Business Details
29 Years
experience
Trusted Legal Representation in Birmingham, AL
Covenant Law Firm PC is a Birmingham-based legal practice dedicated to guiding clients through complex civil litigation matters. Founded by attorney Barry Vickery, our firm combines legal expertise with business acumen to serve individuals and businesses across Central Alabama. With over 25 years of experience practicing law and maintaining Certified Public Accountant (CPA) credentials, we provide comprehensive legal counsel in business law, estate planning, tax matters, bankruptcy, and family law. Our faith-based approach emphasizes personalized service while serving clients in Birmingham, Anniston, Montgomery, Tuscaloosa, and surrounding counties.We specialize in coordinating estate planning with clients' financial professionals to optimize efficiency and cost-effectiveness. Our multidisciplinary expertise in law, accounting, and taxation enables us to deliver tailored solutions for breach of contract cases, business formation, wills and trusts, and family law matters. The firm maintains strict adherence to professional standards while offering transparent consultation processes with clear fee structures. Our commitment to excellence is demonstrated through our extensive service areas and comprehensive legal support for both litigation and transactional matters.
Services
Business Law
Estate Planning
Tax Law
Bankruptcy
Family Law
Wills & Trusts
Corporate Formation
Tax Relief
Probate
Divorce
Details
- Year established: 1997
Highlights and features
- Combines legal, business, and tax expertise with CPA credentials
- Over 25 years of legal practice experience in Alabama
- Faith-based approach to client counseling and legal services
- Serves multiple counties across Central Alabama
- Personalized estate planning coordinated with financial professionals
Associations and certifications
- Certified Public Accountant (CPA)
Services
Business Law
Our Birmingham business law practice assists entrepreneurs with company formation, contract drafting, and commercial transactions. We prepare legal documents for business startups and provide ongoing counsel for established companies. Our unique combination of legal and business expertise ensures practical solutions for corporate formation, partnership agreements, and commercial real estate contracts.
Estate Planning
We create comprehensive estate plans including wills, trusts, and advanced directives. Our attorneys coordinate with clients' financial advisors to ensure tax-efficient asset distribution. Services include will preparation, trust formation, power of attorney documents, and estate administration guidance while maintaining compliance with Alabama probate laws.
Tax Law
Our tax practice handles federal and state tax matters for individuals and businesses. We provide tax return preparation, representation in IRS audits, and resolution of tax liens. The firm specializes in tax implications related to bankruptcy, business transactions, and estate planning, offering strategic solutions for complex tax issues.
Bankruptcy
We represent clients in Chapter 7 and Chapter 11 bankruptcy proceedings with particular expertise in tax-related bankruptcy matters. Our services include debt discharge analysis, asset protection strategies, and reorganization plan development. The firm's deep understanding of bankruptcy-tax intersections ensures comprehensive debt relief solutions.
Family Law
Our family law practice handles divorce proceedings, child custody matters, and prenuptial agreements in accordance with Alabama law. We provide counseling on asset division, alimony, and child support while addressing the emotional complexities of family legal matters with compassionate representation.
People
Barry E. Vickery
Founder/Attorney
Barry Vickery is a licensed Alabama attorney since 1997 with CPA credentials since 1981. He specializes in business law, tax matters, and civil litigation. Admitted to multiple federal courts, he holds degrees from Birmingham School of Law and University of Alabama institutions. His practice combines legal expertise with financial acumen.
Questions
What legal services does Covenant Law Firm offer?
We provide business law, estate planning, tax services, bankruptcy representation, and family law counsel. Additional services include corporate formation, wills and trusts, tax relief, and civil litigation.
How much does a consultation cost?
Initial 30-minute consultations require a $100 fee. Additional time is billed at standard rates. Payment arrangements can be discussed when scheduling your appointment.
What areas do you serve?
We serve clients throughout Central Alabama including Birmingham, Anniston, Montgomery, Tuscaloosa, and surrounding counties for all our practice areas.
What makes Covenant Law Firm unique?
Our founder's combination of legal practice experience since 1997 with CPA credentials provides unique multidisciplinary expertise in business, tax, and estate matters that benefits our clients.
How do I schedule an appointment?
Submit our online consultation request form. A representative will contact you within 2 business days to schedule and discuss required documentation for your case.
