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. 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.

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