Sara M. Butler
Attorney
Admissions

Bar Admissions

  • Wisconsin

Court Admissions

  • United States District Courts for the Eastern and Western Districts of Wisconsin
  • United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
Memberships
  • State Bar of Wisconsin
    • Ethics Committee member
  • Milwaukee Bar Association
  • DRI
  • Association of Women Lawyers
Profile

Sara Butler serves transportation clients in a range of litigation issues with a focus on efficiency and obtaining the optimal outcome for the client. Sara handles matters at all stages of litigation and has experience in navigating cases through the appellate process, having argued before state and federal appellate courts.

Prior to joining Scopelitis, Sara was an associate attorney at an insurance defense firm where she honed her civil litigation skills. Sara’s background also includes internships with the United States Attorney’s Office in the Northern District of Illinois in the Western Division, the Wisconsin Supreme Court, and the Criminal Appeals Unit of Wisconsin’s Department of Justice. These experiences provided Sara with a diverse perspective on handling cases at any point in the legal process and knowledge on how to best adapt legal arguments to achieve specific goals.

Education
  • Carthage College, 2017
    • magna cum laude
  • University of Wisconsin Law School, 2021
    • Pro Bono Society Membership and Award of Distinction Tier Two
    • Dean’s List
Admissions

Bar Admissions

  • Wisconsin

Court Admissions

  • United States District Courts for the Eastern and Western Districts of Wisconsin
  • United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
Memberships
  • State Bar of Wisconsin
    • Ethics Committee member
  • Milwaukee Bar Association
  • DRI
  • Association of Women Lawyers
Admissions

Bar Admissions

  • Wisconsin

Court Admissions

  • United States District Courts for the Eastern and Western Districts of Wisconsin
  • United States Court of Appeals for the Seventh Circuit
Memberships
  • State Bar of Wisconsin
    • Ethics Committee member
  • Milwaukee Bar Association
  • DRI
  • Association of Women Lawyers
Attorney Profile

Sara Butler serves transportation clients in a range of litigation issues with a focus on efficiency and obtaining the optimal outcome for the client. Sara handles matters at all stages of litigation and has experience in navigating cases through the appellate process, having argued before state and federal appellate courts.

Prior to joining Scopelitis, Sara was an associate attorney at an insurance defense firm where she honed her civil litigation skills. Sara’s background also includes internships with the United States Attorney’s Office in the Northern District of Illinois in the Western Division, the Wisconsin Supreme Court, and the Criminal Appeals Unit of Wisconsin’s Department of Justice. These experiences provided Sara with a diverse perspective on handling cases at any point in the legal process and knowledge on how to best adapt legal arguments to achieve specific goals.

Accolades
Attorney Education
  • Carthage College, 2017
    • magna cum laude
  • University of Wisconsin Law School, 2021
    • Pro Bono Society Membership and Award of Distinction Tier Two
    • Dean’s List