Davis Law Group was founded in 1989 by Doug Davis. He started the firm after a successful career with a national constitutional litigation firm. His goal to provide excellent, customer-oriented legal services has continued to grow with a focus on providing clients with a unique experience.
We focus on value creation by providing our clients and referral sources with a unique experience in three ways: Leadership; Relationship; and Creativity. We accomplish this by staying current and addressing our client’s Dangers, Opportunities and Strengths.
Opportunities: what are their biggest opportunities to be focused on and captured?
Dangers: what keeps them up at night; what are the biggest dangers to be eliminated?
Strengths: where are they confident – what strengths can be reinforced and maximized?
Our goal is to provide problem solving solutions, impart confidence, make complex issues understandable and provide legal protection through technical expertise. For our clients “Legal Solutions in a complex world – It’s all about peace of mind™.”
We are proud of our growth and even more proud of how we have helped our clients experience success in their endeavors.
We are located in Wynngate Business Park in the Greenbrier area of Chesapeake, Virginia and serve the entire Hampton Roads area including Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Hampton, Newport News, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Smithfield and Williamsburg. Regional clients include businesses and individuals throughout the Commonwealth of Virginia and North Carolina.
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Estate & Trust Planning
Estate Planning is essentially the process of preserving and protecting your assets and property during your lifetime, then providing instructions for them to be passed on to
Corporate and Business Transactions
At Davis Law Group we have a unique perspective in our corporate and business law practice. Most "corporate" law firms focus on serving the business rather than
Probate & Trust Administration
When a close relative or friend dies, there are several important legal and taxation matters to be addressed. Depending on how property and other assets are titled,
Civil Litigation
Representing a client involved in business disputes, contract disputes, including mediation, arbitration, or civil litigation in court, is a big responsibility -- one we don't take lightly.
Church and Non-Profit Organizations
Church and non-profit law requires a special understanding of the issues and challenges that face non-profit and religious institutions. The legal advice that best serves business and
Commercial Real Estate Transactions
At Davis Law Group we understand that the commercial real estate process can be one of the most stressful events our clients will ever experience. Hampton Roads
Family Law & Collaborative Practice
The attorneys at Davis Law Group have extensive experience in representing individuals who find themselves in the middle of broken relationships, and we are effective advocates when
Employment Law
Few relationships impact our daily lives as much as the relationships we have at our workplaces. For most people, it is the place they spend the majority
Douglas W. Davis
Attorney, Managing Partner
SuAnne Hardee Bryant
Attorney
Douglas H. Cook
Attorney, of Counsel
Stephen Haynes
Attorney
Jeff Coombs
Attorney, Nonprofit Practice Leader
Grant Hurley
Attorney
Christen Davis
Senior Paralegal
Lauren Baust
Paralegal
Rebecca Garnsey
Paralegal
Melissa Smith
Paralegal
Karen Nootnagel
Comptroller
Nicole Capomaggi
Receptionist/Client Liaison
Why Snow White’s Father Should Have Had an Estate Plan
Many of us are familiar with the story of Snow White and the seven dwarfs. Central to the story is the relationship between Snow White and her stepmother. After losing his wife, the king decided to marry again to provide a motherly influence for his daughter, Snow White.
The Perils of Joint Property
People often set up bank accounts or real estate so that they own them jointly with a spouse or other family member. The appeal of joint ownership, specifically with survivorship rights, is that when one owner dies, the other owner(s) will automatically inherit the property without it having
How the SECURE 2.0 Act May Affect Your 529 Plan
By now, you have likely heard about the Setting Every Community Up for Retirement Enhancement Act of 2019 (SECURE Act) and the SECURE 2.0 Act of 2022 (part of the Consolidated Appropriations Act, 2023). These pieces of legislation were created to encourage Americans to save for retirement and
