Sara Chelette

A Trial Lawyer Who Wins in the Courtroom—Not Just at the Negotiating Table

Don’t settle for a lawyer who always settles. Sara Hollan Chelette is a seasoned trial attorney with a track record of success in high-stakes commercial litigation. From her time in Baylor Law School’s rigorous Practice Court program, she knew she wanted to do more than just negotiate behind the scenes—she wanted to stand before a judge and jury, advocate passionately, and win.

As a first-chair trial lawyer at one of Texas' top litigation firms, Sara has successfully led jury and bench trials for both plaintiffs and defendants across a wide range of industries, including energy, finance, real estate, construction, and technology. She represents clients in complex commercial disputes, including:

• High-Stakes Contract Litigation – Handling disputes involving breach of multi-million-dollar take-or-pay contracts, supply and vendor agreements, and professional services agreements.
• Mergers & Acquisitions Disputes – Representing clients in litigation over breaches of asset purchase and membership interest purchase agreements, including contested earnout payments and indemnification claims.
• Lending & Finance Disputes – Advocating for lenders and borrowers in matters involving loan defaults, guaranty enforcement, and financial misrepresentations.
• Trade Secret & Fiduciary Duty Claims – Prosecuting and defending cases involving misappropriation of trade secrets, breaches of fiduciary duty, fraud, and business torts.
• Land Use & Real Estate Litigation – Successfully defended a private tennis academy against claims of spot zoning and prevailed in a partition lawsuit concerning a multi-million-dollar property after the court found waiver of the right to partition.

At times, it is not practical to wait for the conclusion of the case to remedy a wrong.  If your business is being threatened, it may be possible to obtain extraordinary relief.  Sara has successfully obtained temporary restraining orders, temporary injunctions, and permanent injunctions on behalf of clients in matters involving trade secrets, non-competes, breaches of loan agreements, and land use matters.  

Beyond the courtroom, Sara is a trusted advisor on data privacy and cybersecurity issues, holding multiple certifications in the field and serving as her firm’s privacy officer. She has been recognized as a “Texas Super Lawyer” and one of the “Best Lawyers in America” for commercial litigation, reflecting her reputation for excellence and results.

If your business is at risk or you need a proven litigator on your side, Sara is the advocate you want in your corner.