18+ Years
Legal Experience
About Sara Hanley
Sara Hanley is a seasoned litigation counsel concentrating on representing investors across the nation who have suffered losses due to mishandled brokerage accounts. She adeptly handles claims against brokers, broker-dealers, investment advisors, financial advisors, and insurance companies. Hanley's expertise spans securities litigation and arbitration, including class actions, arbitrations, trials, mediations, and settlements.
An experienced legal professional, Hanley serves as an arbitrator for the Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA) and the National Futures Association (NFA). She is admitted to practice before the United States District Courts for the Southern and Middle Districts of Florida, as well as the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit. Hanley is licensed to practice law in both Florida and North Carolina, representing families in FINRA arbitration nationwide.
Hanley earned her J.D. from the University of North Carolina Chapel Hill and graduated Magna Cum Laude from Nova Southeastern University, Shephard Broad School of Law. Beyond her legal practice, she contributes to the community through political campaign work and legal services for non-profit organizations.
Her insights have been featured in publications such as Bloomberg Business, Financial and Economic News, Investment News, Lawyers Weekly, and the Law Journal.
The information on this page is for general informational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. Consult a licensed attorney for advice about your situation.
Practice Areas
Illinois Car Accident Laws
Understanding Illinois's accident laws is critical when pursuing a claim. Here are the key legal rules that apply to your case:
Statute of Limitations
2 years
Time limit to file a claim
Negligence Rule
modified comparative fault (51%)
How fault is determined
Min. Insurance (BI/PD)
$25K/$50K/$20K
Per person/per accident/property
Insurance System
At-Fault
At-fault driver's insurance pays
Frequently Asked Questions
What areas of law does Sara Hanley specialize in?
Sara Hanley specializes in securities litigation and arbitration, focusing on investor claims related to financial fraud and negligence.
Where is Sara Hanley licensed to practice law?
Sara Hanley is licensed to practice law in Florida and North Carolina.
What courts is Sara Hanley admitted to?
She is admitted to the United States District Courts for the Southern and Middle Districts of Florida and the United States Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit.
What community work does Sara Hanley engage in?
Sara Hanley dedicates time to political campaigns and provides legal services to non-profit organizations.
In which publications has Sara Hanley been featured?
Her work has been featured in Bloomberg Business, Financial and Economic News, Investment News, Lawyers Weekly, and the Law Journal.
Contact Information
Need Legal Help?
Contact Sara Hanley for a free consultation about your accident case.
Call for Free ConsultationAfter an Accident
- 1Seek immediate medical attention
- 2Document the scene & gather evidence
- 3File a police report
- 4Don't speak to insurance adjusters alone
- 5Contact Sara for a free case review
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