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Atty. Kenneth Allen Davis

Atty. Kenneth Allen Davis

Kenneth A. Davis is Managing Partner with the law firm of Boykin Davis & Smiley.

Columbia Columbia 33 yrs experience 33 year
Call (839) 213-4051 Book Appointment

Profile Summary

About Kenneth Allen Davis at a glance

Kenneth Allen Davis is a Managing Partner based in Columbia, South Carolina, practicing at Boykin & Davis LLC. They have 33+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1993. Their practice focuses on business, real estate, litigation, education, and government. Admitted to practice in South Carolina (1993) and U.S. District Court, District of South Carolina (2003). Educated at South Carolina, University of (B.S. Business, 1990). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Active member of Richland County and American Bar Associations South Carolina Bar (Member, Sections on: Government Law Real Estate Employment Law Small Business) NSBA Council of School Attorneys South Carolina Defense Trial Attorneys' Association. Serands clients in Columbia, SC and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

About

  • Kenneth A. Davis is Managing Partner with the law firm of Boykin Davis & Smiley
  • Kenneth attended the University of South Carolina where he received his Bachelor of Science in Business Administration and his Juris Doctorate from the University of South Carolina School of Law
  • After graduating from law school, Kenneth initially worked as a staff attorney with the Office of Senate Research for the South Carolina State Senate
  • Subsequently, he served as the Director of Research for the Senate Medical Affairs Committee and as staff counsel with the Senate Judiciary Committee
  • He served as a key staff member in crafting enabling legislation on a variety of issues, including the State lottery
  • He served as counsel and primary staff person for the African American History Monument Commission, which oversaw the erection of a $1.1 million monument on the South Carolina State House grounds, and as counsel to the Strom Thurmond Monument Commission, which oversaw the erection of a monument on the State House grounds to honor the late United States Senator from South Carolina
  • Kenneth practices in all areas of school law, labor and employment law, local governmental law, business, litigation, and workers’ compensation defense

Practice Areas Explained

Kenneth Allen Davis's Areas of Practice

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

Business & Corporate Law

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

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Real Estate Law

Real estate attorneys handle home purchases, sales, commercial transactions, title disputes, and landlord-tenant matters.

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Civil Litigation

Civil litigation attorneys for breach of contract, business disputes, civil rights, and class action lawsuits.

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Education Law

Education attorneys for special education (IEP), school discipline, Title IX, and student rights.

Kenneth Allen Davis is one of 24,079 education attorneys indexed nationally. Browse education attorneys in South Carolina →

Government & Administrative Law

Attorneys for administrative law, agency hearings, government contracts, licensing, and public benefits.

Kenneth Allen Davis is one of 132,225 government attorneys indexed nationally. Browse government attorneys in South Carolina →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in South Carolina

Practicing law in South Carolina. Legal matters in South Carolina are governed by state-specific rules of civil and criminal procedure, statutes of limitations, and substantive law. Cases originating in Columbia are typically filed in the local municipal court or the appropriate South Carolina state district court, depending on subject matter and amount in controversy. An attorney licensed in South Carolina 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 South Carolina courts without local counsel or pro hac vice admission.

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Kenneth Allen Davis

Where is Kenneth Allen Davis's law office located?
Kenneth Allen Davis's law practice is located in Columbia, South Carolina. The firm is Boykin & Davis LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Kenneth Allen Davis handle?
Kenneth Allen Davis focuses on business, real estate, litigation, education, government. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in South Carolina.
How long has Kenneth Allen Davis practiced law?
Kenneth Allen Davis has 33+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1993.
Where did Kenneth Allen Davis go to law school?
Kenneth Allen Davis earned their education at (B.S. Business, 1990).
How can I contact Kenneth Allen Davis for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has Kenneth Allen Davis received?
Kenneth Allen Davis's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

B.S. Business
South Carolina, University of
- 1990

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

South Carolina
Admitted: 1993
U.S. District Court, District of South Carolina
Admitted: 2003

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