Fred L. Coffey, Jr.

Fred L. Coffey, Jr., is a highly skilled business lawyer with extensive experience in real estate, business law, healthcare, and federal government contracting. He advises clients in all stages of business—from startups to growth-focused companies—and provides legal support for banking transactions, corporate governance, real estate financing, commercial development, and litigation coordination. His clients include businesses, nonprofits, defense contractors, healthcare providers, mortgage lenders, and real estate developers.

Mr. Coffey completed his J.D. in 1991 from Cumberland School of Law, Samford University, Birmingham, AL. Then, he also worked as Managing Editor in the American Journal of Trial Advocacy. He also holds an M.P.H. in Public Health Administration from the University of Alabama at Birmingham and a B.S. in Pharmacy from Auburn University.

Throughout his legal career, Mr. Coffey has guided clients through complex regulations and high-stakes transactions. He is widely recognized for his healthcare law experience, advising hospitals, physician practices, medical providers, and nurses on regulatory compliance, risk management, and day-to-day operational issues. In government contracting, he partners with contractors to meet federal requirements, reduce legal exposure, and maintain eligibility for government awards. His real estate practice spans commercial real estate transactions, property development, leasing, and eminent domain matters.

Mr. Coffey has been consistently recognized by The Best Lawyers in America from 2021 through 2024 for his work in real estate law and business organizations. He has also delivered presentations on the Affordable Care Act and government contracting, helping professionals understand how legal changes affect their operations.

Fred L. Coffey, Jr. is admitted to practice in Alabama and appears before the U.S. Supreme Court, the Eleventh Circuit, and various Alabama federal and state courts. He is a member of the American, Alabama, and Huntsville-Madison County Bar Associations. As a shareholder at Lanier Ford Shaver & Payne P.C., he continues to be a trusted advisor to organizations seeking clear legal guidance in complex industries.

Law Office Affiliations

• Shareholder, Lanier Ford Shaver & Payne P.C.
• Member, Alabama Bar Association
• Member, American Bar Association, Probate and Trusts, Business, and Tax Sections
• Member, Huntsville-Madison County Bar Association

Licensed State

• Alabama

Education

• Cumberland School of Law
  Juris Doctor (JD)
• University of Alabama
  MPH in Public Health Administration
• Auburn University
  BS in Pharmacy

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