Sara Z. May

Associate | Los Angeles San Diego San Francisco


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Sara is an associate in the trust and estate litigation and family law teams.

Sara's practice uniquely spans the Family Law and Trusts & Estates teams, offering clients a rare and valuable combination of experience across both disciplines. She represents individuals in complex and high-stakes family law matters, including spousal and child support, custody disputes, domestic violence proceedings, and cases involving intricate financial issues. Sara also advises clients on the negotiation and drafting of family planning agreements, including premarital, postmarital, cohabitation, and settlement agreements.

In addition to her family law work, Sara has significant experience in trust and estate litigation, administration, and conservatorship and guardianship proceedings. Her ability to navigate the nuanced intersection of family law and trusts and estates allows her to provide strategic advice in matters where these areas overlap—such as disputes involving inherited assets, transmutation issues, fiduciary duties within families, and the characterization of trust interests in marital dissolutions.

Sara’s cross-disciplinary approach is particularly valuable to high-net-worth and high-profile clients facing multifaceted personal and financial challenges. She is known for her thoughtful, pragmatic advocacy and her ability to craft tailored solutions that protect her clients’ interests while minimizing conflict and preserving family relationships where possible.
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Moving clients towards resolution and emotional healing

My aim is to provide clients with the most effective solution to their conflicts. I comprehend the intricacies involved in navigating familial disputes and I assist clients in understanding the legal aspects of their case while being mindful of the emotional components frequently present in interpersonal conflicts. My objective is not only to resolve legal matters but also to aid my clients in achieving emotional healing and relief.