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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 imagine. The adoption practice area at Davis Law is one of our strongest,
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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 corporate clients does not always transition to churches and other religious or not
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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. Properly preparing a case for trial is an endeavor requiring the complete focus
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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 is a growing community with an ever-changing real estate market. Our goal is
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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 the business owner. Our approach is to build relationships with and serve the
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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 planning documents. We work with families to ensure that the assets you have
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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 of their time. Because of the strong personal and financial connections to the
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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 the next generation in the most effective manner possible. Estate Planning is meant
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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 the time comes to protect their interests. Unfortunately many of the aspects of
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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, you may need to initiate probate proceedings. Probate is a court process designed
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Douglas W. Davis
Attorney, Managing PartnerSuAnne Hardee Bryant
AttorneyDouglas H. Cook
Attorney, of CounselJake Balderson
AttorneyStephen Haynes
AttorneyJeff Coombs
Attorney, Nonprofit Practice LeaderChristen Davis
Senior ParalegalJacob Tise
ParalegalLauren Baust
ParalegalRebecca Garnsey
ParalegalMelissa Smith
ParalegalKaren Nootnagel
ComptrollerNicole Capomaggi
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Comprehensive estate planning involves more than just planning for your legacy after your death, by avoiding probate, and reducing taxes. Good estate planning also appoints people to make legal, financial, and medical decisions for you if you are alive but unable to make those decisions for yourself.
Estate Planning Tips for Business Executives
As a business executive, you are used to strategizing and creating goals as part of your job. But have you devoted time to strategizing and creating goals to protect yourself and your loved ones? If not, we are here to help you address some of the goals business
Estate Administration Details that TV and Movies Get Wrong
While television and movies provide great entertainment, they are not always factual. Even shows based on real events are not entirely accurate. Creators of television programs and movies will often alter details of a story or situation to provide an enjoyable experience. Because of these widespread embellishments, people