Sarah Feldman

Attorney

Sarah Feldman

Attorney

Having litigated in state and federal court across a broad range of practice areas, Sarah Feldman brings practical experience, dedication, and determination to her clients and their cases. Sarah is committed to helping clients understand litigation strategy and working to obtain the best possible outcome whether through trial or settlement.

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  • Representative Cases
  • Experience
  • Recognitions
  • Memberships
  • Professional Activities
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Having litigated in state and federal court across a broad range of practice areas, Sarah Feldman brings practical experience, dedication, and determination to her clients and their cases. Sarah is committed to helping clients understand litigation strategy and working to obtain the best possible outcome whether through trial or settlement.

Education

  • The George Washington University, J.D., 2010
  • The George Washington University, B.A., cum laude, 2005

Practice Areas

Admitted

  • Oregon
  • Washington
  • Maryland
  • U.S. District Court, District of Oregon
  • U.S. Court of Appeals, Ninth Circuit
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Having litigated in state and federal court across a broad range of practice areas, Sarah Feldman brings practical experience, dedication, and determination to her clients and their cases. Sarah is committed to helping clients understand litigation strategy and working to obtain the best possible outcome whether through trial or settlement.

Representative Cases

Successfully represented federal government in a medical negligence trial involving the Department of Veterans Affairs.

Prevailed in arbitration involving clients’ claims against first-party insurer.

Authored Amicus Curiae brief in a case before the Oregon Supreme Court involving Oregon’s Family Abuse Prevention Act.

Defeated opposing party’s motion to transfer venue in high-damages tort matter.

Successfully limited the scope of contentious employment litigation by defeating hostile work environment claim on summary judgment, then negotiated favorable settlement.

Experience

Sarah Feldman is a seasoned litigator with extensive experience representing clients in complex civil matters in both state and federal courts. Her practice spans a wide range of commercial and civil litigation, including business disputes, professional liability, insurance coverage, health care litigation, securities litigation, antitrust matters, and appellate advocacy. Drawing on years of courtroom experience and government service, Sarah provides thoughtful, strategic counsel tailored to each client’s objectives.

Before joining Larkins Vacura Kayser LLP, Sarah served as Deputy Chief of the Civil Division for the United States Attorney’s Office for the District of Oregon, where she supervised civil litigation and represented the federal government in high-stakes matters involving healthcare, constitutional claims, torts, and administrative law. Her prior experience also includes serving as an Assistant United States Attorney, practicing with a respected Portland litigation firm, and clerking for judges on both the Oregon Supreme Court and Oregon Court of Appeals, as well as the United States Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims.

Sarah is committed to helping clients understand the litigation process, evaluate risk, and make informed decisions throughout every stage of a case. Whether advocating in the courtroom or negotiating a favorable resolution, she is known for her practical approach, thorough preparation, and unwavering dedication to achieving the best possible outcome for her clients.

Throughout her career, Sarah has successfully represented the federal government in medical negligence trials, prevailed in complex insurance arbitration, authored an amicus curiae brief before the Oregon Supreme Court, defeated venue transfer motions in high-exposure litigation, and obtained favorable summary judgment and settlement outcomes in contentious employment disputes.

Recognitions

U.S. Attorney’s Award of Excellence in Upholding the Rule of Law (2022)

Memberships

Multnomah Bar Association

Oregon Women Lawyers

U.S. District Court Historical Society

Professional Activities

United States District Court Historical Society Board Member (2025–Present)

U.S. District Court Local Rules Advisory Committee Member (2024–Present)

Multnomah Bar Association CourtConnect Volunteer (2019–Present)

Oregon Trial Lawyers Association Amicus Committee Member (2017–2021)

Oregon State Bar MCLE Committee Member (2020–2022)

Community Activities

Girl Scouts of the United States of America Troop Treasurer (2024–Present)