Sara S Scott

Sara S Scott

5.0
Rating: 9.9

Licensed for 20 years

Child custody Lawyer at Denver, CO
Practice Areas: Child Custody, Divorce & Separation, Adoption, Family

1888 Sherman Street, Suite 200, Denver, CO

About Sara

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Child Custody 40%

Highly contentious and complex domestic and international custody matters.

40%
Divorce and Separation 40%

Litigation through trial; Collaboration; Mediation.

16 years

40%
Adoption 10%

Contested foster parent adoptions; second parent adoptions; domestic/international adoptions.

10%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in Maryland for 14 years

State: Maryland

Acquired: 2011

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Colorado for 20 years

State: Colorado

Acquired: 2005

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in District of Columbia for 19 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 2006

Administratively Suspended - Non-Payment of Dues

No misconduct found

Location

Sara S. Scott LLC

1888 Sherman Street, Suite 200, Denver, CO, 80203

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Sara S Scott's Reviews

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5.0 /5.0

7 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | Compassion

Posted by Wilson | January 25, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Sara S. Scott, Esquire

I consulted Attorney Sara Scott after visiting three other law firms for advice on a complex and highly stressful divorce matter involving children, estates, and special circumstances. None of the other lawyers were able to satisfactorily explain my options for each of the issues and left me feeling... as if I were just one of a hundred cases, hence my visit to Ms. Scott. Ms. Scott, in contrast to the other firms, spent an entire morning giving me a primer on the laws related to divorce, legal separation, custody and finances. She outlined in a visual way every concept so simply I understood the basics of each issue. She then took my complete history, allowed me to interrupt with questions and presented me with numerous options and solutions (none of which the other law firms had even covered). What sets Sara Scott apart as a lawyer--beyond her obvious expertise--is that she combines good judgment and caring with client-focused advocacy.

Posted by Bryan | June 06, 2016 | Hired Attorney | Divorce & Separation

Superb legal representation

Sara Scott represented me as my attorney in a protracted collaborative divorce process that involved two children. From our first conversation through every subsequent meeting, her unfailing dedication to advocating on my behalf and that of my children won my complete faith in her considerable abilit...ies as an attorney. She was deeply committed to ensuring that my children's needs in this process were always heard and I trusted that her recommendations implicitly as a result. Sara possesses an exceptional intellect, she quickly absorbed the facts of my case and always offered me nuanced explanations of the implications to me along with clear guidance on what she felt was in my best interests. Her grasp of the law is considerable and made her quite formidable, but it's her sense of empathy, ability to make all parties feel heard and understood and her considerable ability to use these skills to avoid contentious deadlocks that truly sets her apart. She crafted solutions to difficult problems that invariably integrated the needs of both parties while still staunchly protecting my interests and those of my children. She is a gifted communicator whom I watched on numerous occasions offer creative alternatives that reflected a sense of compassion and her commitment to the collaborative process itself. Time and again, this combination of qualities helped keep everything moving forward when discussions might have otherwise broken down. Over the course of my professional relationship with her, Sara established herself as more than just my attorney, she became a trusted adviser during a very difficult time and I recommend her in the highest possible terms.

Posted by anonymous | January 25, 2013 | Marriage & Prenuptials

Sara Scott-Zamani/Scott

Sara Scott showed empathy and extreme efficiency in my marriage/prenuptials case. Her along with Sogand Zamani proved to be an amazing team. As their client, I experienced an array of emotions while going through my case. Sara went above and beyond to put me at ease and assured me that her and Sogand... would take care of everything--They did. I could not have imagined a better outcome to my complicated case. I believe it's rare to come across such a dynamic duo. I would highly recommend Zamani/Scott.

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Sara S Scott's Lawyer Endorsements

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Jay Kamlet

Family lawyer | Jan 25

Relationship: Co-worker

"I endorse this lawyer because she is not only a brilliant advocate for her clients, but is compassionate towards their situations."

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Rebecca Baer

Unknown lawyer | Feb 08

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Sara is a skilled and experienced family law attorney who truly cares about her clients. I value Sara as a colleague and do not hesitate to send referrals to her."

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Heather Broxterman

Family lawyer | Jan 05

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Sara is a fantastic attorney. She is intelligent, hardworking, thorough, and compassionate. She has a deep understanding of the dynamics of family law conflicts, and she knows how to fight for what's really important. Most importantly, Sara is deeply compassionate, and she works hard to really get to know her clients as people. I highly recommend Sara!"

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Danaé Kinnett

Divorce and separation lawyer | Nov 02

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Sara is a sharp, compassionate, and solution-oriented advocate for her clients. It is an honor to share in this profession with such a person. I endorse this lawyer."

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Rebecca Gumaer

Family lawyer | Sep 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Camellia Jacobs

Family lawyer | Dec 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Sara Scott is a highly competent family law attorney who works especially hard to remain on the cutting edge of Assisted Reproductive Technology issues."

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Sogand Zamani

Family lawyer | Dec 12

Relationship: Co-worker

"Sara is a highly capable and compassionate family law attorney. I have worked with her on numerous cases and strongly endorse her work."

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Alexandra Smits

Family lawyer

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Sogand Zamani

Family lawyer

Experience

Rating:  9.9 (Superb)

Honors

2018

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2017

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2016

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2015

Super Lawyer, SuperLawyers

2014

Rising Stars, Washington DC, SuperLawyers

2013

Rising Stars, Washington DC, Super Lawyers

1998

Community Building Award, Stanford University

Work Experience

2016 - Present

Principal, Sara S. Scott LLC

2010 - 2015

Founding Partner, Zamani & Scott LLP

2005 - 2010

Attorney, Children's Law Center

Associations

2016 - Present

Denver Bar Association

Member

2016 - Present

Family Law Section

Member

2016 - Present

Denver Source for Collaborative Divorce

Member

2015 - Present

Jefferson County Mediation Services

Volunteer

2006 - Present

District of Columbia Bar

Member

2005 - Present

Colorado Bar

Member

2016 - 2016

Alternative Dispute Resolution Conference

Committee Member

2015 - 2016

The Mediation Association of Colorado

Outreach Coordinator

2013 - 2014

Collaborative Dispute Resolution Professionals of Montgomery County

Co-Chair, Education Committee

2012 - 2014

Collaborative Dispute Resolution Professionals

Secretary, Board Member, Education Chair

2012 - 2015

Collaborative Project of DC

Founding Board Member

2011 - 2014

Collaborative Project of Maryland

Founding Board Member

2011 - 2014

District of Columbia Bar

Co-Chair, Family Law Section Steering Committee

2010 - 2014

DC Association of Collaborative Practioners

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

Ex Parte in the Petition of J.C.F and H.A.Z, J.A.C., Appellant

Affirmed.

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Education

N/A

The George Washington University Law School

JD

N/A

Stanford University

AB

Speaking Engagements

2013

Guest Lecturer

Litigating Child Custody Cases

2013

Child Welfare Seminar

Assisted Reproduction, Same Sex Adoption, and Family Law

2012

Guest Lecturer Child Welfare Seminar

Same Sex Adoption, Assisted Reproductive Technolgy and Child Welfare

2012

Guest Lecturer

Starting your own Practice: A Practitioner's Perspective

2012

Guest Lecturer

Assisted Reproductive Technology and the Law

2012

Family Law

Guest Lecturer: Nuts and Bolts of the Abuse and Neglect System

2010

Guest Lecturer for Shady Grove Hospital

Understanding Adoption Options

Publications

2017

The Colorado Docket C'Mon In. The Water is Fine

Languages

English

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