Atty. Sarah Remes

Atty. Sarah Remes

Sarah Remes represents clients in complex commercial litigation, including class actions, construction, and employment-related disputes. She also represents clients in governmental and internal investigations and enforcement actions by the multilateral development banks.

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Profile Summary

About Sarah Remes at a glance

Sarah Remes is a criminal defense and white collar attorney based in Boston, Massachusetts, practicing at Pierce Atwood LLP. Admitted to practice in Massachusetts, Massachusetts Bar Association. Educated at Wake Forest University (J.D., 2017). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: White-Collar (2026). Serands clients in Boston, MA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Sarah Remes represents clients in complex commercial litigation, including class actions, construction, and employment-related disputes
  • She also represents clients in governmental and internal investigations and enforcement actions by the multilateral development banks
  • With particular experience with anti-money laundering and trade sanctions, Sarah assists companies across a range of industries in developing and evaluating their compliance programs
  • Prior to joining Pierce Atwood, Sarah was an associate at a litigation boutique in Boston
  • During law school, Sarah was a judicial intern for Massachusetts Appeals Court Justice Judd
  • J. Carhart
  • She was also the articles editor for the Journal of Business & Intellectual Property Law and a member of the Pro Bono Honor Society
  • Prior to law school, Sarah worked in risk management and internal audit at a Boston-area bank

Practice Areas Explained

Sarah Remes's Areas of Practice

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

Criminal Defense

A criminal defense attorney protects your rights from arrest through trial. Find experienced lawyers handling DUI, drug, federal, theft, and violent-crime charges.

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White Collar Crimes

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Massachusetts

Practicing law in Massachusetts. Legal matters in Massachusetts are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Boston are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Massachusetts state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Massachusetts 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 Massachusetts courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Sarah Remes

Where is Sarah Remes's law office located?
Sarah Remes's law practice is located in Boston, Massachusetts. The firm is Pierce Atwood LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Sarah Remes handle?
Sarah Remes focuses on criminal defense, white collar. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Massachusetts.
Where did Sarah Remes go to law school?
Sarah Remes earned their education at (J.D., 2017).
How can I contact Sarah Remes for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Sarah Remes received?
Sarah Remes's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: White-Collar.

Education

J.D.
Wake Forest University
- 2017

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Criminal Defense: White-Collar
- 2026

Bar Admissions

Massachusetts, Massachusetts Bar Association

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