Sara Williams

Biography

Sara has litigated a variety of cases across the State of Alabama, including premises liability, motor vehicle negligence, wrongful death and trucking cases. Sara began her legal career as a civil defense attorney and has worked for some of the preeminent litigation firms of the State. She is now excited to have the opportunity to utilize her litigation skills to help those who have been injured and their families.

Sara is an adjunct professor of Trial Advocacy at Cumberland School of Law and also serves as a coach for Cumberland School of Law’s nationally ranked mock trial teams.

Assistants

Education

• Florida State University, 2003. B.A.
• Cumberland School of Law, 2006, J.D.

Memberships

• Alabama State Bar
• All State and Federal Courts in Alabama
• Birmingham Bar Association
• Magic City Bar Association
• Alabama Lawyers Association
• Alabama Association for Justice
• Chief Judge Trial Advocacy Board
• President Black Law Students Association
• National Trial Team Member
• ABA National Mediation Team

Awards & Recognition

• Richard D. Hailey Distinguished Service Award (2024)
• TYLA National Trial Competition, Regional Winner
• I.C.C. International Commercial Mediation Competition Participant (Represented the United States in Paris, France)
• Lone Star Mock Trial Competition, Finalist and Best Advocate
• ABA National Mediation Competition, Winner
• Named a “Rising Star” by Alabama Super Lawyers Magazine (2011 – 2013)
• Selected by peers as one of Birmingham Magazine’s “Top Attorneys” (2011 – 2013)