Sara K. MacWilliams

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Sara K. MacWilliams: Attorney with Doerr MacWilliams Howard PLLC
Attorney Awards
  • Avvo Client Choice
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Biography

For over two decades, Sara K. MacWilliams has represented business owners and executives in complex disputes where the financial and operational stakes are high. With more than 22 years in practice, she has secured multi-million-dollar results—both verdicts and settlements—that have been recognized in legal and industry publications. Sara’s approach is hands-on and collaborative: clients can expect frequent communication, clear guidance, and an aggressive, results-driven strategy tailored to the realities of running a business. She has a particular passion for high-risk cases and trial work, and her practice includes select matters handled on contingency or through alternative billing arrangements. Sara’s recent successes span a wide range of business conflicts, including ownership and membership disputes, business lockouts, cannabis lending litigation, whistleblower-related financial claims, and technology disputes involving ERP and CRM software fraud. Over time, she expanded her practice beyond the courtroom to help clients avoid litigation in the first place, and she often serves as outside general counsel to small and midsize companies. That blend of prevention and trial experience gives her a practical perspective on both sides of business law. She is also the proud mother of five.

Awards & Recognition

Super Lawyers, Rising Star (2010-2012)

Super Lawyer, Business Litigation (2013-2026)

Super Lawyers, Top 50 Women Lawyers (2017-2026)

Super Lawyers, Top 100 attorneys in Michigan (2023-2026)

Michigan Lawyers Weekly, Up and Coming Lawyer (2013)

Hour Detroit Magazine, Top 50 Women Attorneys in Michigan since 2017

Avvo, Martindale, Top Rated Attorney

Best Lawyers top rated attorney, 2023-2026

Michigan Lawyers Weekly, Women in the Law, 2021

"2024-2025 Top Lawyer" in Corporate Law by DBusiness Magazine

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Areas of Practice (8)

  • Commercial Law
  • Business Law
  • Complex Commercial Litigation
  • Litigation
  • Health Care
  • Real Estate
  • Contracts
  • Computers and Software

Education & Credentials

University Attended:
Kalamazoo College, B.A., summa cum laude, 2001
Law School Attended:
University of Michigan, J.D., 2004
Year of First Admission:
2004
Admission:
2004, Michigan; U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan; U.S. District Court, Western District of Michigan; U.S. District Court, Southern District of Indiana; U.S. District Court, Southern District of New York; U.S. Court of Appeals, Federal Circuit; Indiana; 2017, Oregon
Memberships:
Oakland County Bar Association.
Reported Cases:
In re Treasurer of Wayne County, 478 Mich. 1; 732 N.W.2d 458 (2007).
ISLN:
919304855

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Fixed Hourly Rates
$250 - $350/hr
Contingency Fee
20% - 33%
Credit Cards Accepted
Other
Other Information
Free initial consultation, Fixed fees available

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5.0/5.0 (12 reviews)
Client Choice Award Client Champion

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