Sarah A. Duckers, partner

Sarah focuses her practice on general civil litigation, with particular emphasis on federal income tax litigation, state property tax litigation, probate litigation, tort litigation and mediations. She has represented before the Texas state and federal district courts, the United States Tax Court, the Harris County Appraisal District, and the IRS. Her clients have included individuals, energy companies, financial institutions, manufacturers, professional services firms and telecommunications companies. Sarah is qualified as a mediator for Texas Courts and as an attorney ad litem in the Probate Courts. She also is frequently appointed as a guardian ad litem and attorney ad litem in Harris County Civil District Courts.

Sarah first practiced law at Vinson & Elkins LLP from 1986 to 2002, where her practice areas were general civil litigation, tax litigation and tort litigation and started her own practice in 2002.

Representative Cases

Wight I details
Wight II details
Goldberg v. Zinn details

Estate of Theresa Altice details
John K. Harrison Holdings v. Strauss details
Boyd Gaming v. Commissioner details
Hunt v. Commissioner details

Contact

sduckers@aol.com
(713) 395-4200 x101 / Direct
(713) 395-4200 / Office
(713) 395-4201 / Fax

6300 West Loop South Suite 415
Bellaire, Texas 77401

Education

1986 — J.D. University of Kansas, Lawrence, Kansas
1983 — B.S. Business Administration and Accounting, Lawrence, Kansas (Lambda Sigma)

Affiliations

Houston Bar Association
Kansas Bar Association
Texas Bar Association

Volunteering

Board Member, Alliance of Community Assistance Ministries
Former Chapter President, PEO Sisterhood
Former Harris County Republican Precinct Chair, Precinct 315
Former Member, The Parish School Board of Trustees
12 Gallon Blood Donor