Sarah Chapin Columbia

Sarah Chapin Columbia

Boston, MA recognized lawyers icon Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2008
McDermott Will & Schulte

259 Best Lawyers awards

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Awarded Practice Areas

Litigation - Patent Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice Litigation - Intellectual Property Patent Law
*Named the "Lawyer of the Year" in this practice area in the 2026 edition in Boston.

Biography

Sarah is a Fellow in the American College of Trial Lawyers. Over the last dozen years, she has led 16 patent infringement, trade secrets and invalidity trials (ten jury trials, six bench trials) across several jurisdictions, including the federal courts in Massachusetts, Florida, Delaware, Colorado, California and Texas.

Read full biography: https://www.mwe.com/people/columbia-sarah-chapin/

McDermott Will & Schulte

259 Best Lawyers awards

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Overview

  • Harvard University, J.D., graduated 1987
  • Harvard University, J.D., graduated 1987

Client Testimonials

Sarah Chapin Columbia brings a practical approach to complex patent litigation. Her ability to understand technology, work with difficult clients, and offer business-first solutions are a true asset.

Awards & Focus

Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2026 - Litigation - Patent Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2025 - Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2024 - Litigation - Intellectual Property Lawyer of the Year Badge - 2022 - Litigation - Intellectual Property
Named "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers® for:
  • Litigation - Patent, Boston (2026)
  • Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice, Boston (2025)
  • Litigation - Intellectual Property, Boston (2024)
  • Litigation - Intellectual Property, Boston (2022)
Recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® 2026 for work in:
  • Biotechnology and Life Sciences Practice
  • Litigation - Intellectual Property
  • Litigation - Patent
  • Patent Law

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