Atty. Sara Margolis
Sara Margolis is a partner who litigates complex matters – mostly business and some intellectual property disputes – from the filing of a complaint through appeal. She is a skilled advocate and a master at running cases.
Commercial Litigation & More Attorney · Serving New York, NY
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About Sara Margolis at a Glance
Sara Margolis is a business, ip, and litigation attorney based in New York, New York, practicing at Latham & Watkins LLP. Educated at Columbia University (J.D., 2013). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026) and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Intellectual Property (2026). Serves clients in New York, NY and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About Sara Margolis
- Sara Margolis is a partner who litigates complex matters – mostly business and some intellectual property disputes – from the filing of a complaint through appeal
- She is a skilled advocate and a master at running cases
- Many of the firm’s matters involve dozens of witnesses, hundreds of thousands (if not millions) of documents, and a multitude of sophisticated legal issues
- Sara sees the big pictures, contributes to developing the strategy, then organizes and manages the resources to execute
- Sara practices in federal and state courts throughout the country
- She has taken or defended more than 35 depositions, managed large teams reviewing documents in English and foreign languages, engaged with a wide range of experts, worked with graphics and jury consultants, and coordinated lawyers from multiple firms to create a unified fighting force for the client
- Having tried cases and having clerked for a federal trial court judge with one of the most sophisticated dockets in the country, Sara manages matters with a keen understanding of how a case ultimately will play out
- This allows her to keep the team focused on what matters, avoiding wasted effort and optimizing resources
- Together with the MoloLamken team, she has helped recover over $2 billion in settlements and judgments for clients over the last five years
- Benchmark Litigation describes Sara as “incredibly thoughtful, detail oriented, and responsive,” and reports that clients are “extremely impressed with the depth of her legal analysis.” Lawdragon recognizes her as one of the country’s top litigators
- She has also been named repeatedly as a “Rising Star” by Super Lawyers and is on Benchmark Litigation’s “40 and Under Hot List.” Sara began her career as an associate at Cravath, Swaine & Moore
- She is a member of the New York Inn of Court and the New York Intellectual Property Law Association
Practice Areas Explained
Sara Margolis's Areas of Legal Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Sara Margolis handles, with a practical overview of what that area of law involves and how it may apply to your situation in New York.
Business & Corporate Law in New York
Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.
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Intellectual Property in New York
IP attorneys protect inventions, brands, and creative work through patent prosecution, trademark registration, copyright, and trade-secret enforcement.
Sara Margolis is one of 105,285 ip attorneys indexed nationally. Browse ip attorneys in New York →
Civil Litigation in New York
Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.
Sara Margolis is one of 450,750 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in New York →
Jurisdictional Context
Why Local Counsel Matters in New York
Practicing law in New York. Legal matters in New York are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in New York are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate New York state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in New York brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this venue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in New York courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
New York Courts and Legal Process
Choosing a New York-based attorney means your counsel already knows the local docketing timelines, preferred filing formats, and how individual judges typically rule on procedural motions — details that only come from practicing in this jurisdiction day after day. That local familiarity can translate to better strategy, faster filings, and fewer costly surprises.
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Professional Profile
Why Clients in New York Choose Sara Margolis
Selecting an attorney is one of the most consequential decisions you can make when a legal matter arises. Below are the core qualities that distinguish Sara Margolis's practice in the field of business, ip, and litigation.
Broad Practice Area Coverage
Covering business, ip, and litigation, Sara Margolis can address the full spectrum of a client's legal needs without requiring referrals to separate specialists for each issue.
Local Presence in New York
A New York-based practice means Sara Margolis attends hearings in the same courthouses, knows the local clerks, and understands the unwritten scheduling norms that affect every case filed here.
Case Types
Common Legal Issues Sara Margolis Handles in New York
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