Bing Edwards

Partner

Bing Edwards founded Fortif Law Partners after 18 years at a larger Birmingham law firm because he wanted to build a different kind of practice.

The idea was simple but important: A law firm should be organized around strengthening clients, not around feeding departments, filling quotas, or putting names on the door. Fortif was built to give clients experienced judgment, collaborative problem-solving, and practical counsel from lawyers who stay close to the matter.

Since founding Fortif in 2017, Bing has helped grow the firm from one lawyer into a team serving companies, founders, foundations, utilities, research parks, economic development organizations, and families across Alabama and the Southeast. His work spans corporate transactions, capital strategy, economic development, real estate, startup funding, public policy, and strategic planning.

Education

  • New York University School of Law, LL.M. in Taxation, 1998

  • The University of Alabama School of Law, J.D., summa cum laude, 1996

  • Vanderbilt University, B.A. in Math and History, cum laude, 1993

Community Involvement

  • Leadership Alabama, Class XXIV of 2014

  • Leadership Birmingham, Class of 2007

  • Rotary Club of Birmingham, Board of Directors & Secretary

  • Church of the Cross, Member

  • Propel, Secretary

  • Bronze Valley Corp., Secretary

  • Community Foundation of Greater Birmingham, Board of Directors

  • Birmingham Zoo, Board of Directors

  • Hispanic Interest Coalition of Alabama, Board of Directors

  • Alabama State Bar Section on Taxation, Past Chair

  • Birmingham Bar Business Law Section, Past Chair

Recognitions

Best Lawyers in America

  • Venture Capital Law — “Lawyer of the Year” in Birmingham (2025)

  • Economic Development — “Lawyer of the Year” in Birmingham (2020)

  • Tax Litigation and Controversy — “Lawyer of the Year” in Birmingham (2019)

  • Corporate Law — “Lawyer of the Year” in Birmingham (2018)

  • Tax Law (2009 to 2026)

  • Corporate Law (2011 to 2026)

  • Tax Litigation & Controversy (2012 to 2026)

  • Economic Development Law (2017 to 2026)

  • Business Organizations (2020 to 2026)

  • Venture Capital Law (2024 to 2026)

  • Mid-South Super Lawyers, Business/Corporate (2024 to 2026)

Licenses

  • Alabama

Contact

“I love the people I get to work with – lawyers, staff, and clients.”