Atty. Sara K. MacWilliams
For over two decades, Sara K. MacWilliams has represented business owners and executives in complex disputes where the financial and operational stakes are high.
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About Sara K. MacWilliams at a glance
Sara K. MacWilliams is a Partner based in Bloomfield Hills, Michigan, practicing at Doerr MacWilliams Howard PLLC. They have 22+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2004. Their practice focuses on contracts, business, real estate, litigation, and health care. Admitted to practice in Michigan U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Michigan U.S. District Court, Western District of (2004) and Oregon (2017). Educated at University of Michigan (J.D., 2004) and Kalamazoo College (B.A., 2001). Active member of Oakland County Bar Association. Serands clients in Bloomfield Hills, MI and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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- 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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Sara K. MacWilliams is one of 76,762 contracts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse contracts attorneys in Michigan →
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.
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Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
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Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.
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Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in Michigan
Practicing law in Michigan. Legal matters in Michigan are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Bloomfield Hills are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Michigan state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Michigan 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 Michigan courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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