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Specialties

As a member attorney with BrownWinick, I take a practical and down-to-earth approach to practicing real estate and corporate law. I strive to assist you with all your legal needs while making the process as smooth as possible for you.

My Approach:

As your lawyer, my role is to “chase the paper” you don't have time to chase. I work diligently to make each transaction as easy as possible for you. I understand that your time is both limited and precious. Therefore, my goal is to provide you with clear and concise information, so we can resolve your real estate issues or complete your transaction with as little interruption to your daily life as possible.

More About Me:

In 2007, I earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Iowa in History and Communication Studies. In 2009, I earned a Master of Urban Planning and Real Estate Development degree from the University of Kansas. Finally, in 2012, I earned a Juris Doctorate degree from Drake University Law School.

I was born and raised in the greater Des Moines area and, aside from my brief stint in Kansas, have spent my life in Iowa. Prior to my career with BrownWinick, I practiced law in-house with a large multifamily company and worked for a qualified intermediary performing 1031 exchange transactions. I currently participate in a number of organizations, including the Polk County Women Attorneys Association, CREW Iowa, Iowa Commercial Real Estate Association, and the Iowa State and Polk County Bar Associations, and am a member of the Iowa State Bar Association Title Standards Committee. I have also been selected for inclusion in Best Lawyers® - Ones to Watch in the area of Bankruptcy and Creditor Debtor Rights/Insolvency and Reorganization Law, Land Use and Zoning Law and Real Estate Law. 

My Specialties:

  • Real Estate
  • Business and Corporate

Iowa Property Tax Protests & Appeals

03-30-2022 The Iowa property tax is a tax on “real property”, which includes (among other things) land, buildings, structures, or improvements constructed on or attached to land. Assessments of real property occur every two years, in odd-numbered years. The assessment is intended to be the actual or market value for most property taxes. Iowa Code Chapter...
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BrownWinick Attorneys Named to 2024 Best Lawyers® List

08-17-2023 BrownWinick is pleased to announce that 33 lawyers have been included in the 2024 Edition of The Best Lawyers in America. Since it was first published in 1983, Best Lawyers® has become universally regarded as the definitive guide to legal excellence. BrownWinick would like to congratulate the following attorneys named to the 2024 The Best Lawyers...
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BrownWinick Promotes Four Attorneys to Members

01-3-2022 BrownWinick recently admitted four attorneys as members. We would like to congratulate Ellen Hames, James White, Katie McKain, and Jennifer Lindberg on this achievement. Admission as members speaks to the hard work, skills and character of these individuals.” said Chris Sackett, Managing Member at BrownWinick. “Each of these attorneys brings a...
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Assistant

Sara Cox

515-558-8856

Undergraduate

University of Iowa 

B.A., Communication Studies and History, 2007

Graduate

University of Kansas

Master's Degree in Urban Planning and Real Estate Development with a specialization in housing and land use, 2009

Legal

Drake University Law School

J.D., with honors, 2012

Admitted

Iowa, 2012

Memberships & Associations

  • Polk County Bar Association
    Member
  • Iowa State Bar Association
    Member, Sections on:  Corporate Counsel; Real Estate and Title Law
  • Polk County Women Attorneys
    Member
  • CREW Iowa (Commercial Real Estate Women in Iowa)
    Member
  • Iowa Commercial Real Estate Association
    Member