Sara Bigman

As a member of Cohen and Wolf’s Litigation & Dispute Resolution group, Sara represents individuals and businesses in a variety of civil matters involving breach of contract, premises liability and real property. Sara strives to provide practical advice and continuous communication to her clients, keeping them informed every step of the way.

Sara handles probate litigation matters including creditor claims, will contests, trust contests, power of attorney accountings, and involuntary commitments frequently appearing in Connecticut Probate Courts. She also represents both employees and employers in employment-related disputes, including discrimination, wage and hour, non-compete and harassment matters in state and federal courts. Sara regularly handles matters before administrative agencies such as the Connecticut Commission on Human Rights and Opportunities (CHRO) and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). 

During law school, Sara was the Assistant Managing Editor of the Connecticut Journal of International Law, Outreach Coordinator for the Women Law Students’ Association and Secretary for the Jewish Law Students’ Association. She was also involved in Mock Trial Society and Negotiation Dispute Resolution Society. In addition, Sara participated in the Animal Law Clinic, where she was able to advocate for justice in cases involving animal cruelty. Sara was also a teaching assistant for the Trusts and Estates course.

Sara is a resident of the firm’s Bridgeport office.

Education

University of Connecticut School of Law, J.D., with Honors, 2022

                Connecticut Journal of International Law, Assistant Managing Editor

                Women Law Students’ Association, Outreach Coordinator

                Jewish Law Students’ Association, Secretary

                Animal Law Clinic

                Trusts and Estates Teaching Assistant

                Mock Trial Society

                Negotiations and Dispute Resolution Society

University of Connecticut, B.A., 2017

                Phi Alpha Theta History Honor Society

Admissions

• Connecticut
• U.S. District Court District of Connecticut

Connecticut Super Lawyers^® "Rising Star", Employment Litigation: Plaintiff, 2024

News

Publications

Connecticut Bar Association

Greater Bridgeport Bar Association