Attorney
Christie L. Alvey
Biography
Ms. Alvey, a proud Hoosier born and raised in Indiana, began her journey on the basketball court during her college days, where she not only played but also discovered a passion for coaching, contributing to a national championship-winning program. Before transitioning to law, she devoted herself to teaching Special Education, reinforcing her belief in the importance of children as the foundation of the future. With a background in teaching, she brings a unique perspective to legal matters, making them approachable and understandable, particularly for those feeling overwhelmed or intimidated.
After obtaining her Juris Doctorate from Ave Maria School of Law in Florida in 2012, Ms. Alvey worked with juvenile offenders at a non-profit agency before relocating to Newport News in 2014. There, she served as a Special Education teacher for three years before gaining admission to the Virginia State Bar. She briefly practiced law with Mulkey, Forbes, Reid & Barton in Newport News before returning to teaching to raise her family. In 2020, she ventured into solo practice, focusing on Estate Planning while continuing to teach.
Beyond her professional endeavors, Ms. Alvey finds joy in planning magical Disney trips for her loved ones and challenging herself with marathon training. However, her greatest pleasure comes from spending quality time with her family. As a compassionate advocate with the heart of a teacher, Ms. Alvey is committed to simplifying the estate planning process, empowering individuals to secure their family’s future with confidence and peace of mind. She aims to create a lasting legacy and invites individuals to reach out to embark on a journey toward protecting their loved ones.
Education
- Urbana University, Bachelor of Science in Sports Management (2003)
- Indiana Wesleyan University, Special Education/P.E./Health Teaching License (2007)
- Ave Maria School of Law School (J.D.) 2012
- Old Dominion University, Master of Science in Education Administration and Leadership
Admissions
- Florida Bar, 2014
- Virginia Bar, 2017
Contact Information
- Phone: 757-873-8773 ext. 105
- Email: calvey@ibglaw.com
Christie L. Alvey
Biography
Ms. Alvey was born and raised in Indiana. She closed her small law firm in 2020 to join the firm in 2021. She attended law school at Ave Maria School of Law in Florida, which awarded her a Juris Doctorate in 2012. After law school she worked for a non-profit agency with juvenile offenders in Florida. She relocated to Newport News in 2014 and worked as a Special Education teacher for York County School division for 3 years before admission to the Virginia State Bar. As a Virginia attorney, she practiced briefly with Mulkey, Forbes, Reed & Barton in Newport News before returning to teaching to raise her family. In 2020 she started her own firm focusing on Estate Planning while also teaching. She’s pleased to be practicing law again full time and to be in a place where she can exercise the skills she’s built in a busy law firm environment. Ms. Alvey was born and raised in Indiana. She closed her small law firm in 2020 to join the firm in 2021. She attended law school at Ave Maria School of Law in Florida, which awarded her a Juris Doctorate in 2012. After law school she worked for a non-profit agency with juvenile offenders in Florida. She relocated to Newport News in 2014 and worked as a Special Education teacher for York County School division for 3 years before admission to the Virginia State Bar. As a Virginia attorney, she practiced briefly with Mulkey, Forbes, Reed & Barton in Newport News before returning to teaching to raise her family. In 2020 she started her own firm focusing on Estate Planning while also teaching. She’s pleased to be practicing law again full time and to be in a place where she can exercise the skills she’s built in a busy law firm environment.
Education
- Urbana University, Bachelor of Science in Sports Management (2003)
- Indiana Wesleyan University, Special Education/P.E./Health Teaching License (2007)
- Ave Maria School of Law School (J.D.) 2012
- Old Dominion University, Master of Science in Education Administration and Leadership
Admissions
- Florida Bar, 2014
- Virginia Bar, 2017
Memberships
- Newport News Bar Association
- Virginia State Bar
- Florida State Bar
Practice Areas
- Estate Planning
- Estate Administration
- Probate
- Real Estate
- Corporations, Corporate Matters, and Contracts
Contact Information
- Phone: 757-873-8773 ext. 105
- Email: calvey@ibglaw.com
Years of Experience
- Real Estate Closings
- Litigation
- Contracts
- Estate Planning
- Negotiations
- Title Insurance Issues
