I have worked for GLP Personal Injury Attorneys since 2014, and am a Shareholder in the firm's Spokane and Tri-Cities offices.
Professional Overview
I have successfully served the needs of personal injury clients in a variety of cases, including nursing home neglect, wrongful death, motor vehicle collision, premises liability, and products liability. I have been awarded the Rising Star Super Lawyers Award in 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020. In 2022, I was awarded the Super Lawyer award, which is awarded only to the top 2.5% of attorneys in the state. In addition, I have been selected by Spokane Coeur d’Alene Magazine as a Top Lawyer in Spokane each year from 2016 to present.
In addition to serving clients across the Pacific Northwest, I lead our firm's Legal Internship Program for the Eastern Washington region. Our Legal Internship Program exists to providing meaningful work experiences for students in law school who are interested in careers in the personal injury field. Each year, GLP Attorneys is proud to employ as many as ten legal interns across the state.
I also serve as co-chair for both the Washington State Association for Justice's Diversity Committee and our firm's internal Diversity Committee. I am an active member of the American Association for Justice. I also serve as Vice President on the Spokane Symphony Board of Trustees, where I co-chair their Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion Committee. I am devoted to caring for the diverse needs of my clients and value the uniqueness of each person. I honor diversity in all I do and prioritize cultural principles stemming from both from around the world and locally, especially within the LGBTQ+ community and for all diverse people.
In addition, I have served as the Associate Director for Satori Camp for more than 20 years. Satori is a summer camp for gifted teenagers in Cheney, WA. With Satori, I spend my time administrating the summer camp and mentoring junior high and high school students. It is my favorite week of the year, tied closely with celebrating the December holidays.
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In my free time, I enjoy traveling with my husband, singing in the Spokane Symphony Chorale, cooking (and eating!) vegan food, playing piano, volleyball, reading, and spending time with my rescued pets: a parrot named Leilani, two cats named Maui and Moana, and a goldfish named Barbara.
I am fluent in Farsi and conversational in Spanish.
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115 N. Washington Street, Floor 3, Spokane, WA, 99201
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Posted by anonymous | November 7, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Sara and the firm were amazing, and always easy to reach and they would respond quickly. They did a great job! I would highly recommend.
Posted by Malissa | January 10, 2024 | Hired Attorney
Sara was able to coordinate with the insurance and medical records to get my case done. The insurance had been horrible to work with. She made it all so much easier. Excellent communication along the way. Thank you Sara
Posted by Andrew | July 1, 2022 | Hired Attorney
Sara was everything that I needed in an Attorney. I contacted her because the Insurance Company was pushing me to close a claim. I was having problems with my left side of my body, due to an automobile accident and the Dr.s could not locate the problem. During a consult with Sara, she suggested I g...
Posted by Tim | March 1, 2022 | Hired Attorney
When my insurance company was not returning my calls I wasn’t sure what to do. I was injured in an auto collision, the other driver was uninsured. I thought my insurance company was on my side, I was wrong. As soon as I spoke with Sara at GLP Attorneys I felt better. Sara and her team took my case an...
Posted by anonymous | November 22, 2021 | Hired Attorney
When one morning, my car ended up being rear-ended by another larger vehicle, it had a profound effect on my physical and physiological wellbeing. The mere fact that it was a regular commute day like thousands of others in over a decade prior, the thought that, suddenly in a blink of an eye everythin...
"Sara is such a pleasure to work with. She’s compassionate, caring and brilliant. You know you’ve got the right lawyer on your side when their out of work pursuits also benefit the community. It is my pleasure to endorse this fabulous woman!"
"I am a managing partner in GLP's Spokane office and have had the good fortune to work with Sara and mentor her on cases. She is bright, capable, hard-working and devoted to her clients. Without hesitation I endorse Sara for her skills in handling personal injury cases throughout Eastern Washington."
"Sara and I were co-counsel on a case that was tried in Spokane recently. Sara did a great job. Most importantly, Sara knew her client and understood her client's injuries to the fullest extent, allowing her to convey this to the jury, which resulted in a verdict of more then 3x the final offer before trial, and opened the UIM carrier up to a bad faith claim."
"Sara is a tireless champion for her clients and the causes she believes in. I have the utmost respect for Sara and endorse her enthusiastically."
"Sara's devotion to the practice of law is inspirational to see on a daily basis. She goes to bat for every client and will not rest until she obtains the best possible result. I can see how deeply she cares for the people she represents. It is a privilege working with her."
"Sara is a zealous advocate for her clients. She truly cares about each and everyone of them, and will fight. She never backs down. If clients want an attorney to help and fight on their behalf, Sara is it!"
"Sara is one of the brightest and most passionate personal injury trial attorneys I have known. She loves what she does, and this shows in the great work she does for her clients. I definitely recommend Sara to anyone in Eastern Washington that needs a top notch personal injury attorney."
"Ms. Maleki is a highly respected member of our legal community. Her mastery of legal principles and tireless advocacy for her clients have earned the respect of colleagues and clients alike. It is my sincere pleasure to endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. I have had the privilege of working with Sara on a recent matter. I saw firsthand her professionalism and dedication to her clients."
"I endorse this lawyer. She is competent and aggressive, I have been very fortunate to work with her and gain valuable knowledge specifically through her willingness to share in her expertise on numerous complicated legal matters."
"Sara is an impressive personal injury litigator. She is very knowledgeable and possesses a high level of integrity and professionalism. Sara flawlessly carries these qualities with the courts, as well as opposing counsel, insurance companies, opposing parties, and witnesses. She has my unqualified endorsement."
"Ms. Maleki is a great person and an very capable personal injury lawyer. When I have a conflict in a case, I refer clients to her with confidence. I would be glad to have her represent me with my own, personal, case if the need was ever to arise."
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2022
Super Lawyer, Washington Super Lawyers
2022
Top Lawyer, Spokane Coeur d'Alene Living Magazine
2021
Rising Star, Washington Super Lawyers
2021
Top Lawyer, Spokane Coeur d'Alene Living Magazine
2020
Rising Star, Washington Super Lawyers
2020
Top Lawyer, Spokane Coeur d'Alene Living Magazine
2019
Rising Star, Washington Super Lawyers
2019
Clients' Choice, Avvo
2019
Top Lawyer, Spokane Coeur d'Alene Living Magazine
2018
Rising Star, Washington Super Lawyers
2018
Top Lawyer, Spokane Coeur d'Alene Living Magazine
2017
Rising Star, Washington Super Lawyers
2016
Top Lawyer, Spokane Coeur d'Alene Living Magazine
2014
Avvo Clients' Choice - Personal Injury, Avvo
2009
Carl Maxey Scholarship Recipient, SCBA Diversity Section
2007
Carl Maxey Scholarship Recipient, SCBA Diversity Section
2023 - Present
Shareholder, GLP Attorneys
2014 - Present
Associate Attorney, GLP Attorneys, P.S., Inc.
2010 - 2014
Associate Attorney, Casey Law Offices
2007 - 2010
Legal Intern, Powell, Kuznetz & Parker, PS
2021 - Present
Washington State Association for JusticeCo-Chair, Diversity Committee
2020 - Present
GLP Personal Injury AttorneysCo-Chair, Diversity Committee
2017 - Present
American Civil Liberties UnionMember
2016 - Present
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of WashingtonAdmitted to Practice
2016 - Present
Washington State Association for JusticeMember, LGBTQ Section Executive Committee
2016 - Present
Spokane Symphony ChoraleMember
2016 - Present
Spokane County Bar AssociationArbitrator, Mandatory Arbitration Program
2016 - Present
Admitted to PracticeUnited States District Court Eastern District of WA
2016 - Present
Benton Franklin County Bar AssociationMember
2016 - Present
Washington State Association for JusticeChair, Spokane County Roundtable
2015 - Present
U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington, 2015Admitted to Practice
2015 - Present
Idaho State BarMember
2015 - Present
Admitted to PracticeUnited States District Court - Western Division
2015 - Present
U.S. District and Bankruptcy Courts for the District of IdahoAdmitted to Practice
2014 - Present
Washington State Association for JusticeEagle Member
2012 - Present
Spokane County Bar AssociationMember
2011 - Present
Gonzaga Law School1L Mentor
2010 - Present
Women of the Washington State Association for JusticeMember
1998 - Present
Satori CampAssociate Director
Vice President
2016 - 2016
Washington State Association for JusticeVolunteer Leader, Trial Lawyers Care Spokane
2010 - 2022
Washington State Bar AssociationExecutive Member of Animal Law Section Committee
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2009
JD - Juris Doctor
2002
BA - Bachelor of Arts
2018
Animal Law Legislative Update
2017
Negotiating Claims with Insurance Companies
2017
Full Recovery: PI Case Inception
2017
2016
District Court vs. MAR
2016
Medical Liens 2016 Spokane
2016
Non-Resident Motorist Act: Service by Secretary of State
2015
Medical Liens
2014
Presenting Medical Testimony During Arbitration: It is better than settling
2014
3rd Party and L&I
2014
What is Payment in Full and How Do You Get It
2014
Full Treatment, Full Payment, Full Recovery
2015
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Legal Answers
My husband fell while in a hospital and broke his neck. Can I sue for injuries while in their care?
09 Sep 2015
One judge has denied motion can we file motion to reconsider with other judge?
16 Dec 2014
I was in a car accident my husband was driving I was the passenger what happens when a re injury occurs
12 Dec 2014