Sara Berkeley Churchin

Professional Background

Experience 

• Obtained mandamus relief for a medical provider from the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals in a medical liability case on an issue of first impression concerning proper venue
• Secured the reversal of a divorce and custody order in an appeal before the Third Court of Appeals on grounds of insufficient evidence
• Achieved reversal of an excessive ad litem fee award based on insufficient evidence for a major international product manufacturer facing constant excessive ad litem awards
• Obtained summary judgment on three out of five causes of action in a multimillion-dollar commercial dispute relating to the transfer of a large automotive dealership
• Handled the motion practice of numerous high-value civil litigation cases, including the drafting of special appearances, motions for summary judgment, Daubert motions, motions in limine, and jury charges

Awards & Recognition

• Best Lawyers, Ones to Watch, 2021-present
• Texas Super Lawyers, Rising Star, 2018–2021

Admitted to Practice

• Texas
• U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit
• U.S. District Court, Southern and Western Districts of Texas

Education

• St. Mary’s University School of Law, San Antonio, Texas
  - J.D., 2010, magna cum laude
  - St. Mary’s Law Journal, Staff and Executive Editor
  - Caroline L. Reynolds Endowed Scholarship Recipient
• Texas State University, San Marcos, Texas
  - B.A., English, 2005, summa cum laude
  - Mitte Honors Program

Professional & Community Activities

• State Bar of Texas
  - Appellate Section
• Austin Bar Association
  - Civil Appellate Section
• San Antonio Bar Association
  - Appellate Section
  - Litigation Section
• Bar Association of the Fifth Federal Circuit
• William S. Sessions American Inn of Court