Atty. Sarah Cross Ryan

Atty. Sarah Cross Ryan

Sarah Cross Ryan is a shareholder in Carr Allison’s Mobile (AL) office. Her practice concentrates on a wide variety of litigation matters in which she defends companies and individuals in professional liability, complex litigation, construction, workers’ compensation and general litigation claims.

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About Sarah Cross Ryan at a glance

Sarah Cross Ryan is a personal injury attorney based in Daphne, Alabama, practicing at Carr Allison. Educated at Samford University (JD, 2007) and Vanderbilt University (BA). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Insurance (2026). Serands clients in Daphne, AL and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Sarah Cross Ryan is a shareholder in Carr Allison’s Mobile (AL) office
  • Her practice concentrates on a wide variety of litigation matters in which she defends companies and individuals in professional liability, complex litigation, construction, workers’ compensation and general litigation claims
  • Sarah is admitted to practice in Alabama, the US District Court for the Middle and Southern District Courts of Alabama and the US Court of Appeals for the Eleventh Circuit
  • She is also admitted to practice in the Poarch Creek Indians Tribal Court
  • Sarah represents her clients’ interests’ pre-suit and in litigation
  • She is also experienced in representing clients in alternative dispute forums
  • Sarah earned her Bachelor of Arts degree from Vanderbilt University (TN)
  • She received her Juris Doctorate from the Cumberland School of Law at Samford University (AL)
  • While at Cumberland, she served as a research assistant to Professor Alyssa DiRusso and assisted in the production of the article entitled “He Says, She Says: Gender, Language, and the Law of the Precatory Words in Wills.” The article was published in the Wisconsin Women’s Law Journal, Volume 22, 2007
  • Sarah is a member of the American Bar Association, the Mobile Bar Association, the Baldwin County Bar Association, the Alabama Defense Lawyers Association and Alabama Workers’ Compensation Organization
  • Sarah has been selected by her peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America® (2019-2026) for her work in Personal Injury Litigation – Defendants
  • Sarah served as chair of the Girl Scouts of South Alabama Fit and Fun Committee in its inaugural year
  • She has held other leadership positions throughout her time in the league
  • Out of the office, Sarah enjoys spending time with her husband, son and daughter, enjoying all that the Gulf Coast has to offer

Practice Areas Explained

Sarah Cross Ryan's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Sarah Cross Ryan handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Alabama

Practicing law in Alabama. Legal matters in Alabama are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Daphne are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Alabama state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Alabama brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Alabama courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Sarah Cross Ryan

Where is Sarah Cross Ryan's law office located?
Sarah Cross Ryan's law practice is located in Daphne, Alabama. The firm is Carr Allison. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Sarah Cross Ryan handle?
Sarah Cross Ryan focuses on personal injury. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Alabama.
Where did Sarah Cross Ryan go to law school?
Sarah Cross Ryan earned their education at (JD, 2007); (BA).
How can I contact Sarah Cross Ryan for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Sarah Cross Ryan received?
Sarah Cross Ryan's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants; Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Insurance; Best Lawyers in America — Workers' Compensation Law - Employers.

Education

JD
Samford University
- 2007
BA
Vanderbilt University
- In Progress

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Personal Injury Litigation - Defendants
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Insurance
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Workers' Compensation Law - Employers
- 2026

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