Atty. James Willard Davis, Jr.

Atty. James Willard Davis, Jr.

James Willard Davis, Jr. is a lawyer practicing administrative law, bankruptcy, commercial and 7 other areas of law. James received a A.B. degree from Loyola College, Woodstock College in 1951, and has been licensed for 68 years.

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About James Willard Davis, Jr. at a glance

James Willard Davis, Jr. is a Member based in Westminster, Maryland, practicing at Davis, Murphy & Stone, LLP. They have 68+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1958. Their practice focuses on wills, trusts, probate, estate planning, and business. Admitted to practice in Maryland (1958) and District of Columbia (1959). Educated at Georgetown University (J.D., 1958) and Loyola College, Woodstock College (A.B. Licentiate, 1951). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Carroll County (President, 1973), Maryland State and American Bar Associations. Serands clients in Westminster, MD and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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  • James Willard Davis, Jr. is a lawyer practicing administrative law, bankruptcy, commercial and 7 other areas of law
  • James received a A.B. degree from Loyola College, Woodstock College in 1951, and has been licensed for 68 years
  • James practices at Davis, Murphy & Stone, LLP in Westminster, MD

Practice Areas Explained

James Willard Davis, Jr.'s Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases James Willard Davis, Jr. handles, with a brief overview of what that area of law covers.

Wills

James Willard Davis, Jr. is one of 34,541 wills attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wills attorneys in Maryland →

Trusts

James Willard Davis, Jr. is one of 104,171 trusts attorneys indexed nationally. Browse trusts attorneys in Maryland →

Probate

James Willard Davis, Jr. is one of 128,014 probate attorneys indexed nationally. Browse probate attorneys in Maryland →

Estate Planning & Probate

An estate planning attorney prepares wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and healthcare directives to protect your family and pass on your assets.

James Willard Davis, Jr. is one of 226,536 estate planning attorneys indexed nationally. Browse estate planning attorneys in Maryland →

Business & Corporate Law

Business attorneys advise founders and growing companies on entity formation, contracts, financing, M&A, and dispute resolution.

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Maryland

Practicing law in Maryland. Legal matters in Maryland are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Westminster are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate Maryland state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in Maryland brings working knowledge of local procedural deadlines, judicial practices in this andnue, and the substantive law that applies to cases brought here. Out-of-state attorneys generally cannot represent clients in Maryland courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about James Willard Davis, Jr.

Where is James Willard Davis, Jr.'s law office located?
James Willard Davis, Jr.'s law practice is located in Westminster, Maryland. The firm is Davis, Murphy & Stone, LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does James Willard Davis, Jr. handle?
James Willard Davis, Jr. focuses on wills, trusts, probate, estate planning, business. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Maryland.
How long has James Willard Davis, Jr. practiced law?
James Willard Davis, Jr. has 68+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1958.
Where did James Willard Davis, Jr. go to law school?
James Willard Davis, Jr. earned their education at (J.D., 1958); (A.B. Licentiate, 1951).
How can I contact James Willard Davis, Jr. for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has James Willard Davis, Jr. received?
James Willard Davis, Jr.'s notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Georgetown University
- 1958
A.B. Licentiate
Loyola College, Woodstock College
- 1951

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Maryland
Admitted: 1958
District of Columbia
Admitted: 1959

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