Kristin R. Waters

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. 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.