Sara M. Zeimer

How Sara Helps Clients

Sara assists clients with various commercial and complex litigation matters. She is adept at identifying pathways to resolve client disputes before the need for litigation; however, if litigation is unavoidable, her extensive experience proves invaluable to clients. Sara handles all stages of litigation and is skilled in drafting pleadings, motions practice, depositions, settlement negotiations, mediations, trial preparation, and case management. She is experienced in representing clients in both federal and state courts, as well as arbitration proceedings.

Prior to joining Buchanan, Sara centered her practice in commercial civil litigation, investigations, and criminal defense matters. She represented clients in criminal matters in both federal and state court. Sara's extensive trial experience includes meeting with expert and lay witnesses, conducting witness examinations, and presenting an opening statement in a state proceeding.

What Clients Can Expect

Sara is a hard-working advocate dedicated to learning her client’s needs and ensuring positive results. 

Outside the Office

In her personal time, Sara enjoys cooking, baking, hiking, swimming, kayaking and spending time outside with her dogs. 

Proof Points

• Represented both plaintiffs and defendants in nationwide class action lawsuits alleging improper labeling of food and pharmaceutical products.
• Defended physician’s office in an action alleging improper billing and retaliation under both the federal False Claims Act (FCA) and Virginia Fraud Against Taxpayers Act (VFATA).
• Defended individual charged with conspiracy, wire fraud, and theft of trade secrets in federal court.
• Represent coffee manufacturer in lawsuit alleging breach of contract, negligence, fraud against former co-packer.