Sara L. Gehrig

Sara L. Gehrig

5.0
Rating: 8.2

Licensed for 31 years

Family Lawyer at Janesville, WI
Practice Areas: Family, Education, Employment & Labor ... +2 more

100 S Main St, Janesville, WI

About Sara

Biography

Practice Areas

5

Practice Areas

Education 20%

I assist the local school district in various areas, including employment related litigation. I also currently serve as the Janesville School District's Independent Hearing Officer for expulsions.

24 years

20%
Employment and Labor 20%

I assist corporate clients in defending against allegations of discrimination in administrative proceedings and in state and federal court.

24 years

20%
Family 20%

I assist clients in all aspects of family law matters, including paternity, post-paternity, divorce, post-divorce, maintenance, child support, and child custody and placement disputes.

24 years

20%
Landlord or Tenant 20%

I assist residential landlords and property management companies in evictions and in post-eviction proceedings in state courts throughout the State of Wisconsin.

24 years

20%
Litigation 20%

I assist entities and individuals in civil litigation of all types, including major contract disputes, in state and federal courts.

24 years

20%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in Wisconsin for 23 years

State: Wisconsin

Acquired: 2002

Good Standing

No misconduct found

Licensed in Idaho for 26 years

State: Idaho

Acquired: 1999

Former Member - Resigned

No misconduct found

Licensed in Alaska for 31 years

State: Alaska

Acquired: 1994

Suspended - Administrative

No misconduct found

Location

Nowlan Law LLP

100 S Main St, Janesville, WI, 53545

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Sara L. Gehrig's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

7 Client Reviews

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Posted by Kylor | January 31, 2020 | Hired Attorney

Would recommend to anyone and have recommended

I have never had a lawyer up until recently and was always uneasy about having one. After meeting with her just once for 15 minutes, my feelings about having a lawyer quickly changed. She got straight to the point, and told me how things were going to be. I appreciated that because I don't like it wh...en people sugar coat or try and tell you things they think you want to hear. Through every step of the process, she was always answering my questions, and in contact with me, whether it was her or her assistant. She helped out so incredibly much and I know because of her, things got settled and taken care of. If you hire Sara, you won't be disappointed. I know I wasn't.

Posted by Jeremy | September 04, 2014

Professional, thorough and compassionate service

Sara is an excellent lawyer. She kept me informed and kept my best interest in mind when dealing with my case. She was prompt in communications with me and dealt with communication requests through face to face contact, as well as technologically through email. So, we were always in touch and making... forward progress. I always felt, whether it was in meetings or in communication, she kept my financial limitations in mind while still providing great service and a great work product. I would highly recommend Sara to anyone, including family and friends.

Posted by Caryn | June 05, 2014 | Divorce & Separation

Thank you Sara

Sara was great at working with my husband's lawyer and both looking out for their clients in a collaborative way. She let me know what next steps were and made sure that financially and mentally I was prepared for what was ahead. I had some odd things with my divorce that in the end turned out positi...ve for me even though I ended up paying. Because Sara had my best interests in mind my pay structure is time limited and set. I also have tax implications that are positive for me.

Posted by anonymous | May 06, 2014 | Divorce & Separation

Could not have had a better Attorney!!

I cannot say enough about my experience with Sara. Divorce is a very emotional and stressful time for most people. What I needed from my attorney was someone who would listen to what I wanted and needed. The first meeting I had with her we sat down and she asked me what I wanted in the end of thi...s process. I gave specific details and that is exactly what I got. One of the best things I experienced with Sara was her ability to "talk me off the ledge." Taking the high road is not always what I wanted to do, but that is what was the right thing to do and she believed in that. In divorce it can be like a war and I wanted to "win" the war. She helped me through the process and in the end it was not really a war but two people that just were not meant to be married. I felt very taken care of and confident that things would work out as they should. Sara has a strong moral compass and that is exactly what this world needs in divorce. It does not have to be manipulative and "nasty" as I was shown in my case. You can actually be reasonable and still get what is right in the end. I could not make a stronger recommendation for Sara as the best option for anyone needing an attorney to handle their case!

Posted by Kelly | May 06, 2014 | Family

The most knowledgeable, kind, and caring person you could ever work with.

This was a case involving my son; I had never been sued before and I was terrified. Sara was helpful and calming yet stern when I needed it. The entire time her concern was for what was best for my son and I am grateful for that. She was always prepared and gave 100% in court. I was very happy to hav...e her by my side through this ordeal. I would use her again and recommend her to anyone.

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Sara L. Gehrig's Lawyer Endorsements

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Bryan Whitehead

Litigation lawyer | Sep 20

Relationship: Co-worker

"Sara is an experienced, skilled attorney who represents her clients with zeal and integrity."

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Margery Tibbetts-Wakefield

Family lawyer | Aug 19

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Sara is a stellar advocate for her clients. She is diplomatic with opposing counsel and exhibits the highest of decorum in the courtroom."

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Kayla Hiller

Family lawyer | Apr 22

Relationship: Co-worker

"Sara skillfully and compassionately guides her family law clients through difficult and emotional times of their lives. When my business clients, contacts or friends are in need of a divorce or family law advice, I do not hesitate to refer them to Sara. I know and completely trust she will provide outstanding representation."

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Michael Oellerich

Litigation lawyer | Apr 17

Relationship: Co-worker

"Sara is a dedicated and hard working attorney who is very competent in handling even the most complex civil litigation cases. Sara has extensive courtroom experience and these skills help her secure the best possible results for her clients. Sara takes a practical, problem-solving, cost-effective approach to all of her cases to help clients reach their long-term goals."

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Bryan Whitehead

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Kayla Hiller

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Experience

Rating:  8.2 (Excellent)

Honors

2008

Top Young Attorneys in Wisconsin, Milwaukee Magazine

Work Experience

2002 - Present

Attorney, Nowlan & Mouat, LLP

2001 - 2002

Assistant District Attorney, State Of Alaska Department Of Law

1999 - 2001

Deputy Prosecuting Attorney, Ada County Prosecutors Office

1996 - 1999

Assistant District Attorney, State Of Alaska Department Of Law

Associations

2013 - Present

Upper Iowa University

Instructor

2002 - Present

Rock County Bar Association

Member

2002 - Present

State Bar of Wisconsin

Member

1994 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

1999 - 2000

Idaho State Bar

Member

1994 - 2002

Alaska Bar Association

Sample of Legal Cases

Love v. J.P. Cullen

Prevailed

Rao v. WMA Securities, Inc.

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Education

1990

U Of Minnesota

law

Publications

2015

Wisconsin Lawyer Marital Waste: Within the Eye of the Beholding Court

Languages

English

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