Alabama Probate Lawyer & Estate Planning Attorney
Serving Birmingham, Mountain Brook, Montgomery, and surrounding Alabama communities with trusted guidance in probate, wills, trusts, and estate planning.
Contact us todayColvin Law Group is an Alabama law firm focused on probate, estate planning, wills, and business law, serving clients in Birmingham, Mountain Brook, Montgomery, and throughout the state. Led by Christopher Colvin, the firm provides practical, personalized legal solutions to help families navigate probate, protect their assets, and plan for the future.
We take pride in building lasting relationships and delivering clear, straightforward legal guidance that fits your goals and budget. Whether you need help with probate administration, creating a will or trust, or handling business legal matters, our team is here to help every step of the way.
Christopher Colvin is the founder of Colvin Law Group and a trusted advocate for Alabama families and small businesses. A proud honor graduate of the Birmingham School of Law, Christopher combines strong legal knowledge with firsthand experience as a former small business owner. This background allows him to give clients practical guidance in areas like corporate, contract, and probate law.
He also serves as a pastor in small churches across the region, reflecting his deep commitment to faith, community, and service. His clients value his honest advice, steady communication, and eye for detail. Whether he’s drafting contracts, reviewing important documents, or helping families with wills and probate, Christopher takes a thoughtful, client-first approach.
He focuses on helping clients protect what matters most through careful planning, whether it’s for a growing business, a loved one’s estate, or future generations.
Valerie A. Sawyer is a dedicated attorney and partner at Colvin Law Group, where she focuses her practice on estate planning and probate law. Valerie brings not only legal insight but a lifetime of service-oriented leadership to her clients and the firm. Before beginning her legal career, Valerie served as a volunteer with the Civil Air Patrol, where she held key leadership positions including Squadron Commander and Alabama Wing Director of Recruiting and Retention. Her commitment to discipline, service, and strategic growth continues to inform her approach to legal advocacy. Valerie also worked as a special education teacher, developing the empathy, clarity, and problem-solving skills that now make her an exceptional guide for families navigating end-of-life planning, wills, and the probate process. She is especially gifted at helping clients understand and implement estate plans that reflect their values and protect future generations. A passionate advocate for veterans, Valerie remains active in volunteer efforts with veterans’ organizations across Alabama. Her dedication to service—both in and out of the courtroom—reflects the core values of Colvin Law Group.