Sara Thomas

Sara Thomas is an estate planning attorney focused on proactive, legacy-driven planning for individuals and families. Her work centers on helping clients protect loved ones, organize assets, and reduce future conflict through thoughtful legal design. She emphasizes clarity, education, and prevention, guiding clients through decisions that shape long-term security. Her practice reflects a forward-looking approach that prioritizes preparedness, informed choices, and durable plans tailored to evolving family and financial needs.

Sara earned her J.D. from the University of Notre Dame Law School. Her legal education emphasized service, ethics, and the broader role of law in strengthening communities. This foundation informs her methodical and values-based planning style. She applies rigorous legal analysis while ensuring clients understand how each tool works in practice. Her education supports an approach that blends technical precision with practical guidance at every stage of the planning process.

Sara’s legal career spans public interest work, nonprofit counsel roles, and business-focused legal practice. These experiences shaped her commitment to preventative law rather than reactive problem-solving. Sara helps clients avoid probate complications, planning gaps, and unintended outcomes by addressing asset alignment, fiduciary roles, and life changes in advance. She focuses on building plans that function as intended, providing stability during difficult moments and clarity for those responsible for administration.

Sara Thomas is known for client-centered representation rooted in communication and long-term support. She works closely with clients to explain options, anticipate future needs, and maintain plans over time. Her goal is to ensure each estate plan reflects personal values while remaining legally sound and adaptable. Clients benefit from an organized, transparent process designed to protect families, preserve legacies, and deliver confidence across generations.

Law Office Affiliations

• Founder & Lead Attorney, August Law PLLC
• Member, Tennessee Bar Association

Licensed State

• Tennessee

Education

• Notre Dame Law School
  Juris Doctor (JD)

Awards & Badges