PROFESSIONAL EXPERIENCE

Sara K. McKinney concentrates her practice in the area of business and commercial litigation, and medical malpractice.

Trial Experience

• Medical Malpractice: participated in voir dire and conducted examination of plaintiff in a week-long jury trial
• Medical Malpractice: secured a 4.23 million dollar verdict against defendant doctor and practice group following a nineday jury trial, actively participated in voir dire, conducted examinations of both expert and fact witnesses
• Criminal Defense: participated in voir dire, conducted examinations and cross-examinations of fact witnesses
• Civil Rights: participated in a two-day federal bench trial which overturned state legislation
• Civil Rights: secured a verdict against a warden and state prison following a bifurcated federal jury and bench trial
• Represented clients in wide range of complex litigation matters, from case assessment and discovery to trial and post-trial motions
• Collaborated with senior attorneys, drafted and reviewed pleadings, motions, discovery and contributed to the development of legal arguments that led to favorable settlements and trial outcomes
• Maintained strong client relationships through regular communication ensuring their understanding of case progress

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EDUCATION

• University of Tennessee, B.S., 2019
• University of Memphis, J.D., 2022

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ADMITTED TO PRACTICE

• Tennessee (2023)

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PROFESSIONAL/CIVIC/CHARITABLE ORGANIZATIONS

• Memphis Bar Association
• Tennessee Bar Association
• Association for Women Attorneys