How much does it cost to hire Sarah for a legal case?

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

Does Sarah offer a free consultation?

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

How long do legal cases in Massachusetts typically take?

Simple legal 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. Sarah gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

Can Sarah take my case if I'm outside Boston?

Sarah is licensed in Massachusetts. Matters governed by Massachusetts law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Sarah 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 Sarah?

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. Sarah will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

Is Sarah accepting new legal clients right now?

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

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Sarah E. A. Sousa — Attorney in Boston, Massachusetts

Over 12 years of legal practice

Associate

Boston, MA

Practicing law in Boston since 2014.

12+: Years practicing
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Sarah E. A. Sousa is an associate based in Boston, MA. Sarah has over 12 years of legal experience.

Based in: Boston, MA
Experience: over 12 years
Known for: legal services

Over 12 years of practice as a licensed attorney.

Biography

Sarah E. A. Sousa, legal attorney serving Boston

Sarah E. A. Sousa is an associate based in Boston, MA. Sarah has over 12 years of legal experience. Sarah works from Boston, Massachusetts and takes on legal matters across the region.

Sarah Sousa’s practice focuses on the areas of employment and business law and civil litigation. She represents both plaintiffs and defendants in all manner of employment claims including discrimination, sexual harassment, retaliation, non-competition and non-solicitation, whistleblower, and wage and hour disputes. She has also represented both employees and employers in class action litigation. Sarah has tried cases in state court and before administrative agencies, such as the Massachusetts Commission Against Discrimination.

Recognized for her work in employment law, Sarah was honored as a 2020 “Up & Coming Lawyer” for Excellence in the Law by Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly. She was also named a Massachusetts Super Lawyers “Rising Star” for employment law in 2019 and 2020.

Outside of her work at Arrowood, Sarah is actively involved in the Women’s Bar Association, where she serves on the board of directors and co-chairs the Women’s Bar Association’s New Lawyers Committee, which serves attorneys who have been practicing for ten years or less. She also volunteers for the Women’s Bar Foundation’s Family Law Project for Domestic Abuse Survivors, representing low-income domestic abuse survivors in divorce and related proceedings.

Sarah graduated from Hobart and William Smith Colleges, and received her J.D. from Boston College Law School.

Notable Cases

• Worked with Arrowood LLP partner, Lisa G. Arrowood, to reach $900,000 settlement on behalf of executive alleging gender discrimination claims arising from hostile work environment.

• Represented commercial photographers in arbitration, conducted remotely, against former representation in breach of contract claims.

• Worked with Arrowood LLP partner, Raymond P. Ausrotas, to reach $1,200,000 class-wide settlement on behalf of Massachusetts inside sales employees in claim alleging failure to pay overtime in violation of Massachusetts law.

• Worked with partner Lisa G. Arrowood to reach $400,000 settlement on behalf of former head of private elementary school alleging age and gender discrimination claims.

Honors and Awards

• 2020 Rising Star for Employment Law, Super Lawyers

• 2019 Rising Star for Employment Law, Super Lawyers

• Honored as a 2020 Up & Coming Lawyer for Excellence in the Law, Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly

Publications and Lectures

• Author, “Chapter 6: Selected Federal Evidentiary Issues,” Federal Civil Litigation in the First Circuit, August 2019

Professional Activities and Organizations

Member, Women’s Bar Association, 2014-present

Board of Directors, 2020-present

Co-Chair, New Lawyers Committee, 2017-present

Member, Legislative Policy Committee, 2016-present

Member, Boston Bar Association, 2017-present

Member, Diversity, Equity and Inclusion Committee, 2020-present

Clients Sarah works with

Sarah reviews new inquiries case-by-case across a general legal practice in Boston and the surrounding Massachusetts area.

Credentials

Credentials — where Sarah studied and practices

Boston College Law School J.D.
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Hobart and William Smith Colleges
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Jurisdictions

Sarah's state bar admissions

Massachusetts United
2014 · ACTIVE

Sarah studied at — in Boston College Law School J.D. and — in Hobart and William Smith Colleges.

Law school and academic background

Sarah completed — in Boston College Law School J.D. and — in Hobart and William Smith Colleges. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Sarah runs in Massachusetts is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Locations

Sarah E. A. Sousa's office in Boston

Sarah's primary office is at One Bowdoin Square, Suite 300, Boston, MA, 02114. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

One Bowdoin Square, Suite 300

Boston, MA 02114

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Hiring guide

How to hire Sarah E. A. Sousa — what to expect in your first consultation

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

Consultation formats and pricing

Sarah charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Sarah'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; Sarah will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a legal attorney in Boston, Massachusetts

A short list to run through before you commit: How many legal 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 Sarah

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

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every legal 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. Sarah confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

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

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Sarah E. A. Sousa

How much does it cost to hire Sarah for a legal case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Sarah walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Sarah offer a free consultation?
Sarah charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Sarah's office. Some legal attorneys offer free consults — check Sarah's current terms during booking.
How long do legal cases in Massachusetts typically take?
Simple legal 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. Sarah gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Sarah take my case if I'm outside Boston?
Sarah is licensed in Massachusetts. Matters governed by Massachusetts law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Sarah 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 Sarah?
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. Sarah will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Sarah accepting new legal clients right now?
Sarah's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.