Sarah K. Grossnickle

        Partner

        A member of Verrill’s Trial Group, Sarah has extensive experience representing clients in all stages of dispute resolution, from pre-litigation claim analysis through trial and appeal.  Sarah practices before state and federal courts and administrative tribunals across the country.  She routinely tackles complex and novel issues of state, federal, and constitutional law.

        Sarah represents clients in connection with a broad range of commercial and tort issues, including contract disputes, shareholder and investor disputes, breach of fiduciary duty claims, environmental torts, class action defense, and procurement appeals.  Sarah has represented clients in the energy and telecommunications industries, financial institutions, institutional and individual investors, limited liability companies, and government contractors.

        A seasoned appellate practitioner, Sarah has represented clients before the First and Fifth Circuit Courts of Appeals, the Maine Law Court, and numerous other state and federal appellate courts, including the United States Supreme Court.  Sarah also represents clients in procurement appeals and other appeals from state and municipal agency actions.  Sarah is a former federal appellate law clerk, having clerked for Judge Carolyn Dineen King on the Fifth Circuit.

        Before joining Verrill, Sarah was associated with the Houston office of a top-ranked international law firm. There, Sarah represented financial institutions and global energy companies in complex commercial disputes, securities class actions, and government investigations.

        Outside of the office, Sarah enjoys exploring Casco Bay with her family.

        Services/Industries

        Education

        • Brooklyn Law School (J.D.)
        • McGill University (B.A., With Honors)

        Bar Admissions

        • New York
        • Texas
        • Maine

        Court and Other Admissions

        • U.S. Supreme Court
        • First and Fifth Circuit Courts of Appeal
        • District of Maine
        • Northern, Southern, Eastern, and Western Districts of Texas
        • Southern and Eastern Districts of New York
        Resources
        January 6, 2026 - Press Releases

        Firm Highlights

        Blog

        What is a Bonus for Purposes of ERISA?

        An ongoing dispute about a Department of Labor advisory opinion published last September raises a basic but unanswered question under the ERISA: What...
        Media Mentions

        Verrill Recognized by WMTW for Partnership Supporting Hunger Relief in Maine

        Verrill was recently featured in coverage by WMTW News 8 for its role in a collaborative effort to combat food insecurity across southern...
        Press Releases

        33 Verrill Attorneys, Across Four Offices, Recognized in the 2026 Chambers USA Guide

        BOSTON, Massachusetts, PORTLAND, Maine, WESTPORT, Connecticut, and WASHINGTON, D.C. – Verrill has been recognized as a Leading Firm in 14...
        Blog

        Will the Knicks Beat the Spurs? (Are Prediction Market Event Contracts Gambling?)

        For those of you who like to keep score, currently 18 states are engaged in litigation over prediction markets, such as Kalshi and Polymarket,...
        Alerts and Newsletters

        DOJ Announces Faster Review and Enhanced Enforcement for Benefits-Fraud FCA Matters

        On May 27, 2026, the U.S. Department of Justice (DOJ) Civil Division issued a new memorandum, “Accelerating Review and Enhancing Enforcement in...
        Alerts and Newsletters

        DOJ Announces Minnesota Health Care Fraud Takedown; Signals Intensified Medicaid Enforcement Nationwide

        On May 21, the Department of Justice (“DOJ”) announced a first-of-its kind Minnesota Health Care Fraud Takedown charging 15 defendants, including...
        Media Mentions

        Lauren Galvin Quoted in Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly on Arbitration and Anti-SLAPP Protections

        Verrill Partner Lauren Galvin was recently featured in a Massachusetts Lawyers Weekly article highlighting a notable Superior Court decision...
        Blog

        Section 530A Accounts: What Employers Should Consider Before Offering Contributions to “Trump” Accounts

        Section 530A accounts, commonly referred to as Trump accounts, have attracted attention since the enactment of the One Big Beautiful Bill Act in...
        Blog

        Navigating PBM Reform: Regulatory Changes, Market Shifts, and Practical Guidance for ERISA Fiduciaries

        Pharmacy Benefit Manager (“PBM”) arrangements have long relied on rebates with limited transparency into true drug costs. Recent regulatory and...
        Blog

        DOL’s Proposed Regulation on Selecting Alternative Investments: Broad Implications for 401(k) and 403(b) Plan Fiduciaries

        On March 30, 2026, the Department of Labor issued a proposed regulation purporting to implement an executive order to expand access to “alternative...
        Press Releases

        Verrill Welcomes Private Clients & Fiduciary Services Attorney Gracie Castle

        BOSTON, Massachusetts – Verrill is pleased to welcome Gracie Castle to the firm’s Private Clients & Fiduciary Services Group as an Associate,...
        Published Works

        Francesco De Vito Authors Article in the Journal of the American College of Mortgage Attorneys

        Verrill Partner Frank De Vito authored an article featured in the Spring 2026 issue of The Abstract, the journal of the American College of Mortgage...