Helping You Envision Your Family.
Douglas Fertility & Surrogacy Law Group, PLLC, is a full-service law firm experienced in helping individuals and families create the family of their dreams. If you can envision it, we can help you navigate the fertility & surrogacy laws to achieve it.
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What We Do
Building your family through surrogacy and assisted reproduction isn’t just a process, it’s a milestone. At Douglas Fertility & Surrogacy Law Group, PLLC, we deliver high powered, results-driven legal solutions, designed for high-net-worth individuals who demand discretion, efficiency, and ironclad protection.
From surrogacy agreements to gamete donation and IVF contracts, we handle every legal detail with precision and white-glove service, so you can focus on what matters – your future. With a cutting-edge approach and an unwavering commitment to excellence, we don’t just navigate fertility law, we set the standard.
Gestational Carrier Agreements
A gestational carrier agreement is the cornerstone of a secure and seamless surrogacy journey. This legally binding contract defines the rights, responsibilities, and expectations of both the intended parents and the gestational carrier—ensuring absolute clarity on parental rights, medical decisions, financial commitments, and more.
At Douglas Fertility & Surrogacy Law Group, PLLC, we craft ironclad agreements that protect intended parents and their future families, while also reviewing agreements on behalf of gestational carriers. Our precision-driven approach ensures that every detail is strategically negotiated and legally sound, so you can move forward with confidence and peace of mind.
Pre Birth Orders
A pre-birth order is more than just a legal formality—it’s your ironclad assurance that your parental rights are secured before your child even takes their first breath. Issued by the court prior to birth, this order ensures that your name is on the birth certificate from the start, eliminating the need for post-birth legal proceedings or adoption.
At Douglas Fertility & Surrogacy Law Group, PLLC, we strategically navigate the legal landscape to craft airtight pre-birth orders that protect your family. Our elite legal team ensures a seamless, stress-free process, so when the moment arrives, you can focus on what matters most—welcoming your child into the world.
Post Birth Orders
In some jurisdictions, pre-birth orders aren’t an option—that’s where a post-birth order comes in. This court-issued decree legally confirms your parental rights after your child is born, ensuring there’s no question about who the legal parents are.
At Douglas Fertility & Surrogacy Law Group, PLLC, we navigate complex legal landscapes with precision—securing your rights swiftly and seamlessly, no matter the jurisdiction. Whether a pre-birth order wasn’t possible or wasn’t enforced, our team ensures ironclad legal protection so you can move forward with total confidence.
Cohabitation Agreements
For unmarried couples building a family through surrogacy or assisted reproduction, a cohabitation agreement isn’t just a safeguard—it’s a power move. This contract locks in financial responsibilities, parental rights, and decision-making authority, ensuring that no matter what the future holds, your family’s foundation is legally unshakable.
At Douglas Fertility & Surrogacy Law Group, PLLC, we craft tailored, ironclad agreements that protect your rights, assets, and parental status—giving you clarity, control, and peace of mind as you build your family your way.
Sperm Donor Agreements
When it comes to sperm donation, assumptions are risky—airtight legal agreements aren’t. A sperm donor agreement locks in the rights, responsibilities, and expectations of both the donor and intended parents, eliminating any ambiguity about parental rights, financial obligations, and future contact.
Whether you’re working with a known or anonymous donor, Douglas Fertility & Surrogacy Law Group, PLLC crafts strategic, bulletproof agreements that protect all parties involved—ensuring clarity, security, and total peace of mind as you move forward in building your family.
Egg Donor Agreements
An egg donor agreement is more than just paperwork—it’s the foundation that defines the rights, responsibilities, and expectations between intended parents and the egg donor. This crucial document covers everything from compensation and medical procedures to confidentiality and future contact, ensuring complete legal clarity for everyone involved.
At Douglas Fertility & Surrogacy Law Group, PLLC, we create customized, bulletproof agreements that protect both the donor and the recipient, providing absolute security and eliminating any grey areas in the process. With us, your family-building journey is set on a solid, legally secure path from the start.
Embryo Donor Agreements
An embryo donor agreement is the legal backbone of your journey when using donated embryos. It sets the termsbetween donors and recipients, defining parental rights, financial responsibilities, and any future contactagreements—ensuring everyone is on the same page with zero ambiguity.
At Douglas Fertility & Surrogacy Law Group, PLLC, we craft strategic, rock-solid agreements that protect your rights and intentions from every angle. We guide you through this complex process with confidence, making sure your family-building path is not only secure but also legally unshakable.
Embryo Disposition Agreements
An embryo disposition agreement outlines the future use or disposition of embryos in situations like divorce, separation, or changes in reproductive plans. This legal document ensures that both parties’ wishes are clearly defined and legally enforceable, protecting you from potential disputes down the line.
At Douglas Fertility & Surrogacy Law Group, PLLC, we help clients create clear, legally sound agreements that reflect their reproductive choices and safeguard their interests.
Meet Our Founding Attorney & CEO
Elizabeth A. Douglas, Esq.
Bold. Strategic. Relentless. Elizabeth A. Douglas, Esq. isn’t just redefining fertility and surrogacy law—she’s setting the gold standard. As the founder and CEO of Douglas Fertility & Surrogacy Law Group, PLLC, Elizabeth brings a fearless, forward-thinking approach to helping high-net-worth individuals and elite professionals build their families through ironclad legal strategies and next-level advocacy.
A native New Yorker with a reputation for pushing boundaries, Elizabeth is a visionary force in the industry—crafting bespoke legal solutions with precision, discretion, and a personal touch that high-caliber clients expect. Her long list of accolades, including the Super Lawyers Rising Stars (2014–2018) and Super Lawyers (2019–2024) designations, speaks to her unmatched skill, tenacity, and results-driven mindset.
When the stakes are high and only the best will do, Elizabeth and her team deliver—every time.
Why Choose Douglas Fertility & Surrogacy Law Group?
Elite Legal Strategy. White Glove Service. Uncompromising Protection
At Douglas Fertility & Surrogacy Law Group, PLLC, we don’t just handle legalities, we engineer airtight solutions for elite individuals building their families through surrogacy and assisted reproduction. Led by renowned attorney Elizabeth A. Douglas, Esq., our firm delivers a cutting-edge, results-driven approach, designed for those who demand discretion, efficiency, and world-class expertise.
We believe family should be built on your terms, with ironclad legal protection that leaves nothing to chance. Our team anticipates risks, navigates complexities, and delivers precision-crafted agreements that safeguard your future so you can focus on what matters – your growing family.
When only the best will do, we deliver.
Check Out Our Recent Blogs
Thinking about becoming a single parent through surrogacy? You’re not alone! Check out this week’s blog where we talk about some important considerations to keep in mind as you embark on your surrogacy journey as a single parent
Embryo donation can be a complex and emotional topic, with ethical implications. Check out this week’s blog where we discuss the ethical considerations of embryo donation and its legal context.
Fertility journeys entail important financial and legal considerations. This week’s blog discusses important things to keep in mind when preparing for your journey. Check out this week’s blog here.