Sara Cloon
- Seattle
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Sara focuses on environmental litigation, representing clients in contaminated site disputes and infrastructure projects.
Sara Cloon is an environmental litigation lawyer and has experience handling cases involving large cleanup sites under the Comprehensive Environmental Response, Compensation, and Liability Act (CERCLA) and its state counterparts. She works with clients to manage contaminated site redevelopment and negotiate with federal and state agencies to resolve contamination issues. She is adept at navigating the evolving world of emerging contaminations, including per- and polyfluoroalkyl substances (PFAS).
In her National Environmental Policy Act (NEPA) practice, Sara represents corporate and governmental clients seeking to build and defend infrastructure projects. She has experience assessing and litigating issues related to the legality of the NEPA review process and the Administrative Procedure Act.
Sara maintains an active pro bono practice involving constitutional claims for marginalized communities.
Areas of focus
Education & Credentials
Education
- University of Notre Dame Law School, J.D., magna cum laude, Articles Editor, Notre Dame Journal of Law, Ethics and Public Policy, 2017
- University of Notre Dame, B.A., English and Studio Art, cum laude, 2014
Bar and Court Admissions
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Washington
- U.S. District Court for the Western District of Washington
- U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington
Related Employment
- Marten Law LLP, Seattle, WA, Associate Attorney, 2021-2023
- Harrigan Leyh Farmer & Thomsen LLP, Seattle, WA, Associate Attorney, 2018-2021
- Judicial Extern for the Hon. Mary I. Yu, Washington Supreme Court, Olympia, WA, 2016
- Judicial Extern for the Hon. Margot Reagan and Hon. David C. Chapleau, St. Joseph County Superior Court, South Bend, IN, 2016
- Judicial Extern for the Hon. Patrick D. McAnany, the Kansas Court of Appeals, Kansas City, MO, 2015
- Judicial Extern for the Hon. Mary I. Yu, Washington Supreme Court, Olympia, WA, 2016
- Judicial Extern for the Hon. Patrick D. McAnany, the Kansas Court of Appeals, Kansas City, MO, 2015
Clerkships
- Hon. Chief Judge Thomas O. Rice, U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Washington
Professional Recognition
Listed in Super Lawyers, as a "Rising Star" in Environmental Law, 2022-2025
Recognized by Best Lawyers: Ones to Watch for Commercial Litigation, 2025-2026; Environmental Law; Litigation - Environmental, 2026
