Areas of Practice
Estate Planning & Asset Protection
Estate planning is one of the most meaningful strategies a family can undertake, not just to organize assets, but to protect the people behind them. A well-designed plan gives you clarity and control today, and gives your family confidence and direction when it matters most. We take the time to understand your story, your values, and your goals, then build a plan that truly reflects them.
Leave a legacy, not a burden: Work with us to organize your affairs clearly and ensure that your assets and life stories are passed on according to your wishes, on your terms.
Honor your dignity and your wishes: Every plan we create is built around you as an individual, not a checklist. Your values, your family, and your story priorities guide every decision.
Avoid Probate hassles: Use trusts to reduce delays, legal fees, and court involvement for your family.
Ease the burden on your family: Make your wishes clear to prevent confusion, conflict, or difficult decisions later on.
Secure your children’s future: By selecting short-term and long-term guardians and ensuring financial security.
Plan for incapacity: Establish powers of attorney and healthcare directives to ensure someone you trust can act on your behalf.
Ensure efficient asset transfer: Save time and money by planning ahead for a smooth distribution of your estate.
Stay in control: Make choices now so that others don’t have to guess later.
Common Questions:
How do I know if I need a trust?
If you own a home, have minor children, or want to avoid probate, a trust might offer key benefits. We’ll help you figure out what’s best for your situation.
Is estate planning only for the wealthy?
No. The goal is to avoid unnecessary costs, delays, and confusion for you and your family when your life should be celebrated - no matter your net worth.
What’s the first step?
We start with a conversation to understand your goals. Then we provide a clear, flat-fee quote and walk you through the process at your pace.
Election Law
Who should consider an election integrity assessment?
Election administrators at the state, county, and local level who want to ensure their processes are legally sound, defensible, and prepared for challenge. Assessments are particularly valuable ahead of high-turnout or high-profile elections when the risk of litigation or public scrutiny is elevated.
Do I need an election lawyer as a first-time candidate?
Yes. First-time candidates face significant legal obligations around filings, disclosures, and campaign finance. Early counsel prevents costly mistakes.
What types of clients do you serve?
We serve candidates at all levels, political committees, advocacy organizations, and individuals with questions about their voting rights or election-related legal matters.
Elections are the foundation of a functioning democracy, and the legal rules that govern them are among the most consequential in our system. Whether you are a candidate, a political committee, an election official, or an advocacy organization, understanding your rights and obligations under the law is essential. Vickery Law brings more than twenty years of experience in election law, democratic governance, and the rule of law to every engagement.
Election Integrity Assessments & Risk Planning: We identify vulnerabilities before they become crises - mapping risks and building mitigation plans so your campaign, organization, or institution is prepared at every stage of the election cycle.
Candidate & Campaign Compliance: Guidance on filing requirements, contribution limits, and disclosure obligations at the federal, state, and local levels.
Political Committee Formation & Governance: Formation, governance, and ongoing compliance for PACs, Super PACs, and other political organizations.
Ballot Access and Challenges: Representation in ballot access disputes, candidate qualification challenges, and election recount and contest proceedings.
Voting Rights & Election Integrity: Counsel on matters affecting voter access, election integrity, and equal participation in the democratic process.
Ethics & Campaign Finance: Strategic advice on campaign finance regulations and government ethics requirements to ensure full legal compliance.
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Intellectual Property & Digital Assets
Your intellectual property and digital assets are among your most valuable possessions, and often the most overlooked in planning. From trademarks and copyrights to cryptocurrency and domain names, Vickery Law provides tailored strategies to protect these assets, ensure they are properly documented, and integrate them into a comprehensive legal plan for your business and your estate.
Trademark Registration and Enforcement: Protect your brand through registration, monitoring, and enforcement against unauthorized use.
Copyright Registration and Licensing: Secure your creative work and structure ownership, licensing, and infringement response strategies.
IP Agreements and Licensing: Draft and negotiate licensing, assignment, and joint development agreements that protect and monetize your rights.
Digital Asset Estate Planning: Ensure your online accounts, cryptocurrency, and digital assets are properly managed and distributed according to your wishes.
IP in Business Formation and Transactions: IP due diligence, founder agreements, NDAs, and employment contracts that protect your assets from day one.