Atty. Michael R. Davis

Atty. Michael R. Davis

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Portsmouth Portsmouth 35 yrs experience 35 year
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Profile Summary

About Michael R. Davis at a glance

Michael R. Davis is an Associate based in Portsmouth, Virginia, practicing at The Moody Law Firm, Inc.. They have 35+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1991. Their practice focuses on car accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, employment, and motorcycle. Admitted to practice in Virginia (1991), U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia (1991), West Virginia (2008), and U.S. District Court, Southern District of West Virginia U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit (2008). Educated at Marshall-Wythe School of Law, College of William & Mary (J.D., 1991) and College of William & Mary (B.A., 1988). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Portsmouth, VA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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Practice Areas Explained

Michael R. Davis's Areas of Practice

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

Car Accidents

Hurt in a car crash? Car accident lawyers fight insurance companies for fair compensation — free consult, no fee unless you win.

Michael R. Davis is one of 36,807 car accidents attorneys indexed nationally. Browse car accidents attorneys in Virginia →

Wrongful Death

Michael R. Davis is one of 31,253 wrongful death attorneys indexed nationally. Browse wrongful death attorneys in Virginia →

Personal Injury

Personal injury attorneys help accident victims recover compensation for medical bills, lost wages, and pain & suffering. Most work on contingency — no fee unless you win.

Michael R. Davis is one of 264,852 personal injury attorneys indexed nationally. Browse personal injury attorneys in Virginia →

Employment Law

Employment lawyers represent workers in wrongful termination, discrimination, harassment, wage & hour disputes, and severance negotiations.

Michael R. Davis is one of 169,120 employment attorneys indexed nationally. Browse employment attorneys in Virginia →

Motorcycle Accidents

Michael R. Davis is one of 11,237 motorcycle attorneys indexed nationally. Browse motorcycle attorneys in Virginia →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Virginia

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Michael R. Davis

Where is Michael R. Davis's law office located?
Michael R. Davis's law practice is located in Portsmouth, Virginia. The firm is The Moody Law Firm, Inc.. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Michael R. Davis handle?
Michael R. Davis focuses on car accidents, wrongful death, personal injury, employment, motorcycle. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Virginia.
How long has Michael R. Davis practiced law?
Michael R. Davis has 35+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1991.
Where did Michael R. Davis go to law school?
Michael R. Davis earned their education at (J.D., 1991); (B.A., 1988).
How can I contact Michael R. Davis for a consultation?
You can contact Michael R. Davis directly through this profile page. Click "Ask the Attorney" to submit a question, or "Schedule a Consultation" to book a meeting. Most claimed-profile attorneys respond within one business day.
What awards or recognition has Michael R. Davis received?
Michael R. Davis's notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
Marshall-Wythe School of Law, College of William & Mary
- 1991
B.A.
College of William & Mary
- 1988

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Virginia
Admitted: 1991
U.S. District Court, Eastern District of Virginia
Admitted: 1991
West Virginia
Admitted: 2008
U.S. District Court, Southern District of West Virginia U.S. Court of Appeals, Fourth Circuit
Admitted: 2008

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