Recognized as a 2026 Birmingham Business Journal 40 Under 40 honoree, Jacy Fisher brings a dynamic blend of education, experience, and dedication to her legal practice. At our firm, Jacy’s diverse practice encompasses heirs’ property and real estate litigation, family law, criminal defense, estate planning, and probate. Since 2020, she has earned a reputation as a passionate advocate for heirs’ property landowners in Alabama, championing their fight against involuntary land loss.

She earned her Bachelor of Arts in Psychology, with a minor in Criminal Justice, from Southeastern Louisiana University. Following her enlistment as a paralegal in the Air National Guard, she pursued her Juris Doctor at Southern Illinois University School of Law. Before joining our firm as a multi-practice attorney, Jacy honed her skills representing clients in complex divorce cases at The Schechter Law Firm in St. Louis, Missouri. She is licensed to practice law in both Missouri and Alabama.

Jacy’s military service has been distinguished by numerous accolades. As the Top Graduate of her Air Force Officer Training School class, she commissioned as a Judge Advocate (JAG) in the Air National Guard. At the Air Force Judge Advocate Staff Officer Course, she was awarded the prestigious “Excellence in Advocacy Competition” award for demonstrating outstanding trial advocacy skills. Today, she continues to serve with pride in the Alabama Air National Guard.

Jacy’s expertise has led to her involvement in notable events and organizations. In 2024 and 2025, she was a panelist at Boston Law School’s “Heirs’ Property & the Preservation of Affordable Housing” conferences, hosted by Professor Thomas Mitchell, the architect of the Uniform Partition of Heirs’ Property Act (UPHPA). In 2026, she presented at the Urban Institute in Washington, D.C., on the UPHPA’s impact on property rights for Alabama landowners. She also serves as Chief Legal Counsel for Clear Landing, Inc., an organization devoted to providing free title opinions to qualifying heirs’ property owners in underserved Alabama communities. From 2021-2024, Jacy presented annually at the Federation of Southern Cooperatives’ Heirs’ Property Bootcamp. She regularly collaborates with the Southern Rural Development Center (SRDC) at Mississippi State University and the National Policy Research Center at Alcorn University, delivering national training sessions on “Understanding Heirs’ Property at the Community Level.”

Jacy is a sought-after speaker and educator, delivering Continuing Legal Education (CLE) courses and community trainings on topics such as estate planning, family law, heirs’ property resolution, and laws that affect servicemembers. She also authored numerous blog posts, including “Why the Division of Debt in Divorce is Just as Important as the Division of Assets” and “New DHR Rule Expands Due Process Rights in Child Abuse & Neglect Cases — But Leaves Some Behind.”

Beyond her legal practice, Jacy serves her community in various capacities. She is the Governance Committee Chair for the Board of Directors at Alabama Goodwill Industries and a member of the Advisory Council for the Southern Risk Management Education Center. She is also active in the Heirs’ Property Practitioner Network (HPPN), the Junior League of Birmingham, and the Shelby County Bar Association.

In her downtime, Jacy enjoys unwinding at her off-grid cabin, riding rollercoasters at theme parks, savoring great food, watching movies, and traveling with her husband.