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
Jake Balderson
Education: BS in Finance – Oral Roberts University J.D., Regent University Areas of Focus: Estate Planning Estate Administration Trust Administration Community Involvement: Board Member, Oaktree Academy Professional Background: Jake has lived in the Hampton Roads area for twenty-seven years and
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: Board Member, Society of Financial Service Professionals My Story: Everyone has a
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,
Jacob Tise
Education: BS, Liberty University Areas of Focus: Estate and Trust Administration Community Involvement: Member of my church Volunteer with Neighborhood Professional Background: I worked in hospitality management and government sales before coming to Davis Law Group.
Lauren Baust
Education: BA, Longwood University Areas of Focus: Litigation 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 agency.
Marcie Kelly
Education: Paralegal Certification, Duke University M.A. Journalism, Regent University B.A. English Literature, Springfield College Areas of Focus: Estate Law Professional Background: Prior to working in the field of law, I worked as a trainer and curriculum writer in leadership development.
Sharon Mead Williams
Education: Paralegal Certification, Old Dominion University B.S. Psychology, Regent University M.S., Clinical Mental Health Counseling, Regent University Areas of Focus: Trust and Estate Administration Real Estate Domestic Law Licensed Title Underwriter Community Involvement: Active member at my church Volunteer, P.I.N.
Christen Davis
Education: Tidewater Community College Areas of Focus: Business Transactions Estate and Business Succession Planning Contracts Church Law Community Involvement: Member of my church Volunteer, Local Food Pantry Professional Background: Before coming to DLG, I worked as the Accounting Manager at
Michelle Temple
Education: BS, University of Maryland, Honors Areas of Focus: Corporate Law Non-Profit Law Community Involvement: Active member of my church Participate in local ministry work Professional Background: I have been the writer, editor, and content coordinator for Greenbrier Neighbors magazine
Melissa Smith
Areas of Focus: Client relations Office maintenance Marketing management 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
Vicky Banta
Area of Focus: Responsible for maintaining all of the law firm accounting, cash management, financial transactions and collections of accounts receivable.
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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
It’s Time to Talk Treatment: Advance Directives Come From Crucial Conversations
One of the hardest challenges in life is contemplating death. Yet it is very important to think carefully about the medical treatment we would want for that challenging time. Medical technology can now keep us alive long after we have ceased to enjoy a meaningful quality of life.
Three Types of Professional Assistance You May Need During a Divorce
If you decide that dissolution of the marriage is the only answer to your marital differences and that help to restore the marriage is no longer what you want or need, you may still need professional help to get on the right road, particularly when children are involved.
A Look at Wills and Their Significance
An estate plan specifies how your property will be distributed when you die and provides instructions regarding how to care for your dependents. If you have people who you love and care for, then creating a will for your peace of mind and their protection is the right
