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Keith Covington, Employment Attorney in Birmingham, Alabama

focused on Employment and Litigation

Birmingham, AL

Trusted employment attorney serving Birmingham.

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Keith Covington is an attorney based in Birmingham, ALABAMA. The practice focuses on Employment and Litigation.

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Birmingham, ALABAMA
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attorney
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Employment · Litigation
  • Handles Employment and Litigation matters from Birmingham, ALABAMA.
  • Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management (2026).

About Keith Covington: Keith Covington is an attorney based in Birmingham, ALABAMA. The practice focuses on Employment and Litigation.

Areas of practice

Practice areas handled by Keith Covington

Keith concentrates on employment and litigation. Each area below outlines the kind of case Keith handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Employment cases in Birmingham, Alabama

Keith takes employment matters in Birmingham, Alabama. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Keith agrees to represent you.

Litigation cases in Birmingham, Alabama

Keith takes litigation matters in Birmingham, Alabama. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Keith agrees to represent you.

Biography

About Keith Covington — Attorney of Alabama employment experience

Keith Covington is an attorney based in Birmingham, ALABAMA. The practice focuses on Employment and Litigation.

Keith Covington is a partner in the firm’s Birmingham, Alabama office where he practices labor and employment, immigration, and construction law. Keith counsels employers on a wide variety of topics, including labor relations, union avoidance, equal employment opportunity, OSHA compliance, disability accommodation, non-compete agreements, and issues relating to employee discipline and termination. His immigration practice includes worksite compliance and obtaining employer-based non-immigrant and immigrant visas for foreign national employees. He provides labor and employment and immigration advice to clients in a broad range of industries, including construction, manufacturing, hospitality and food services, health care, energy, and financial and professional services. Keith’s construction practice includes advising contractors and others in the construction industry on contracts, contract administration, and claims. He also provides assistance with union representation elections and handles matters before the National Labor Relations Board. Keith regularly litigates employment, construction, and other types of claims in both state and federal courts.

Keith regularly speaks and writes on various topics relating to his practice. In 2009, he co-authored the Alabama Construction Law Manual published by Thomson West, writing the “Labor and Employment” and “Health and Safety” Chapters. Several of Keith’s articles have appeared in the Alabama Construction News, the industry magazine published by the Alabama Chapter of the Associated Builders and Contractors (ABC), the trade association for merit shop construction contractors. Keith also wrote an article on the E-Verify requirements for federal contractors, which was published in the Construction Business Owners magazine.

Keith has been a member of the ABC organization for over 15 years. He regularly attends ABC’s Attorneys Conference, which is held yearly for attorneys who do work for ABC’s local chapters and their members, and has served on the Legislative and Safety Committees for ABC’s Alabama Chapter. Keith is also a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association.

Keith's approach to employment cases

Keith Covington is a partner in the firm’s Birmingham, Alabama office where he practices labor and employment, immigration, and construction law. Keith counsels employers on a wide variety of topics, including labor relations, union avoidance, equal employment opportunity, OSHA compliance, disability accommodation, non-compete agreements, and issues relating to employee discipline and…

The kind of cases Keith takes

Keith reviews new inquiries case-by-case for employment and litigation matters in Birmingham and the surrounding Alabama area.

Credentials

Keith Covington's legal education and bar admissions

  • The University of Alabama

    J.D. · 1987

  • Auburn University

    B.S. · 1984

Jurisdictions

Keith's state bar admissions

  • Alabama, Alabama Sta

    ACTIVE

Keith studied at J.D. in The University of Alabama and B.S. in Auburn University.

Law school and academic background

Keith completed J.D. in The University of Alabama and B.S. in Auburn University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Keith runs in Alabama is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Awards, publications, and recognition of Keith Covington

Keith has received 8 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Management

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Construction Law

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Immigration Law

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Awards:

    2026

  • Best Lawyers in America — Martindale Hubbell AV Preeminent Rated

    2026

Legal awards and honors

Best Lawyers in America — Employment Law - Management (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Labor Law - Management (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Litigation - Labor and Employment (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Additional Areas of Practice: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Construction Law (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Immigration Law (2026).

Locations

Keith Covington's office in Birmingham

Keith's primary office is at 1819 Fifth Avenue North, Birmingham, Alabama, 35203. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

1819 Fifth Avenue North

Birmingham, Alabama 35203

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Hiring guide

How to hire Keith Covington — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new employment attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Keith usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Keith charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Keith's office.

What to bring to your first meeting

Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Keith will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a employment attorney in Birmingham, Alabama

A short list to run through before you commit: How many employment matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?

Fees & payment

Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Keith

Keith discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in employment practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every employment matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Keith confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Keith's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many employment practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Keith Covington

  • How much does it cost to hire Keith for a employment case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Keith walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Keith offer a free consultation?

    Keith charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Keith's office. Some employment attorneys offer free consults — check Keith's current terms during booking.

  • How long do employment cases in Alabama typically take?

    Simple employment matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Keith gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Keith take my case if I'm outside Birmingham?

    Keith is licensed in Alabama. Matters governed by Alabama law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Keith will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.

  • What should I bring to my first meeting with Keith?

    Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Keith will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Keith accepting new employment clients right now?

    Keith's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

Employment attorneys serving Birmingham, Montgomery and Mobile in Alabama

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