Sarah Kelman

Sarah Kelman

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Rating: 8.6

Licensed for 20 years

Business Lawyer at Brea, CA
Practice Areas: Business, Contracts & Agreements, Corporate & Incorporation ... +9 more

Po Box 561, Brea, CA

About Sarah

Biography

Practice Areas

12

Practice Areas

Business 12%

Starting or running a business can be overwhelming. At Sarah Kelman Law, I help mental health professionals and small business owners navigate legal complexities and build a strong foundation.

1 year

12%
Contracts and Agreements 8%

Contracts are essential to protect your practice. I draft, review, and negotiate agreements for mental health professionals and small business owners to ensure clarity and security.

8%
Copyright Application 8%

Protect your intellectual property. I help mental health professionals and small business owners secure copyrights for original materials, ensuring legal protection and control.

8%
Corporate and Incorporation 8%

Choosing the right business structure is critical. I guide mental health professionals and small business owners through forming LLCs, corporations, professional corporations, or partnerships with confidence.

8%
Employment and Labor 8%

Managing employees is complex. I assist mental health professionals and small business owners with employment agreements, policies, and compliance to avoid costly disputes.

8%
Ethics and Professional Responsibility 8%

Ethics are critical to your career. I guide mental health professionals through ethical dilemmas, board complaints, and professional standards to protect their reputation.

8%
General Practice 8%

I provide legal support for mental health professionals and small business owners, offering solutions for contracts, compliance, and risk management tailored to your needs.

8%
Insurance 8%

Insurance issues can be frustrating. I help mental health professionals and small business owners with policy reviews, reimbursement disputes, and compliance to protect their practices.

8%
Licensing 8%

Licensing is crucial for your career. I guide mental health professionals through applications, renewals, and board complaints, ensuring compliance and protecting your practice.

8%
Partnership 8%

Partnerships require clear agreements. I help mental health professionals and small business owners draft terms to protect their interests and avoid disputes.

8%
Privacy 8%

Protecting client data is essential. I help mental health professionals comply with HIPAA, create privacy policies, and address confidentiality concerns to safeguard their practices.

8%
Trademark Application 8%

Your brand is valuable. I guide mental health professionals and small business owners through trademark applications to protect their names, logos, and taglines.

8%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 30 minutes


Payment Methods

  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 1 year

State: California

Acquired: 2024

Active

No misconduct found

Licensed in Georgia for 20 years

State: Georgia

Acquired: 2006

Active Member in Good Standing

No misconduct found

Location

Law Offices of Sarah Kelman

Po Box 561, Brea, CA, 92822-0561

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Leah Weinberg

Business lawyer | Mar 20

Relationship: Co-worker

"Sarah serves as California of counsel for my law firm, and we also went to law school together, so she's a very dear friend. Sarah is one of the smartest people and has an incredible hunger for learning, which makes her amazing at research, especially when it comes to complex or unusual matters (like whether a wedding venue needs separate licensing to provide a cigar bar at a wedding). Sarah is also incredibly kind and empathetic, and any client will be in very good hands with her."

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Experience

Rating:  8.6 (Excellent)

Work Experience

2025 - Present

Founder and Attorney, Sarah Kelman Law

2024 - Present

Of Counsel, Leah Weinberg Legal

2022 - Present

Personnel Commissioner, Fullerton School District

2022 - Present

Attorney Author, Thomson Reuters

2011 - Present

Legal Writing Instructor, California State University, Fullerton

2007 - 2023

Attorney Editor, Wordsworth Publishing

2005 - 2007

Attorney, Department of Justice, Federal Bureau of Prisons

Associations

2025 - Present

California Association of Marriage and Family Therapists

Affiliate Member

2025 - Present

Orange County Women Lawyers Association

Member

Education

2005

University of Georgia, Athens

JD - Juris Doctor

1999

University of Wisconsin, Madison

MA - Masters

1996

University of Georgia, Athens

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Publications

2025

The Rutter Group, Civil Litigation Series. CALIFORNIA DISCOVERY CITATIONS (2025 EDITION)

2018

Am Jur Proof of Facts 3D Proof of Facts to Support Claim in United States Court of Federal Claims Under 28 U.S.C.A. § 2513 for Damages Arising Out of Unjust Conviction and Imprisonment

Languages

English

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