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,
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
Our Team
Douglas W. Davis
Attorney, Managing PartnerSuAnne Hardee Bryant
AttorneyDouglas H. Cook
Attorney, of CounselJake Balderson
AttorneyStephen Haynes
AttorneyJeff Coombs
Attorney, Nonprofit Practice LeaderConor Flaherty
AttorneyChristen Davis
Senior ParalegalJacob Tise
ParalegalLauren Baust
ParalegalRebecca Garnsey
ParalegalMelissa Smith
ParalegalKaren Nootnagel
ComptrollerNicole Capomaggi
Receptionist/Client LiaisonHow the Unrelated Business Income Tax Can Affect Nonprofits
Tax-exempt 501(c)(3) organizations must operate primarily to achieve religious, charitable, scientific, or educational purposes and may not carry on more than an insubstantial amount of commercial activity unrelated to its charitable purposes. Nonetheless, income generated from insubstantial trades or businesses may be subject to a federal unrelated business
What to Know About Group Tax Exemptions
The IRS offers group exemptions whereby a central organization’s federal tax exemption will apply to its subordinates and obviate any need of the subordinates to separately apply for exemption. Rather than each organization receiving an individual exemption letter, a group exemption letter is sent to the central organization.
Protections Religious Groups Have in Employment Decisions
There are two main protections afforded to religious employers: the ministerial exception and Title VII’s coreligionist exception. These protections extend only to certain employment decisions and do not insulate religious institutions from other general laws, such as tort and contract law. Ministerial Exception The ministerial exception is derived