Sara Elizabeth Barnett
Spragins, Barnett & Cobb • Jackson, TN
Elder LawAdoptionEstate PlanningProbate
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Contact
Email
saraebarnett@spraginslaw.com
Phone
(731) 256-6002
Address
312 East Lafayette, Jackson, TN, 38302, US
Professional
About
Sara is a partner in the firm of Spragins, Barnett & Cobb, PLC in Jackson, Tennessee. Sara is the lead attorney for our Estate Planning section. Sara started her practice as a trial lawyer but now focuses her practice on elder law, estate planning, and family law. Sara is dedicated to the success of the Firm's clients and knows that many are going through some of most difficult times in their lives. Sara strives to communicate with her clients in a clear, compassionate, and knowledgeable way to make it easier for clients to understand the legal process and help to comfort them. She has experience in areas of life care planning, elder law, senior law, and estate planning including TennCare/Medicaid planning, conservatorships, probate administration, and elder abuse. She is a member of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys. She also has handled various areas of litigation practicing on behalf of plaintiffs and defendants in various areas of litigation including family law, divorce, adoption, child custody and child support. In 2017, Sara was recognized by the American Institute of Family Law Attorneys for exceptional and outstanding client service as a top 10 in the State of Tennessee. Sara has been given Martindale-Hubbell's highest peer review rating of AV, which is the group's highest honor and is a testament to the fact that Ms. Barnett's peers rank her at the highest level of professional excellence and ethical standards. Sara has also been honored to be selected as a Fellow of the American Bar Foundation. The Fellows comprise a global honorary society of attorneys, judges, law faculty, and legal scholars whose public and private careers have demonstrated outstanding dedication to the highest principles of the legal profession and to the welfare of their communities. Membership in the Fellows is limited to one percent of lawyers licensed to practice in each jurisdiction. Fellows are recommended by their peers and elected by the Board of the American Bar Foundation.
About Elder Law
Elder law attorneys help seniors and their families with legal matters affecting older adults including estate planning, long-term care, and benefits. Common matters include medicaid planning, long-term care, guardianship, estate planning.
Credentials
Education
2001 University of Memphis - Cecil C. Humphreys School of Law JD - Juris Doctor 1997 Union University BS - Bachelor of Science
Languages
English
Recognition & Involvement
Awards
2022 Fellow, American Bar Foundation 2019 AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell 2017 Volunteer of the Year, USTA Tennessee 2017 10 Best Attorney -Client Satisfaction, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys 2001 Cali Award Excellence for Future - Federal Courts, CALI
Publications
2020 The Bencher What We Learned about the Practice of Law and Ourselves from the Novel Coronavirus - co-Author 2014 NBI Determining Admissibility of Evidence 2014 National Business Institute Seminar Witnesses- Qualification, Depositions, and Impeachment 2008 National Business Institute Seminar A Primer on Tennessee Workers’ Compensation Law following the Major Amendment
Associations
2022 - Present Tennessee Access to Justice Commission Commissioner 2021 - Present USTA Tennessee President 2013 - Present Boys and Girls Club of Jackson President 2013 - Present Jackson West Tennessee Tennis Association President 2013 - Present American Bar Association chapter Member
Speaking
2016 Supervisor Training Harrassment at Workplace 2014 Evidence Seminar Admissibility of Evidence and Witnesses 2009 Workers Compensation Review Workers Compensation
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Updated: May 28, 2026