Local Advocacy
October 2025
We were pleased to be a sponsor of the Chesapeake Wine Festival.
Clients, employees and guests enjoyed the many tasting and vendor booths, as well as a delicious spread and beverage selection in our chalet. It’s a fun annual event benefitting several local charities.
We are excited to share that the Chesapeake Rotary awarded the following local charities:
- CHIP – $10,000
- Charities Inc. – $10,000
- Young Life Chesapeake – $7,500
- Boys and Girls Club – $10,000
- Chesapeake Rotary Charities – $35,000
- Chesapeake Public Schools Educational Foundation – $10,000
We hope to see you at the 2026 Chesapeake Wine Festival. It will take place October 10, 2026, Rain or Shine!
Online Webinars
Davis Law Group is offers free online webinars.
Past workshops viewable on YouTube:
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
Our dedicated team of attorneys, paralegals, clerks and administrative staff at Davis Law Group 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
Attorney, Managing Partner
SuAnne Hardee Bryant
Attorney
Douglas H. Cook
Attorney, of Counsel
Stephen Haynes
Attorney
Grant Hurley
Attorney
Christen Davis
Senior Paralegal
Lauren Baust
Paralegal
Rebecca Garnsey
Paralegal
Amber Barbeau
Paralegal
Karen Nootnagel
Comptroller
Nicole Capomaggi
Receptionist/Client Liaison
How Our Law Firm Does and Does NOT Use AI
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How a Legal Separation Should Operate Prior to Divorce in Virginia
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Why Adding Your Child to Your Bank Account Could Backfire
It might seem like a simple fix if you’re getting older or maybe just want a little help keeping track of bills. Your son or daughter is right there and happy to help, so you head to the bank, add them as a joint owner on your checking
