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Sara Jones Doty

Sara Doty Attorney at Law, LLC • Huntsville, AL
Estate PlanningAdoptionPersonal InjuryTaxTax Planning

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Contact

Email
sara@dotylawfirm.com
Phone
(855) 200-0652
Address
Huntsville, AL, US

Professional

About

Sara Jones Doty is a dedicated attorney based in Huntsville, AL, with over 15 years of experience in various legal practice areas, including adoption, estate planning, personal injury, tax, and tax planning. A graduate of the Birmingham School of Law, where she earned her Juris Doctor in 2007, and Athens State University, where she received her Bachelor of Science in 2002, Sara combines a strong academic foundation with a passion for helping families secure their futures. Sara is particularly skilled in crafting comprehensive estate plans, addressing complex situations such as planning for loved ones with special needs and navigating the intricacies of estate and income tax planning. Her expertise extends to adoption law, where she assists families with both traditional and step-parent adoptions, ensuring a smooth transition for all involved. Known for her ability to explain complicated legal concepts with clarity, Sara is committed to working closely with her clients to develop effective plans that meet their current and future needs. Active in her professional community, Sara is a proud member of the State Bar of Alabama and the American Bar Association. She also dedicates her time to volunteering with the Madison County Volunteer Lawyers Program and actively participates on committees at her church. Before founding her own law firm, Sara gained valuable experience as a paralegal and law clerk while attending law school at night. Outside of her legal practice, Sara enjoys outdoor activities, traveling, and spending quality time with her husband and son.

About Estate Planning Law

Estate planning attorneys help individuals plan for the distribution of their assets and care during incapacity. They create wills, trusts, and other documents to protect families and minimize taxes. Common matters include wills, trusts, powers of attorney, healthcare directives.

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Credentials

Education
2007 Birmingham School of Law (Birmingham, AL) JD - Juris Doctor 2002 Athens State University BS - Bachelor of Science
Languages
English

Recognition & Involvement

Awards
2020 Peer Review Rated, Martindale-Hubbell 2017 Lead Counsel Rated, Lead Counsel 2017 Top Lawyers, Legal Network 2016 Top Lawyers, Legal Network 2015 Highest in Ethical Standard & Professional Excellence, Top Lawyers in Alabama
Publications
2017 Linkedin WHAT’S THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN A WILL AND A LIVING WILL? 2017 Linkedin ESTATE PLANNING TO KEEP YOUR FAMILY OUT OF COURT AFTER YOU DIE 2017 Linkined Adoption is a Wonderful Experience 2013 Sara Doty Attorney at Law, L.L.C. Blog Doty Law Firm Blogspot
Associations
2016 - Present Solo and Small Firm Section of Alabama State Bar Member 2010 - Present Alabama Lawyers for Unborn Children, Inc. Member 2009 - Present Huntsville-Madison County Bar Association Member 2008 - Present Alabama State Bar Member 2008 - Present American Bar Association Member
Speaking
2019 Estate Planning Estate Administration from Start to Finish 2019 CLE - Estate Planning Estate Planning 2017 YMCA Top 10 Estate Planning Mistakes 2017 Successful Aging Initiative Successful Aging 2017 Estate Administration From Start to Finish Marshaling Assets
Updated: Apr 15, 2026