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 & Awards: Selected for Top Lawyers of

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: Selected for Top Lawyers of 2022-2025, Coastal Virginia Magazine PHC

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

Kari Ann Hedwall
Education: Bachelors of Science in Business Administration with a concentration in Finance; The University of Tennessee at Martin; Summa Cum Laude Juris Doctorate; Regent University School of Law Admissions Virginia State Bar United States Court Eastern District of Virginia United

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.

Amber Barbeau
Education: Tidewater Community College, General Paralegal Studies Certification Community Involvement: Volunteer with REACH, Inc. (Reading Enriches All Children) Volunteer with my son’s school and extra-curricular activities, such as Team Mom for his soccer team Professional Background: Before coming to Davis

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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Tenant/Landlord
While disagreements inevitably arise, our goal is to ensure those conflicts are minimized by careful crafting and foresight based upon experience. At Davis Law Group, our experts

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
Buying a Business that Includes Real Estate
Buying a business and purchasing real estate are two very different investments. Business ownership typically requires some management skills and knowledge about market conditions, consumer trends, staffing, and finances. Ownership of real estate, on the other hand, requires considerable due diligence up front but generally offers passive growth
Critical Asset Protection Tips to Enact Now
It is a common misconception that only affluent families and individuals in high-risk professions require an asset protection plan. In reality, anyone can be subject to litigation. Incidents such as car accidents, foreclosures, unpaid medical bills, or injuries sustained by tenants can result in monetary judgments that could
Commercial Space: Should You Lease or Buy?
The location of your small business is a critical determinant of its success or failure. Factors such as accessibility to customers, vendors, and employees, proximity to competitors, and zoning restrictions are essential considerations. Once the optimal location for your business has been identified, the subsequent decision is whether