Atty. Sarah Stilz
Sarah Stilz is a partner at WSHB’s Orange County office, where she specializes in medical malpractice, healthcare law, elder abuse, and employment litigation. With extensive experience in defending healthcare professionals, medical groups, acute care facilities, and senior living facilities, Sarah provides exceptional legal representation through all stages of litigation, including trial.
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Sarah Stilz is a Partner based in Aliso Viejo, California, practicing at Wood, Smith, Henning & Berman LLP. They have 11+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2015. Their practice focuses on medical malpractice, personal injury, employment, and health care. Admitted to practice in California U.S. District Court, Central District of California (2015). Educated at University of San Diego School of Law (J.D., 2015) and University of California, Riverside (B.S., 2010). Active member of Arab American Lawyers Association of Southern California California Women Lawyers Los Angeles County Bar Association Orange County Bar Association (CA) Orange County Women Lawyers Association. Serands clients in Aliso Viejo, CA and the surrounding metropolitan area.
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About
- Sarah Stilz is a partner at WSHB’s Orange County office, where she specializes in medical malpractice, healthcare law, elder abuse, and employment litigation
- With extensive experience in defending healthcare professionals, medical groups, acute care facilities, and senior living facilities, Sarah provides exceptional legal representation through all stages of litigation, including trial
- What truly sets Sarah apart is her profound passion for defending healthcare professionals, a passion deeply rooted in her neuroscience background and a lifelong interest in the healthcare industry
- Inspired by her parents, both practicing physicians, Sarah has developed a unique perspective and commitment to her field
- Sarah’s additional expertise in employment law complements her healthcare practice, allowing her to address workplace disputes, discrimination, and compliance issues within healthcare settings, among others
- This dual focus enables Sarah to offer comprehensive legal strategies that protect the interests of healthcare professionals and institutions, as well as both small- and large-scale employers
- Sarah's academic credentials are equally impressive
- She earned her Juris Doctor from the University of San Diego School of Law and was admitted to the California State Bar in 2015
- During her time in law school, she completed two judicial clerkships and internships with the City Attorney’s Office and USD’s Legal Clinics
- She graduated with a concentration in civil litigation and was recognized for completing 100 pro bono hours, providing legal assistance to underprivileged community members
- Outside of her professional life, Sarah enjoys spending quality time with her family, traveling, weightlifting, scuba diving, and snowboarding
- She is a proud mother of two beautiful girls, and her family shares many adventures with their loyal Australian Shepherd
- Sarah’s dedication to her clients, passion for healthcare law, and unwavering commitment to excellence make her an outstanding attorney
- Her clients trust her to deliver the highest level of legal representation, which she provides with integrity and professionalism
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Sarah Stilz's Areas of Practice
Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Sarah Stilz handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.
Medical malpractice lawyers represent patients harmed by negligent doctors, hospitals, and other providers. Free case review, no fee unless you win.
Sarah Stilz is one of 49,086 medical malpractice attorneys indexed nationally. Browse medical malpractice attorneys in California →
Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.
Sarah Stilz is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in California →
Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.
Sarah Stilz is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in California →
Health care attorneys for HIPAA, Medicare, Medicaid, regulatory compliance, and medical licensing matters.
Sarah Stilz is one of 66,735 health care attorneys indexed nationally. Browse health care attorneys in California →
Jurisdictional Context
Why local counsel matters in California
Practicing law in California. Legal matters in California are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Aliso Viejo are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate California state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in California 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 California courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.
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