Kristin Waters Sullivan

Kristin R. Waters is a true Birmingham native who loves everything about her city, and especially its people. That deep sense of community and connection is at the heart of everything she does, in her law practice and beyond.

As the founding attorney of Waters Sullivan, LLC, Kristin has built her career around one purpose: helping individuals and families protect what matters most. She works with clients at every stage of life, from those just starting out and building their futures, to those in retirement who want to ensure their legacy is secure for the generations that follow.

Kristin brings decades of focused experience in estate planning and probate law to every client relationship. She has seen these matters from every angle, representing families, fiduciaries, and individuals navigating some of the most personal legal situations there are. That breadth of perspective shapes how she approaches every case, with precision, care, and a genuine investment in her clients' outcomes.

Education
Kristin's academic credentials reflect the same commitment to excellence she brings to her clients every day. A National Merit Scholar, she attended the University of Alabama, graduating from the Honors College with a Bachelor of Arts in Political Science before going on to earn both her Juris Doctor and her Master of Laws (LL.M.) in Taxation with a concentration in Estate Planning from the University of Alabama School of Law.

That LL.M. in Taxation is a distinction that sets Kristin apart. Very few estate planning attorneys hold an advanced degree in tax law, and it directly benefits every client she serves by bringing a sophisticated understanding of the tax implications of estate transfers, trust structures, and legacy planning strategies.

University of Alabama School of Law, LL.M., Taxation, 2013

University of Alabama School of Law, Juris Doctor, 2006

University of Alabama, Bachelor of Arts, Political Science, 2002

Bar Admissions
Alabama, 2006

United States Tax Court, 2014

United States District Court for the Northern District of Alabama, 2020

Awards & Recognitions
Kristin's work has been recognized consistently by her peers and by the Birmingham legal community over the course of her career.

Birmingham's Top Attorneys, B-Metro Magazine, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023

Top Women Attorneys, B-Metro Magazine, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, 2019, 2020, 2021, 2022, 2023, 2024

Birmingham Bar Future Leaders Forum, 2013

Alabama State Bar Leadership Forum, Class 13

Professional & Community Involvement
Kristin is deeply engaged in the Birmingham legal community and civic life. Her involvement reflects a genuine commitment to the profession, to her colleagues, and to the city she calls home.

Birmingham Bar Association

Solo & Small Firm Section, Chair

Grievance Committee

Entertainment Committee

Probate Section; Women's Section

Past: Probate Section CLE Chair, Diversity & Inclusivity Committee, Bench & Bar Committee, Public Service Committee, Elder Law Committee

American Bar Association

Alabama State Bar

Solo & Small Firm Section; Women's Section; Real Property, Probate and Trust Section

Diversity & Inclusion in the Profession Section

Leadership Forum Alumni Section

Community

Birmingham Civil Rights Institute, Board of Directors

Sidewalk Film Festival, Screening Committee

The Other Foundation, Trustee