How much does it cost to hire Sara for a consumer case?

Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Sara walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

Does Sara offer a free consultation?

Sara charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Sara's office. Some consumer attorneys offer free consults — check Sara's current terms during booking.

How long do consumer cases in South Carolina typically take?

Simple consumer matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Sara gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

Can Sara take my case if I'm outside Mount Pleasant?

Sara is licensed in South Carolina. Matters governed by South Carolina law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Sara will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

What should I bring to my first meeting with Sara?

Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Sara will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

Is Sara accepting new consumer clients right now?

Sara's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Sara Orpha Couch, Consumer Attorney in Mount Pleasant

Quick answer

Sara Orpha Couch is a member based in Mount Pleasant, SC. The practice focuses on Consumer, Entertainment, and General. Currently practicing at Motley Rice Llc.

Based in: Mount Pleasant, SC
Experience: attorney
Known for: Consumer · Entertainment · General

Handles Consumer, Entertainment, and General matters from Mount Pleasant, SC.

Areas of practice

Legal matters Sara takes on

Sara concentrates on consumer, entertainment, general, health care, and litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case Sara handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Consumer cases in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

Sara takes consumer matters in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Sara agrees to represent you.

Entertainment cases in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

Sara takes entertainment matters in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Sara agrees to represent you.

General cases in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

Sara takes general matters in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Sara agrees to represent you.

Health Care cases in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

Sara takes health care matters in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Sara agrees to represent you.

Litigation cases in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

Sara takes litigation matters in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Sara agrees to represent you.

Biography

Meet Sara Orpha Couch — consumer lawyer in Mount Pleasant

Sara Orpha Couch is a member based in Mount Pleasant, SC. The practice focuses on Consumer, Entertainment, and General. Currently practicing at Motley Rice Llc.

Sara Couch is a trial lawyer who contributes to litigation across several of the firm’s practice areas, including defective medical devices, harmful drugs, toxic exposure, consumer protection, and technology & privacy actions.

Sara spearheads Motley Rice’s litigation for victims who suffered pancreatic cancer, intestinal blockages, stomach paralysis and other ailments after taking Ozempic or Wegovy for weight loss. She serves on the PEC as chair of the Marketing Discovery Committee. Sara filed the first complaint in the nation alleging harms caused by Wegovy and strongly believes in holding companies accountable for products that target and harm women.

This litigation builds upon Sara’s work on other litigations that have caused harm to women. This includes representing women who suffered devastating effects caused by medical products including Essure permanent birth control and transvaginal mesh. Sara’s extensive work with experts in Essure provided the foundation for her current service on the Science & Expert Committee for the Social Media MDL, in which Motley Rice holds leadership positions. She also serves on the Plaintiffs Steering Committee overseeing litigation filed in the District of New Jersey for women who developed BIA-ALCL, a rare form of non-Hodgkin’s lymphoma, allegedly caused by textured Allergan breast implants.

As a member of nearly a dozen Motley Rice trial teams, she also helped achieve multiple plaintiff verdicts for tobacco victims and a multi-million verdict for victims of toxic lead paint exposure.*

Sara is also part of the opioid litigation team representing dozens of governmental entities, including states, cities, towns, counties and townships in litigation targeting the alleged misrepresentation and fraudulent distribution of harmful and addictive prescription opioids by manufacturers and distributors. Sara is proud of the various settlements that have been reached that will benefit states like Kentucky and her hometown in Appalachia.

Prior to joining Motley Rice, Sara was a law clerk with the North Carolina Department of Justice, where she researched and drafted briefs and memoranda regarding the False Claims Act and Stark Law for the North Carolina Medicaid Civil Enforcement Division. She also investigated allegations of healthcare fraud and presented findings to the division.

Sara also volunteered with Legal Aid of North Carolina, assisting advocates for Children’s Services with a school-to-prison pipeline project by researching education policy issues, North Carolina case law and education data to be used in education litigation. Sara completed a total of 50 hours of pro bono service while a student at UNC School of Law.

Active in her community, Sara previously served on the Board of Directors for East Cooper Habitat For Humanity, and currently serves on the Board of Slow Food Charleston. Sara also is part of the Roper St. Francis Xavier Society, which supports Roper Rehabilitation Hospital. An avid rower, Sara was a varsity member of the NCAA Division-I Duke University’s Women’s Rowing.

* Please remember that every case is different. Any result we achieve for one client in one matter does not necessarily indicate similar results can be obtained for other clients.

SELECTED PUBLICATIONS:

•“Don’t Shy Away from Damages", TRIAL Magazine (July 2023)

Awards, Accolades & Recognitions

Best Lawyers

Charleston, SC
2022-2026 Ones to Watch list: Mass tort litigation / class actions - plaintiffs; Personal injury litigation-plaintiffs; Product liability litigation-plaintiffs

2025-2026 Ones to Watch list: Litigation - Securities

Charleston Regional Business Journal

2023 Forty Under 40

American Association for Justice

2023-2024 Diversity and Inclusion Leadership Academy, Class 10

Blog Posts

May 14, 2026

Comparing European vs. American GLP-1 Labels

by: Sara O. Couch

News

April 13, 2026

Social media juries send a clear message: protect our children

by:
Annie E. Kouba

March 25, 2026

New Mexico AG Prevails in Lawsuit Against Meta Platforms Inc.

by: Motley Rice

Sara's approach to consumer cases

Sara Couch is a trial lawyer who contributes to litigation across several of the firm’s practice areas, including defective medical devices, harmful drugs, toxic exposure, consumer protection, and technology & privacy actions. Sara spearheads Motley Rice’s litigation for victims who suffered pancreatic cancer, intestinal blockages, stomach paralysis and other ailments after taking Ozempic or…

The kind of cases Sara takes

Sara reviews new inquiries case-by-case for consumer, entertainment, and general matters in Mount Pleasant and the surrounding South Carolina area.

Credentials

Education, bar admissions, and languages

University of North Carolina
J.D. · 2013
Duke University
A.B. · 2009

Sara studied at J.D. in University of North Carolina and A.B. in Duke University.

Law school and academic background

Sara completed J.D. in University of North Carolina and A.B. in Duke University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Sara runs in South Carolina is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Locations

Sara Orpha Couch's office in Mount Pleasant

Sara's primary office is at 28 Bridgeside Blvd., Mount Pleasant, SC, 29464. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Motley Rice Llc

28 Bridgeside Blvd.

Mount Pleasant, SC 29464

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Hiring guide

How to hire Sara Orpha Couch — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new consumer attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Sara usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Sara charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Sara's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Sara will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a consumer attorney in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina

A short list to run through before you commit: How many consumer matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Sara

Sara discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in consumer practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every consumer matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Sara confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Sara's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many consumer practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Sara Orpha Couch

How much does it cost to hire Sara for a consumer case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Sara walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Sara offer a free consultation?
Sara charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Sara's office. Some consumer attorneys offer free consults — check Sara's current terms during booking.
How long do consumer cases in South Carolina typically take?
Simple consumer matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Sara gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Sara take my case if I'm outside Mount Pleasant?
Sara is licensed in South Carolina. Matters governed by South Carolina law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Sara will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Sara?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Sara will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Sara accepting new consumer clients right now?
Sara's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Community Q&A

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1 verified answer · Consumer · Oregon
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Areas served

Consumer attorneys serving Mount Pleasant, Columbia and Charleston in South Carolina

Sara handles consumer matters throughout South Carolina. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified consumer attorneys in that community.