Sarah Joanna Nilsson

Sarah Joanna Nilsson

also known as Sarah Nilsson, Sarah J. Nilsson

5.0
Rating: 8.7

Licensed for 11 years

Aviation Lawyer at Prescott Valley, AZ
Practice Areas: Aviation, Business, Estate Planning, Mediation

3130 N Cedar Springs Lane, Prescott Valley, AZ

About Sarah

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Aviation 70%

FAA Airman Enforcement Action, Unmanned Aircraft Systems (Drone) law, Commercial Space Operations and Policy

12 years

70%
Business 10%

Business Formation, LLC, Corporations, 501(c)(3), Contracts

12 years

10%
Estate Planning 10%

Wills, Power of Attorney, Advanced Directives

10%
Mediation 10%

Circle Justice

10%

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Licenses

Licensed in Arizona for 11 years

State: Arizona

Acquired: 2014

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Location

Nilsson Law, PLLC

3130 N Cedar Springs Lane, Prescott Valley, AZ, 86314

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Sarah Joanna Nilsson's Reviews

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4 Client Reviews

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Posted by Extreme Aerial Productions | January 16, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Amazing Attention to detail

Sarah was precise, articulate, with her legal advice, protection and guidance. Her work has been above reproach, the attention to detail has been incredible and her willingness to understand my space and help navigate me through my goals is a skill set rarely found in an attorney. Lots of people can... quote law, lots of people can defend law, few can interpret and create law - Sarah is one of the few!

Posted by Jeremy Davalos | March 23, 2015

My go-to attorney

Sarah not only can help out with navigating the legal mumbo-jumbo, but also very knowledgeable in space, aviation, and contract law. She has an excellent network of other attorneys to help out with random and unpredictable matters.

Posted by Giancarlo Sapelli | December 31, 2014

Prenuptial Agreement Review

Sarah is a wonderful attorney and who I recommend all of my friends and clients to for any contract work. She always responds quickly and keeps her clients informed every step of the way. She is very knowledgeable about the law and works diligently to stay current on all topics. She is just wonderful... to work with, you will not regret hiring her.

Posted by Monica | December 30, 2014

Sarah is a dynamic attorney

Sarah has handled contracts and business structure for my newly formed business. She has provided dynamic legal advice and offered terrific services. She exceeded my expectations and delivered when she said she would. She has a high level of integrity which is hard to find. It is with high regards... that I recommend Sarah Nilsson as the go to business attorney.

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Sarah Joanna Nilsson's Lawyer Endorsements

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Andrew Alex

Aviation lawyer | Feb 15

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Abigail Neal

Business lawyer | Feb 12

Relationship: Supervised lawyer

"Sarah is an excellent attorney with a great attitude. She is very detail oriented, a hard worker, and willing to go the extra mile. Sarah was truly a pleasure to work with!"

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Susan Marks

Aviation lawyer | Jan 18

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Sarah is incredibly knowledgeable in Aviation and Business law. Her credentials are outstanding, and her breadth of experience makes her the lawyer to turn to when facing a legal issue involving aviation or business."

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Peter Goodman

Aviation lawyer | Dec 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Sarah's knowledge and enthusiasm for Aviation Law is absolutely amazing. I haven't met anyone more devoted to the practice."

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Nancy Davidson

Aviation lawyer | Dec 06

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Benjamin Erlick

Aviation lawyer | Nov 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Sarah gave a presentation at my law firm regarding the current state of the fast-evolving Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) rules and regulations, and she knocked it out of the park. She is impressive, with abundant knowledge that she conveys effortlessly and efficiently."

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Kelly-Ann Weimar

Aviation lawyer | Oct 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Sarah is a highly respected, highly skilled attorney. She has a deep breadth of knowledge, and experience. Her nonstop work ethic makes her the go to lawyer for Aviation or Estate planning matters. With Sarah you can always know she'll work hard to help clients achieve great results. I strongly endorse her."

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Charity Clark

Aviation lawyer | Oct 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Sarah is very knowledgeable in her field. She would without a doubt be the attorney I would go to with any issue related to Aviation law. In addition, Sarah is clearly very passionate about her practice. As such, she is an incredible advocate for her clients."

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Shawn Dove

Aviation lawyer | Oct 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Sarah is an amazing Aviation attorney, who works hard for her clients. She is efficient and trustworthy. I endorse this lawyer."

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Jonathan Rupprecht

Aviation lawyer | Oct 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Sarah is extremely knowledgeable on aviation because she is a commercial pilot and flight instructor. In addition to teaching aviation in the air, Sarah also teaches on the ground as an adjunct faculty for Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University and she co-authored a book on aviation law with her focus on on commercial space law. The skills she obtained while instructing students, in the air or on the ground, on how to safely operate aircraft in the national airspace will greatly benefit the clients she represents. If you are looking for an “out of this world” experience regarding commercial space law, or maybe something a little more down to earth regarding drone or aviation law, let Sarah jump in the cockpit and help you navigate through the difficult legal issues."

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Dai Nguyen

Aviation lawyer | Oct 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Nilsson is passionate and knowledgeable about aviation law. She is a dedicated to her clients and her work in the field of aviation law. I would highly recommend this attorney."

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Lisa Simpson

Aviation lawyer | Oct 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Sarah is passionate an extremely knowledgeable in this area of the law. She is an excellent attorney!"

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Elizabeth Westby

Aviation lawyer | Oct 21

Relationship: Other

"Sarah has a down-to-earth attitude and a passion for her work. I trust Sarah with client referrals because of her top notch character and diligence."

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Gavin Curtis

Aviation lawyer | Oct 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Sarah is passionate about aviation and aviation law. Not only is she a great lawyer, she is a thought leader in her area of law. i highly recommend this lawyer."

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Jason Forcier

Aviation lawyer | Feb 21

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Competence is Sarah's watchword. Sarah is one of the most qualified individuals I know, holding several advanced degrees, to include a PhD. I met Sarah in law school and know her personally. I would not hesitate recommending my friends and family to her."

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Giancarlo Sapelli

Marriage and prenuptials lawyer | Feb 14

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Sarah and I have worked on pre-nuptials, and I refer all of my contract work to her. She is efficient and knowledgeable and a wonderful advocate and resource for her clients."

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Ruth Szanto

Administrative law lawyer | Jan 01

Relationship: Friend

"I endorse this lawyer. Ms. Nilsson is smart, talented, and an incredible lawyer."

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Amie Mendoza

Aviation lawyer | Dec 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. It is rare in our field to find those who are so passionate about a particular area of law. Sarah's passion for aviation law is second to none, and I am thrilled to have a fellow lawyer in the community to point friends and family toward for this area of law."

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Kimberly Davis

Aviation lawyer | Dec 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Nilsson is passionate and knowledgeable about aviation law. She is a dedicated advocate for her clients and works tirelessly to meet her client's needs. I would highly recommend this attorney."

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Freddy Saavedra

Aviation lawyer | Dec 30

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Sarah as incredibly passionate and knowledgeable in aviation law. She is a dedicated advocate and an incredible person and I wholeheartedly recommend her in the field of Aviation Law."

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Abigail Neal

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Susan Marks

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Elizabeth Westby

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Gavin Curtis

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Lisa Simpson

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Jonathan Rupprecht

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Ruth Szanto

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Amie Mendoza

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Experience

Rating:  8.7 (Excellent)

Honors

2014

Dean's List, Arizona Summit Law School

2014

CALI award in Business Associations, Arizona Summit Law School

2014

Order of the Quill, Arizona Summit Law School

2014

Merit Scholarship Award, Arizona Summit Law School

2014

Community Service (Pro Bono) Certificate, Arizona Summit Law School

2014

Honors, Cum Laude, Arizona Summit Law School

2013

Dean's List, Arizona Summit Law School

2013

Merit Scholarship Award, Arizona Summit Law School

2012

Dean's List, Arizona Summit Law School

2012

Merit Scholarship Award, Arizona Summit Law School

2011

PBIS Staff Member of the Week Award, South Mountain High School

2011

Merit Scholarship Award, Arizona Summit Law School

2011

Dean's List, Northcentral University

2010

Dean's List, Northcentral University

2009

Dean's List, Northcentral University

2008

Dean's List, Northcentral University

2007

Teacher of the Week Award, South Mountain High School

2007

Dean's List, Northcentral University

2006

Dean's List, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

2005

Dean's List, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

2004

Dean's List, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

2003

Dean's List, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

2002

Dean's List, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

2001

Dean's List, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

2000

Dean's List, Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

Work Experience

2015 - Present

FAASTeam Safety Representative, Federal Aviation Administration

2015 - Present

Full-Time Faculty, Embry Riddle Aeronautical University

2014 - Present

Founder and Managing Attorney, Nilsson Law, PLLC

Associations

2014 - Present

State Bar of Arizona

Member

2014 - Present

United States District Court of Arizona

Member

2012 - Present

Phi Alpha Delta, International Law Fraternity

Member

2011 - Present

American Bar Association

Member

2002 - Present

Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association

Member

2002 - Present

Women in Aviation, International

2014 - 2015

Arizona Summit Law School Alumni Association

Board Member

2014 - 2015

Maricopa County Bar Association, Young Lawyers Division

Board Member

2012 - 2013

Arizona Summit Law School, Student Bar Association

Evening Student Delegate

2012 - 2014

Arizona Summit Law School, Aviation Law Student Association

President

2011 - 2013

Arizona Summit Law School, Night Student Society

Member

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Cases

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Education

2014

Arizona Summit Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

2011

Northcentral University

PhD - Doctorate

2006

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

MS - Master of Science

2003

Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University

BS - Bachelor of Science

Speaking Engagements

2016

A3iRCON 2016

UAS in the NAS - Registration and more

2015

The Drone Dude Podcast Drone Law

2015

Presentation on UAS Rules and Regulations

Drone Law

2015

Podcast on UAVs

Unmanned Aerial Vehicles and the Law

2015

Meeting of the Prescott Airport Users Association

Pilot Enforcement Action

2015

FAA Wings Seminar

UAS and the new AC91-57A

2015

FAA Wings Seminar

UAS and the Airspace

2015

Copper state Fly-In

UAS in the National Airspace System: policy and law

2015

A3irCon

UAS regulations

2015

2015 Intelligence and Homeland Security Enterprise Conference

Drone Law - Unmanned Aircraft Regulation in the US

Publications

Languages

English

Activity

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