Sarah Lynn Hennessy

Sarah Lynn Hennessy

also known as Sarah Lynn Gough

5.0
Rating: 9.6

Licensed for 19 years

Class action Lawyer at Playa del Rey, CA
Practice Areas: Class Action, Advertising, Litigation ... +2 more

8055 West Manchester Street, Suite 420, Playa del Rey, CA

About Sarah

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes

Contingency

25%-40%

Pro bono

10 %

Retainer

Always


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check

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Licenses

Licensed in District of Columbia for 13 years

State: District of Columbia

Acquired: 2012

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in California for 19 years

State: California

Acquired: 2006

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Flaherty Hennessy, LLP

8055 West Manchester Street, Suite 420, Playa del Rey, CA, 90293

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Sarah Lynn Hennessy's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

5.0 /5.0

2 Client Reviews

5 star (2)
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1 star (0)

Posted by Tim | February 5, 2015

Would definitely use Sarah Gough again

Sarah was diligent in our case against home builder DRHorton. They were very tough to deal with and she stayed on them til the end and never let up. When DR low balled their offer she countered with more litigation. I felt like she did her best and was very understanding of the people involved not ju...st the money. She also sent settlement info over quickly and overnight certified mail. Most importantly I felt Sara did what she said she was going to do, which can be rare theses days. As a client I would use her again and do trust her. She also has an assistant that provides helpful information if Sarah was in court or something. Thank you Sarah.

Posted by Thomas | February 3, 2015

A LAWYER YOU CAN COUNT ON

Sarah is extremely talented and professional. She took the time to explain the litigation process to me which made it less confusing and scary for me. She fought hard for me and got me a great result. I would recommend her to anyone who needs a lawyer.

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Sarah Lynn Hennessy's Lawyer Endorsements

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Walter Hnot,

Advertising lawyer | Apr 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Sarah is an excellent attorney committed to providing the highest quality representation to clients. I endorse this attorney without reservation."

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Somair Alam

Litigation lawyer | Feb 12

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Sarah is an exceptional litigation attorney whose reputation speaks for itself. Highly recommended lawyer."

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Ross Russell

Unknown lawyer | Apr 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Sarah is an exceptional attorney with impressive credentials. She is well known in the legal community for her effective advocacy."

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Richard Weaver

Class action lawyer | Oct 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Trusted, offering straight forward advice."

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Mark Clay

Personal injury lawyer | Aug 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I highly endorse Mrs. Hennessy. Very knowledgeable and caring attorney who achieves great results in representing clients! I want all people to contact her for help."

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James Newell

Class action lawyer | Jul 17

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Paul Hannaford

Personal injury lawyer | Jul 13

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"From reviewing Attorney Gough's profile, endorsements, review and answers you can see that she is an excellent attorney that cares deeply for her clients."

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John Fisher

Advertising lawyer | Jul 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Intelligent and compassionate with superior communication skills."

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Jill Rogers

Unknown lawyer | Apr 28

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer. Dedicated and committed to clients."

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Pius Joseph

Litigation lawyer | Apr 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer. Sarah is a talented rising star and has great experience from excellent firms and I highly recommend her."

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Dorinda Myers

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"When you, or a loved one, finds themselves in need of a personal injury attorney, it is important to retain an experienced, competent and tenacious litigator. Ms. Gough has a good reputation in the legal community for those reasons. Her participation here on avvo supports that fact."

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Kristin Hobbs

Class action lawyer | Apr 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Gough is a zealous advocate for the rights of her clients. She consistently offers sound and practical comments in the Avvo forum. I endorse this lawyer."

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Jonathan Lacour

Class action lawyer | Apr 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Zebulon Chandler

Litigation lawyer | Apr 27

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Attorney Gough is an intelligent advocate who combines experience, compassion, and a no nonsense approach to expertly help her clients resolve their problems. I wholeheartedly endorse attorney Gough."

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Judd Nemiro

Unknown lawyer | Apr 27

Relationship: Other

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Christian Lassen

Unknown lawyer | Apr 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community."

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Lee Zavatsky

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 24

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse attorney Sarah Gough. She is hard working, skilled, and dedicated to her clients. A respected member within the legal community."

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John Kitta

Litigation lawyer | Apr 23

Relationship: Other

"I endorse Sara Gough, she is a real go-to attorney that you can trust and count on. I highly recommend her to perspective clients in southern California."

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Jenifer Robinson

Litigation lawyer | Apr 23

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Ms. Gough's answers on Avvo demonstrate her commitment to the legal profession. I endorse this lawyer."

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Lilian Demonteverde-Hoats

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 22

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I endorse this lawyer."

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Experience

Rating:  9.6 (Superb)

Work Experience

2009 - 2015

Senior Associate, Milstein Adelman, LLP

2008 - 2009

Litigation Associate, R. Rex Parris Law Firm

2006 - 2008

Deputy District Attorney, Los Angeles County District Attorney

2004 - 2005

Law Clerk, Van Etten Suzumoto & Becket, LLP (N/K/A Mcguire Woods, LLP)

2004 - 2006

Certified Law Clerk, Los Angeles County District Attorney

2004 - 2004

Judicial extern, California Court Of Appeal 4th District

Associations

2015 - Present

Women's Construction Litigation Alliance

2015 - Present

Claims & Litigation Management Alliance

2015 - Present

National Association of Professional Women

2006 - Present

Los Angeles County Bar Association

2006 - Present

Consumer Attorneys of California

2006 - Present

Consumer Attorneys Association of Los Angeles

2006 - Present

American Association for Justice

2008 - 2009

Lancaster Bar Association

Sample of Legal Cases

Settlement against Manufacturer of Defective Product

$650,000

Multiple Clients v. Residential Tract Builders

$1,735,000

Potter v. Avalos-Tovar

$908,643

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Education

2006

Pepperdine University School of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

2003

Pepperdine University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

2003

Pepperdine University

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Languages

English

Spanish

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