About Sarah Patricia
Sarah Patricia Rera earned her undergraduate degree from St. John’s College in 2006 and completed her J.D. at SUNY Buffalo Law School in 2009. Those formative years shaped a practical approach to the law. She moved from the classroom into practice at a time when the legal landscape in New York was changing rapidly.
Her first position after law school was as an associate at Barth Sullivan Behr, where she began handling client matters and learning the day-to-day work of a lawyer. The associate role exposed her to case preparation, client counseling and the procedural demands of state practice. It was an environment that required steady drafting and attention to deadlines.
In 2013 she joined Gross Shuman P.C. and took on the responsibilities of a shareholder. The change marked a shift from an employee role to one that included leadership and firm management duties alongside client work. At Gross Shuman she balanced client representation with internal firm matters, helping guide case strategy while participating in the firm’s operational decisions.
Rera is admitted to practice in New York. Her work over the years has kept her engaged in matters that arise under state law, and she has worked directly with clients to resolve disputes and advance transactional objectives. Colleagues describe her approach as methodical. She concentrates on clear analysis and careful preparation rather than headline-making moves.
Her career path shows a steady progression: solid academic training, early hands-on experience as an associate, and then an expanded role that includes both client service and shareholder duties. That arc is common among lawyers who take on broader responsibilities within a firm. It also means she is familiar with the pressures of managing client expectations while contributing to a firm’s business needs.
Outside of the particulars of cases, Rera’s practice reflects the practical realities of practicing law in New York. She spends much of her professional time advising and representing clients in matters that arise in state forums. She currently practices at Gross Shuman P.C. in New York, representing clients and advising on matters arising under state law.
