Sandra L. Sava

Of Counsel

With more than 35 years of experience in state and federal courts, Sandra Sava ("Sandi") has represented clients in nearly every area of civil litigation with special emphasis on insurance coverage, personal injury, business torts, and trust disputes.

Her strong communication skills enable her to build solid relationships with clients and achieve desired results with witnesses, opposing counsel, and judges. Clients who work with Sandi are part of the litigation team from beginning to end so that they are better informed, empowered, and prepared to make challenging decisions.

Professional, Community And Pro Bono Involvement

  • Rotary District 5180, District Governor, 2017-2018; Representative to the Councils on Legislation and Resolutions, 2020-present
  • Rotary District Charitable Foundation, Director and Secretary
  • Rotary Club of East Sacramento, Member

Honors & Rankings

  • Sacramento Magazine, Top Lawyer, Insurance, 2023
  • Prevailed on motions to enforce settlement in Sacramento, Placer and Shasta County Superior Courts where opposing parties attempted to avoid settlement terms.
  • Successfully secured insurance coverage for defendant-insured in multi-million dollar personal injury claim resulting in protection of his personal assets.
  • Obtained dismissal of successive Trust petitions by overreaching relative against aging settlor-trustee resulting in protection of his assets and means of support.
  • Settled three-tiered underinsured motorist claim for seriously-injured senior with complicated medical liens.

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Sandi is a certified water aerobics instructor and indoor group cycling instructor. She also is an avid outdoor cyclist and works with Scott’s Seafood on the River restaurant to host the “Bike to Scott’s” annual ride to support Rotary’s Polio eradication program. A traveling enthusiast, Sandi was an exchange student to Germany, traveled around the world after taking the Bar exam, has visited 40 countries, and speaks conversational Spanish and German. Her travel experiences and involvement with the rotary have strengthened her communication skills and ability to work with diverse cultures.

Professional, Community And Pro Bono Involvement

  • Rotary District 5180, District Governor, 2017-2018; Representative to the Councils on Legislation and Resolutions, 2020-present
  • Rotary District Charitable Foundation, Director and Secretary
  • Rotary Club of East Sacramento, Member

Honors & Rankings

  • Sacramento Magazine, Top Lawyer, Insurance, 2023