Sarah M. Palakovich
Sarah joined the firm in fall 2021 after graduating from law school. She engages in diverse civil practice, emphasizing litigation.
Sarah was born and raised in the Gallatin Valley. Before graduating from Bozeman High School in 2014, Sarah spent her senior year in Amsterdam, Netherlands. She attended Montana State University and graduated with a degree in Psychology in 2017.
Sarah graduated with honors and pro bono honors from the University of Montana School of Law in 2021. During law school, she completed over 200 hours of pro bono service. She was also selected to serve as a legal research and writing teaching assistant. The summer following her second year, Sarah completed an internship with 4th Judicial District Court Judge Jason Marks, primarily assisting him with his criminal docket. In her final year, she completed her clinical requirement with the Office of the State Public Defender in Missoula.
Sarah enjoys traveling, horseback riding, cooking, hiking, and spending time with her French Bulldogs.
Education
Montana State University (B.S., Psychology with high honors, 2017); University of Montana (J.D., with honors, 2021)
Bar Admissions
Montana, 2021; United States District Court, District of Montana, 2021