Atty. Paul N. Davis

Atty. Paul N. Davis

Paul is AV-rated by Martindale-Hubbell®. His practice is focused on environmental, commercial and financial services litigation.

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Profile Summary

About Paul N. Davis at a glance

Paul N. Davis is a business, litigation, and energy attorney based in Ridgeland, Mississippi, practicing at Butler Snow LLP. Admitted to practice in Texas, State Bar of Texas and Mississippi, The Mississippi Bar. Educated at Baylor University (J.D., 1979) and Baylor University (—, 1973). Recognitions include Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation (2026), Best Lawyers in America — Oil and Gas Law (2026), and Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus: (2026). Serands clients in Ridgeland, MS and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Paul is AV-rated by Martindale-Hubbell®
  • His practice is focused on environmental, commercial and financial services litigation

Practice Areas Explained

Paul N. Davis's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases Paul N. 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.

Paul N. Davis is one of 501,317 business attorneys indexed nationally. Browse business attorneys in Mississippi →

Civil Litigation

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

Paul N. Davis is one of 454,532 litigation attorneys indexed nationally. Browse litigation attorneys in Mississippi →

Energy & Utilities Law

Energy attorneys for oil & gas, renewables, utility regulation, and energy sector transactions.

Paul N. Davis is one of 36,230 energy attorneys indexed nationally. Browse energy attorneys in Mississippi →

Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Mississippi

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about Paul N. Davis

Where is Paul N. Davis's law office located?
Paul N. Davis's law practice is located in Ridgeland, Mississippi. The firm is Butler Snow LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does Paul N. Davis handle?
Paul N. Davis focuses on business, litigation, energy. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Mississippi.
Where did Paul N. Davis go to law school?
Paul N. Davis earned their education at (J.D., 1979); (—, 1973); (BS, 1972).
How can I contact Paul N. Davis for a consultation?
You can contact Paul N. 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 Paul N. Davis received?
Paul N. Davis's notable recognition includes: Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Oil and Gas Law; Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:; Best Lawyers in America — Litigation; Best Lawyers in America — Awards:.

Education

J.D.
Baylor University
- 1979
Baylor University
- 1973
BS
Baylor University
- 1972

Awards

Best Lawyers in America — Commercial Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Oil and Gas Law
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Special Focus:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Litigation
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — AV-rated, Martindale-Hubbell
- 2026
Best Lawyers in America — Mid-South Super Lawyers, Business Litigation
- 2026
Lawyer of the Year — Oil and Gas Law, Jackson (MS)
- 2022

Bar Admissions

Texas, State Bar of Texas
Mississippi, The Mississippi Bar

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