Sara Michelle Peters

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Sara Michelle Peters

5.0
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 17 years

Personal injury Lawyer at San Francisco, CA
Practice Areas: Personal Injury

650 California St 26th Fl, San Francisco, CA

About Sara

Biography

Practice Areas

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Practice Area

Personal Injury 100%

15 years

100%

Fees and Rates

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Licenses

Licensed in California for 17 years

State: California

Acquired: 2008

Active

No misconduct found

Location

Walkup Melodia Kelly & Schoenberger

650 California St 26th Fl, San Francisco, CA, 94108

walkuplawoffice.com

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Sara Michelle Peters's Reviews

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Posted by anonymous | March 12, 2016 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Most caring and thorough team in the management of our case

Ms. Sarah Peters and Mr. Schoenberger has been the most professional and thorough in the management of our case. She has handled every detail and provided us with much needed support in clarifying all the legal issues involved in our case. My entire family is most deeply grateful. Thank you Sarah....

Posted by richard | October 26, 2015 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Great Attorney On My Case!!

Sara did a great job on my case all the way through and got me the best possible outcome for me that I was truly happy with! She is very smart attorney that always had great answers & information to all my questions that I had. Sara always responded to all my phone calls & e-mails that I left usually... within 1 days time. She was very informed to all matters of my case and took the time to educate me on questions about my case that either I didn't understand or wasn't clear to me. I was truly blessed to have her represent me on my case and would highly recommend Sara to anybody who's wanting or looking to obtain a great attorney. Thanks Sara for a great job!!

Posted by Peter | February 4, 2015

Excellent Personal Injury Lawyer

After being in a major injury crash, and undergoing facial reconstruction surgery, I knew I needed a good attorney to handle the case against the propane truck driver who had rear ended my vehicle at a stop. From the initial interview to the final settlement, Sara Peters was always knowledgeable, r...esponsive, and kept me informed about the progress of the case. Most cases are settled before going to trial, and that was the situation in my case. In determining the value of my case involving permanent injury, Sarah did extensive research into similar cases, and discussed the results with me. She kept me informed of the progress of settlement talks, and I was impressed with her skills as my advocate. In the end, I feel that she got me a good settlement, and I can highly recommend Sara Peters as a personal injury lawyer.

Posted by Katherine | October 11, 2012

Review Sara Michelle Peters

I contacted Sara Peter's office for a wrongful death suit on behalf of my brother and myself. Sara layed everything out for us, step-by-step so we would know what to expect. She kept us up-to-date of her findings and other depositions related to our case. She notified me months in advance for ac...tion items as our case progressed. She candidly couched my daughter and I for our depositions as my brother is out of the country on active duty. We trusted her sound advice and our depositions went well. She also prepared me for mediation. From the beginning, she answered all our questions thoughtfully and respectfully. I never felt that my questions were unworthy of her time, or unjustified. She is knowledgeable, stratighfoward, professional and compasionate. She looks at all angles of a situation so as to be one step ahead and fully prepared. I saw her work ethic and I was thankful that she represented our suit. I cannot praise her and her staff enough.

Posted by John | May 6, 2011

Sara Peters

Litigation was my final choice to resolve a matter with a utility company. I was referred to Walkup, Melodia, Kelly & Schoenberger by a friend in Chicago that said they were both professional and effective. After meeting initially with Mike Kelly I came away with a clear and concise understanding o...f what to expect. He laid out a plan to achieve the most reasonable outcome. Over the next two years his associate Sara Peters worked diligently to gather the necessary information and file the necessary documents to achieve that very goal. Her resolve allowed me to first and foremost settle out of court. The result was more than I expected and far better than I had hoped for. Sara Peters' youth was never indicative of her knowledge, preparedness, or composure. I would gladly refer Sara Peters and Walkup, Melodia, Kelly & Schoenberger again in the future.

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Sara Michelle Peters's Lawyer Endorsements

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Ross Russell

Unknown lawyer | Apr 19

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Sara is an impressive attorney with impeccable credentials and a stellar practice record. She is highly respected among her fellow attorneys and works hard to give back to the community while still providing her clients with exceptional representation. I endorse this lawyer without reservation."

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Kathryn Bain

Unknown lawyer | Jun 16

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have had the pleasure of working with Sara Peters on forming and running a non-profit group called Attorneys Bettering the Community. I've found her to be extremely dedicated, knowledgeable and hardworking. I have complete confidence in her abilities and would not hesitate in recommending her."

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Frank Riebli

Personal injury lawyer | May 31

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I have worked with Sara through the Edward McFetridge Inn of Court and know her to be an incredibly sharp lawyer who was willing to take on a big project that no one else wanted and make it a success. She also exhibited confidence and poise in presenting to a large audience of lawyers and judges. I am delighted to endorse her."

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Laura Mazza

Unknown lawyer | May 26

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"I had the pleasure of working with Sara Peters as an intern at Cotchett, Pitre & McCarthy when we were both still in law school. Sara is not only an intelligent and hardworking attorney, but she also makes time to give back to her community by participating in and organizing various fundraisers and events. In December 2009, Sara and four other attorneys (including myself) came together to create the non-profit "Attorneys Bettering the Community" (ABC). She is an active member on the ABC board of directors. I highly recommend her for anyone seeking a skilled attorney."

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Jonas Jacobson

Personal injury lawyer | May 06

Relationship: Worked for lawyer

"I've done jury consulting for Sara and have seen her trial preparation process and presentation style. She is passionate and thorough in her preparation, and polished and persuasive in front of jurors. A client with a serious injury claim would be in good hands with her."

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Chad Gallagher

Personal injury lawyer | May 06

Relationship: Friend

"I wholeheartedly endorse Ms. Peters. I've known Sara for a number of years and know her to be incredibly intelligent, driven, and committed to her job and everything else she does. I've referred a number of clients to Sara all of whom have been very pleased with her advocacy for and representation of them. I will unequivocally continue to refer friends, family and colleagues to Sara."

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Melinda Derish

Defective and dangerous products lawyer | May 05

Relationship: Co-worker

"I have had the privilege of working with Sara Peters for several years. Because she is always courteous and calm, opposing counsel are often overwhelmed by her fierce intelligence before they even know what hit them. Her clients hold her in high esteem. She is persuasive in the courtroom, to juries and judges. I endorse Sara."

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Blair Walsh

Personal injury lawyer | May 04

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"While in law school, Sara Peters and I worked together as summer associates and have remained friends over the years. Currently, she serves as opposing counsel on multiple cases with my firm, and despite our adversarial positions in those cases, she has always acted with integrity, class and professionalism. I look forward to working with Ms. Peters in the years to come."

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Spencer Pahlke

Personal injury lawyer | Apr 27

Relationship: Co-worker

"I have had the pleasure of working with Sara since 2006. In that time, we have worked together on several personal injury and medical malpractice cases. The hallmarks to her approach to the practice of law are constant hard work, dedication to her clients and focus on excellence in advocacy. I view working with Sara and learning from her as a true privilege."

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Kathryn Bain

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Laura Mazza

Employment and labor lawyer

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Chad Gallagher

Real estate lawyer

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Jonas Jacobson

Personal injury lawyer

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Blair Walsh

Medical malpractice lawyer

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Melinda Derish

Medical malpractice lawyer

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Douglas Saeltzer

Personal injury lawyer

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Spencer Pahlke

Personal injury lawyer

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Philip Gregory

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Steven Miyake

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Frank Riebli

Litigation lawyer

Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2025

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2024

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2023

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2022

Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers

2021

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2020

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2019

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2018

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2017

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2016

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2015

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2014

Rising Stars, Northern California Superlawyers

2014

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2013

Rising Star, SuperLawyers

Work Experience

2008 - Present

Attorney, Walkup Melodia Kelly & Schoenberger

2007 - 2007

Law Clerk, Cotchett, Pitre & McCarthy

2006 - 2008

Law Clerk, Walkup Melodia Kelly & Schoenberger

2005 - 2005

Law Clerk, Berding & Weil, LLP

2004 - 2004

Law Clerk, Jude Basile

2004 - 2004

Law Clerk, Scott Radovich

2003 - 2003

Legal Intern, Asian Pacific American Legal Center

Associations

2009 - Present

Attorneys Bettering the Community

Founding Member, Director

2009 - Present

San Francisco Bar Association

Member

2008 - Present

San Francisco Trial Lawyers Association

Member

2008 - Present

American Association for Justice

Member

2008 - Present

Consumer Attorneys of California

Member

2010 - 2012

Edward J. McFetridge American Inn of Court

Member

2009 - 2009

National Institute for Trial Advocacy

Participant

Sample of Legal Cases

Grad student v. ATM Service Co.

$1,250,000

Severely injured grandmother v. Winery

$4,750,000

Brain Damaged Man v. Negligent Driver

$1,250,000

Sauer v. Farmers Insurance

$985,000 Verdict

Surviving parents v. Medical Center

$900,000 settlement

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Education

2008

Stanford Law School

JD - Juris Doctor

2005

Univ Of California At Los Angeles

BA - Bachelor of Arts

Speaking Engagements

2014

Trial Advocacy Workshop

Multiple Topics

2014

Health Law: Quality and Safety of Care Medical Malpractice and Health Care

2013

Trial Advocacy Workshop Cross Examination

2013

Stanford Mock Trial Team

Mock Trial Coach

2013

Galine Hawaii Travel Seminar Vicarious Liability

2013

American Association for Justice 2013 Annual Convention Infuse Litigation

2012

Find it Free and Fast on the Web Public Record Requests

2012

Building Your Brand On Paper and In Person

Moderator: Legal Writing

2011

CANHR Elder Law Conference Elder Abuse Case Study

2010

University of California Berkeley School of Law: Intercollegiate Mock Trial Program Guest Lecture: Trial Advocacy

Publications

2007

Indiana University and American Bar Association Law Firms Working Group Attorney Work/Life Balance Bibliography

Languages

Spanish

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