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Legal Solutions in a Complex World — It’s All About Peace of Mind. ™

Founded in 1989 by attorney Doug Davis, Davis Law Group has spent more than three decades helping individuals, families, and businesses throughout Hampton Roads and beyond find clarity and confidence in the legal process. From the beginning, our mission has been simple: deliver exceptional, people-focused legal services that prioritize understanding, trust, and results.

A People-First Approach

What sets Davis Law Group apart is how we define service. We don’t just handle cases — we create experiences. Whether you’re planning your estate, forming a business, navigating a difficult family matter, or managing a real-estate transaction, you’ll find a team that listens first, explains clearly, and guides you every step of the way.

Our clients value not only our technical expertise but the peace of mind that comes from knowing their legal team genuinely cares. It’s a relationship built on communication, creativity, and respect — the foundations of every positive outcome we achieve.

The DLG Experience: Front Stage and Back Stage

For more than 35 years, our firm has followed a philosophy that shapes how we serve every client: the Front Stage / Back Stage approach.

    • Front Stage: This is what our clients, partners, and community experience every time they interact with us — from the friendliness of your first phone call to the clarity of our advice and the professionalism of our results. Every point of contact reflects our commitment to creating value through leadership, relationships, and creative problem-solving.

We focus on understanding each client’s Dangers, Opportunities, and Strengths, so we can help eliminate what keeps them up at night, capture what moves them forward, and reinforce what they do best. Every member of the team is committed to making each client encounter personal, thoughtful, and seamlessly professional.

    • Back Stage: Behind the scenes, our attorneys and staff work together to make sure that client experience is consistent. We invest in systems, communication, and continual learning that allow our team to collaborate efficiently and leverage each member’s unique abilities and expertise. Every back-stage process — from document management to team coordination — exists for one reason: to support the front-stage experience and deliver consistent, meaningful results.

This dual-stage mindset ensures that clients don’t just receive legal documents or courtroom representation — they receive a holistic, well-orchestrated experience that turns complexity into clarity.

Creating Value Beyond the Case

Our work is guided by three core values:

    • Leadership: Providing clear direction and trustworthy counsel.
    • Relationship: Building genuine connections rooted in respect and understanding.
    • Creativity: Crafting practical, forward-thinking solutions to every legal challenge.

These principles guide not just what we do, but how we do it — from the front office to the courtroom.

Proudly Serving Hampton Roads and Beyond

Located in Wynngate Business Park in the Greenbrier area of Chesapeake, Davis Law Group serves clients throughout Norfolk, Virginia Beach, Portsmouth, Suffolk, Smithfield, Williamsburg, Hampton, Newport News, and across Virginia and North Carolina.

If you’re looking for a firm that sees the person behind the paperwork, understands the power of preparation, and has a proven history of excellence, then reach out to DLG today.

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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

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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

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Elder Law

Elder Law – Guiding You and Your Family through the Complexities of Aging At DLG, our Family Legacy Process© doesn’t stop after you set up your estate

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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,

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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.

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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

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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

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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

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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

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Adoptions

Over the past several years we have helped a number of families work through the complexities of domestic and international adoption in virtually every scenario you can

Douglas W. Davis
Attorney, Managing Partner
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
Amber Barbeau
Paralegal
Karen Nootnagel
Comptroller
Nicole Capomaggi
Receptionist/Client Liaison

Behind the Curtain: How Davis Law Group Delivers a Better Client Experience

At Davis Law Group, our goal is simple: every client should walk away feeling confident, cared for, and fully understood. Since 1989, we’ve refined a process that ensures that happens each and every time for our clients across the Hampton Roads region. We think of our work in

Why We Sometimes Charge Consultation Fees — and Why They’re Worth It

At Davis Law Group, we understand that reaching out to an attorney for the first time is a big step. Whether you’re navigating a family matter, handling the administration of a loved one’s estate, or planning for your own future, you want to be confident that your time

How Long Does a Contested Divorce Take in Virginia?

One of the most common questions we get from clients pursuing divorce proceedings is: “How long will this take?” The answer can vary widely and depend on the type of divorce you’re pursuing. If you and your spouse disagree on important issues like custody, property division, or support,