Our dedicated team of attorneys, paralegals, clerks and administrative staff at Davis Law Group (DLG) are ready to assist you with your legal questions and needs from real estate transactions to estate plans to the adoption process and more, our team has a diverse background of experience and expertise.
Douglas W. Davis
Education: BA, Oral Roberts University J.D., O.W. Coburn School of Law at Oral Roberts University Areas of Focus: Trust and Estate planning Wealth Preservation planning Business planning and succession Commercial Transactions Community Involvement: Executive Board of Directors, Towne Bank Chesapeake
SuAnne Hardee Bryant
Education: B.A. cum laude in Social Sciences, Virginia Wesleyan College J.D., California Western School of Law Admissions: Virginia State Bar North Carolina State Bar United States District Court – Eastern District of VA United States Court of Appeals for the
Douglas H. Cook
Education: B.A. 1978, Magna cum laude, Miami University J.D. 1983, with Honors, Ohio State University College of Law Admissions: Arizona State Bar Virginia State Bar District of Columbia Bar Association Areas of Focus: Tort Nonprofit and Charitable Law Tax Exemption
Stephen Haynes
Education: Pre-law, Emmanuel College J.D., Regent University Admissions: Virginia State Bar Areas of Focus: Estate Planning Commercial Real Estate Business Set-up and Succession Planning Elder Law Community Involvement & Awards: PHC Foundation Board – Secretary Chesapeake Regional Foundation Board –
Jeff Coombs
Education: J.D., Regent University School of Law Admissions: Virginia State bar Areas of Focus: Representation of nonprofit organizations Community Involvement: Currently: Member, Alumni Board of Regent University School of Law Member, American Mensa Member, Wesleyan Theological Society Formerly: Adjunct Professor,
Grant Hurley
Education: J.D., Regent University School of Law Areas of Focus: Estate Planning Estate Administration Trust Administration Community Involvement: Board of Directors, Tidewater Arts Outreach Member, Great Bridge Rotary Club Professional Background: After law school, I worked primarily with financial institutions
Christen Davis
Education: Tidewater Community College Areas of Focus: Estate and Trust Planning Asset Protection Entity Formation Commercial Transactions Community Involvement: Member of my church Volunteer, Local Food Pantry Professional Background: Before coming to DLG, I worked as the Accounting Manager at
Lauren Baust
Education: BA, Longwood University Areas of Focus: Litigation Family Law Guardianships Adoptions Employment Law Community Involvement: Active member of my church Professional Background: Prior to coming to work at Davis Law Group, I worked as a recruiter for a staffing
Rebecca Garnsey
Areas of Focus: Commercial Transactions Real Estate Community Involvement: I enjoy volunteering with the Roc Solid Foundation Professional Background: Before coming to DLG, I was a loan post closer for 2 years for a mortgage finance company. Prior to being
Melissa Smith
Areas of Focus: Estate and Trust Planning Community Involvement: Active member of my church Professional Background: Before coming to Davis Law Group, I worked as a General Manager at a sign company, managing and overseeing sales, design and production quality.
Karen Nootnagel
Areas of Focus: Oversee and responsible for law firm accounting, cash management, financial transactions, management of trust and bank accounts, coordination of payroll with third party provider, billing of clients and collection of accounts receivable. Community Involvement: I am an
Nicole Capomaggi
Education: BS and HR Management Certificate, University of Phoenix Areas of Focus: Client relations Office maintenance Marketing management Community Involvement: Active member and volunteer at my church Participant, Local Food Pantry and Clothing Closet Professional Background: Before coming to DLG,
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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
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
Estate Planning for Millennials: The Time is Now
As a millennial, you are contributing to the workforce in a major way and are making positive changes in the world around you. We understand that your concerns may differ from someone of a different generation, and we are here to help you craft an estate plan that
