$ 285-325 per hour
Sarah A. Ornelas is a Partner in the Modesto office of Borton Petrini, LLP. She graduated summa cum laude from California State University, Stanislaus in Turlock, California. She graduated in three years with a BS in Business Management with a concentration in International Business, and received the title of Management Student of the Year. Sarah attended law school at Suffolk University Law School in Boston, Massachusetts and graduated cum laude in May 2007.
Sarah is licensed to practice law in California, Massachusetts Connecticut, the United States District Court for the Central District of California, the United States District Court for the District of Massachusetts, and the United States District Court for the District of Connecticut.
Prior to joining Borton Petrini, LLP, Sarah practiced in a wide variety of practice areas in the Massachusetts and Connecticut State and Federal Courts. When Sarah, a Modesto native, and her family decided to return to the Central Valley, she joined Borton Petrini, LLP as a senior litigation associate.
Sarah has experience in a wide range of practice areas, including: civil litigation, wrongful termination, employment discrimination, housing discrimination, education litigation, insurance defense, construction litigation, collection litigation, estate administration, personal injury litigation, special education advocacy and landlord/tenant liability cases.
In her free time, Sarah enjoys volunteering in her community, escaping to the beach, and spending time with her husband and two children.
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$ 285-325 per hour
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Acquired: 2008
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Acquired: 2007
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201 Needham Street, Modesto, CA, 95354
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Posted by anonymous | April 12, 2016 | Employment & Labor
I highly recommend Attorney Ornelas for legal representation.
Attorney Ornelas is very knowledgeable in employment law. I sought her guidance on my disability discrimination claim and she was very helpful and always returned my telephone calls and/or emails promptly. Even now, I know that I can reach out to her and she would be happy to answer any questions I m...
Posted by anonymous | April 15, 2010
smart and attentive
anytime that I emailed or called her, she would get right back to me. This was such a nice change compared to other lawyers that I have worked with in the past.
Posted by anonymous | March 25, 2010
Happy Camper
My friend recommended me this attorney and I had very positive results with her. She was down to earth and able to explain things in a context that I could understand!
"Sarah works with my firm, O'Connell & Plumb, P.C. She is very hard working and dedicated to all of her clients. She takes the extra effort to make sure that her clients are supported and understand each step of the legal process."
"I wholeheartedly endorse Sarah. She is passionate about her work and a formidable advocate for her clients"
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2018
Rising Star, SuperLawyers
2017
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2016
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2016
Client Distinction Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Client Distinction Award, Martindale-Hubbell
2015
Rising Star, Super Lawyers Magazine
2019 - Present
Partner, Borton Petrini, LLP
2017 - Present
Senior Litigation Attorney, Borton Petrini, LLP
2007 - 2017
Attorney, O'Connell & Plumb, P.C.
2017 - Present
United Samaritans FoundationBoard Member
2015 - 2017
Hampden County Bar Association, Employment SectionMember
2015 - 2017
Boys and Girls Club of West SpringfieldMember, Board of Directors
2010 - 2017
Hampden County Bar AssociationMember
$265,850.00 Jury Verdict
2007
JD - Juris Doctor
2004
BS - Bachelor of Science
2015
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