Sara Colb is an associate in the Commercial Litigation department of Day Pitney's Boston office. Her practice includes commercial and complex civil litigation, securities litigation, white collar defense and regulatory investigations. She has substantial experience representing clients in both state and federal courts in a wide range of complex matters.
Sara maintains a deep commitment to pro bono service, representing clients in a broad range of civil and criminal matters. Recent matters include representing prisoners seeking to establish their innocence through DNA testing and other investigative leads, and assisting parents from low-income populations obtain necessary special education services for their autistic children.
Sara is a member of the Leadership Committee of Day Pitney Alliance and serves on Day Pitney's Diversity & Inclusion Committee.
Won dismissal of case against corporate officer for breach of fiduciary duty in Federal District Court for the District of Massachusetts; successfully argued appeal before First Circuit Court of Appeals defending dismissal
Won appeal at the First Circuit Court of Appeals defending judgment and damages award on behalf of investors in securities fraud case
Represented CEO of non-profit in bankruptcy court against claim of breach of fiduciary duty; won appeal of constitutional issue in federal district court
Represented large energy services provider in litigation involving breach of contract and unfair trade practices claims; obtained favorable result for client in mediation
Represented beneficiaries in appeal of probate matter involving issues of first impression
Represented Wall Street bank in complex securities litigation and parallel regulatory action
Represented large alcohol distribution company in internal investigation
magna cum laude
2001Recipient of a Day Pitney Coleman Award for her commitment to pro bono and public service, 2015
Thurgood Marshall Award for Capital Representation, 2008; awarded by the New York City Bar Association