Atty. Sara Engbretson

Atty. Sara Engbretson

Sara Engbretson is an associate focusing on civil litigation, including complex contract dispute litigation, partnership and shareholder disputes, foreclosure actions, deceptive business practice claims, contested estates, estate administration and guardianship proceedings. Ms.

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About Sara Engbretson at a glance

Sara Engbretson is an Associate based in Chicago, Illinois, practicing at Regas & Dallas P.C.. They have 15+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2011. Their practice focuses on contracts, probate, estate planning, business, and poa. Admitted to practice in Illinois (2011). Educated at Chicago-Kent College of Law (J.D., 2011) and University of Chicago (B.A., 2008). Serands clients in Chicago, IL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • Sara Engbretson is an associate focusing on civil litigation, including complex contract dispute litigation, partnership and shareholder disputes, foreclosure actions, deceptive business practice claims, contested estates, estate administration and guardianship proceedings
  • Ms. Engbretson litigated her first jury trial while in her third year of law school, through the Law Offices of Chicago Kent, and was awarded the 2011 Fleischman Family Award for Excellence in Criminal Clinic for her dedication and her zealous advocacy on behalf of her Criminal Clinic clients
  • After sitting for the bar exam, Ms. Engbretson rejoined the Criminal Clinic as a faculty fellow, where she continued her tireless representation of Clinic clients, before joining a tax resolution firm where she focused on negotiating the best possible solutions to hundreds of clients’ individual and business tax liabilities
  • Seeking to return to her litigation roots, Ms. Engbretson joined Regas, Frezados, and Dallas in May of 2014, where she continues to employ her litigation and negotiation expertise in counseling, advising, and representing her clients in a wide array of legal matters

Practice Areas Explained

Sara Engbretson's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Sara Engbretson handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Contracts

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Probate

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Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

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Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Power of Attorney

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Illinois

Practicing law in Illinois. Legal matters in Illinois are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Chicago are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Illinois state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Illinois brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Illinois courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Sara Engbretson

Where is Sara Engbretson's law office located?
Sara Engbretson's law practice is located in Chicago, Illinois. The firm is Regas & Dallas P.C.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Sara Engbretson handle?
Sara Engbretson focuses on contracts, probate, estate planning, business, poa. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Illinois.
How long has Sara Engbretson practiced law?
Sara Engbretson has 15+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2011.
Where did Sara Engbretson go to law school?
Sara Engbretson earned their education at (J.D., 2011); (B.A., 2008).
How can I contact Sara Engbretson for a consultation?
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Education

J.D.
Chicago-Kent College of Law
- 2011
B.A.
University of Chicago
- 2008

Bar Admissions

Illinois
Admitted: 2011

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