage and she is available every step of the way. Her words, "the truth is a wonderful thing".
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Cost

Rates
  • Free Consultation 20 minutes
  • Hourly Rates $ 250-350 per hour
  • Contingency 20%-33%
Payment methods
Cash, Check, Credit Card

Resume

AVVO RATING 10.0 (Superb)

Work Experience

  • Owner
  • MacWilliams Law PC
  • 2017 - Present
  • Attorney
  • Young & Associates
  • 2007 - 2016
  • Attorney
  • Howard & Howard Attorneys
  • 2004 - 2006

Education

  • University of Michigan Law School
  • JD - Juris Doctor
  • 2004
  • Kalamazoo College
  • BA - Bachelor of Arts
  • 2001

Legal Cases

  • Name withheld
  • Settled
  • [Name withheld]
  • Settled
  • [Name withheld]
  • settled
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Associations

  • Eastern District of Michigan Federal Bar Association
  • Member
  • 2017 - Present
  • Oakland County Real Estate Committee
  • Member
  • 2017 - Present
  • Women Lawyers Association of Michigan
  • Member
  • 2017 - Present
  • Oakland County Bar Association
  • Member
  • 2016 - Present
  • State Bar of Michigan
  • Member
  • 2004 - Present
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Languages Spoken

  • English

Honors and Awards

  • Super Lawyer in Business Litigation; Top 50 Women in Michigan
  • SuperLawyers
  • 2020
  • Super Lawyer in Business Litigation; Top 50 Women in Michigan
  • Super Lawyers
  • 2019
  • Super Lawyer in Business Litigation; Top 50 Women in Michigan
  • Super Lawyers
  • 2018
  • Super Lawyer in Business Litigation; Top 50 Women in Michigan
  • Super Lawyers
  • 2017
  • Super Lawyer
  • Super Lawyers
  • 2016
  • Super Lawyer
  • Super Lawyers
  • 2015
  • Super Lawyer
  • Super Lawyers
  • 2014
  • 2013 Up and Coming Attorney
  • Michigan Lawyers Weekly
  • 2013
  • Super Lawyer
  • Super Lawyers
  • 2013
  • Rising Star
  • Super Lawyers
  • 2012
  • Rising Star
  • Super Lawyers
  • 2011
  • Rising Star
  • Super Lawyers
  • 2010
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Publications

Attorney endorsements

Received (2)
Given (4)
Endorse Sara
Lawsuits and disputes Attorney | Jun 25
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Sara is a brilliant lawyer and fierce advocate for her clients. I cannot recommend her highly enough."
Litigation Attorney | Mar 10
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"Sara is the most dangerous type of lawyer. She works hard to master the facts of any dispute, and is extremely analytical and strategic in using them. The result is that she is a conscientious, well-informed, and zealous advocate. I strongly recommend her."