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When asked why I stayed in New Orleans I always reply “look around…you don’t get any of this anywhere else.” I’m talking about the people, the culture, the new restaurants starting up on every corner, the festivals, the music, the love citizens have for their city. That is what made a small town Georgia girl leave home and stay.
That’s right, I’m your typical small town Southern Georgia peach plucked from the tree but I somehow landed right here in the CBD in New Orleans starting my own law firm with a husband I have the privilege of working alongside every day. How does that happen?
I grew up outside of Atlanta and went to the University of Georgia and studied Psychology and Art History. While at UGA I worked in the Clinical and Social Psychology Departments as research assistant. This led me to work at a domestic abuse shelter for battered women and children. It was during my time at UGA that I developed a fascination with the law and the legal system. After visiting New Orleans to watch the Dawgs play in the Sugarbowl, I was hooked and knew I had to attend law school here in this great city.
I moved to New Orleans in 2008 and haven’t looked back since. I studied law at Loyola University New Orleans and received both International Law and Environmental Law certificates. While I’m proud of these certificates, I was most influenced by my time spent as a member of the Trial Advocacy Program (Mock Trial). It was during this time that I honed my skills as a trial attorney and became more interested in criminal defense and personal injury. I was honored to serve as their President my senior year and was chosen amongst the professors and administration at Loyola to receive the Order of the Barristers. I was humbled to receive such a coveted award for superb oral advocacy. Today, that is one of my favorite and greatest accomplishments.
With my experience and education, I was accepted into the Loyola University Clinic Program and my final year I was able to practice law as a student practitioner under the guidance of a mentor. During this time, I worked alongside other attorneys within the Orleans Parish District Attorney’s Office in their Juvenile, Criminal and Appeals Divisions. In addition, I practiced in the Jefferson Parish District Attorney’s Office and was fortunate enough to even help out on a first degree murder trial. Without these experiences, I would not be the accomplished and confident attorney I am today.
Practice Areas
2
Practice Areas
Personal Injury
70%
15 years
Criminal Defense
30%
15 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in Louisiana for 14 years
State: Louisiana
Acquired: 2011
No misconduct found
Licensed in Georgia for 11 years
State: Georgia
Acquired: 2014
No misconduct found
Location
Phillips Law, LLC
700 Camp St, New Orleans, LA, 70130-3702
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Sarah Clayton Phillips's Lawyer Endorsements
"I have known Sarah Clayton and her law partner for many years and can unequivocally endorse her and her firm. She is highly intelligent, dedicated, tireless, and an aggressive advocate for those who have no voice."
"Sarah is a compassionate, intelligent, and charismatic attorney. She is personable and friendly and has an ability to make clients feel comfortable in the worst of times. Her attention to detail and ability to connect with clients truly set Sarah apart from other attorneys in the area."
"Sarah has an excellent reputation in the legal community. I strongly endorse her."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Sarah Clayton is an exceptionally skilled litigator and committed advocate for her clients. I highly recommend her to any person who feels that they have been wronged and needs to be made whole again."
"I endorse this lawyer. Sarah is a good person and a respected attorney."
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"I endorse this lawyer. Our firm does not practice personal injury or criminal defense, but Sarah is exceptionally knowledgeable in those areas. I trust her to answer any questions that may arise."
"Ms. Clayton is a sincere and caring attorney, who gives her clients the best attention, while remaining professional with others."
"As a lawyer who has an office next to Sarah in the New Orleans area, I can wholeheartedly recommend Sarah for any legal problem that a client may have. Not only is Sarah an exceptional attorney, one whom I consult on a regular basis on a variety of legal issues, but she is also one of the most zealous advocates that I have had the pleasure of watching practice. Her work ethic is incredible and her drive to get as good a result as possible for her clients is second to none. Sarah is also one of the most pleasant people with which I have had the pleasure of working. The combination of fierce advocacy for her clients and kindness to both clients and other attorneys is one that is rare to see in this profession. It is for these reasons that I give Sarah my full endorsement."
"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Clayton is a zealous advocate for her clients. She demonstrates the utmost professionalism and is a real lawyer's lawyer."
"Sarah does excellent work. She is diligent, thorough, and advocates tirelessly for her clients. Sarah also practices law with integrity- she evaluates her cases carefully and advises her clients truthfully as to their best options and legal standing. This is not an attorney seeking to run up a bill for their own profit, but rather a person who seeks to truly represent and advise her clients to the best of her ability."
"Very seldom have I come across an attorney who truly cares about her cases as much as Sarah does. From her first meeting with a client to the time she closes out a file, her attention to detail is second to none. She has a way of making client's feel at ease both with her and their case. By the time Sarah is done with a consultation, the client leaves feeling confident that they know what the can expect of their case. Sarah is excellent at managing a client's expectations. In the difficult world of family law, Sarah has a way of helping clients get through their legal journey so that they can focus on the things in life that really matter. The legal practice would be better off with more lawyers like Sarah."
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Experience
Honors
2016
Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2016
Top 40 under 40, The National Advocates
2013
Listed, Who's Who in American Law -Marquis
2011
Order of the Barristers, Loyola University College of Law
2011
Environmental Law Certificate, Loyola College of Law New Orleans
2011
International Law Certificate, Loyola College of Law New Orleans
2010
Best Opening Statement, American Association of Justice
2009
Best Cross Examination, Loyola Trial Advocacy Program
2008
Hope Scholarship, The University of Georgia
Work Experience
2013 - Present
Attorney, Pro Bono Project of New Orleans
2011 - Present
Managing Partner, Phillips Law, LLC
2011 - 2011
Law Clerk, Jefferson Parish District Attorney's Office-Felony Trials
2010 - 2010
Law Clerk, Orleans Parish District Attorney's Office-Appeals Division
2009 - 2009
Law Clerk, Orleans Parish District Attorney's Office-Juvenile Division
2008 - 2009
Women's Advocate, Project Safe, Inc.
2007 - 2008
Youth Advocate, Walton County Health Department
Associations
2015 - Present
The Sirens of New OrleansMember
2015 - Present
The National AdvocatesExecutive Committee
2014 - Present
State Bar of GeorgiaAttorney Member
2012 - Present
Jefferson Bar AssociationAttorney Member
2011 - Present
Louisiana State Bar AssociationAttorney Member
2011 - Present
Orleans Parish Bar AssociationAttorney Member
2011 - Present
Loyola Trial Advocacy ProgramAttorney Coach
2011 - Present
Order of the Barristers Honors SocietyMember
2004 - Present
Pi Beta PhiMember
2010 - 2011
Loyola Trial Advocacy ProgramPresident
2009 - 2011
Loyola Trial Advocacy ProgramMember
Sample of Legal Cases
D.M. v. State Farm Insurance Company
Undisclosed monetary settlement.
A.L. v. GoAuto Insurance Company
Substantial undisclosed settlement from car insurance company.
T.H. v. Geico Insurance Company
Undisclosed settlement.
Education
2011
Loyola University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
2008
University of Georgia
BS - Bachelor of Science
2008
University of Georgia
B.A. Bachelor of Fine Arts
Speaking Engagements
2015
Trial Skills for the Advocate
Trial Advocacy
2012
Mock Trial Advocacy Skills Class
Trial Advocacy
Publications
2015
2015
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
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30 Aug 2015
Q&A
How much time can a juvenile get for a simple battery charge at school & got arrested there to ? she was already on probation .
04 Sep 2015
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