Atty. William Daniel Davis, Esq.

Atty. William Daniel Davis, Esq.

Dan represents companies and individuals in a wide variety of commercial and business litigation and arbitration matters. He focuses on business format franchise, commercial contract, and business tort disputes.

Atlanta Atlanta 16 yrs experience 16 year
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Profile Summary

About William Daniel Davis, Esq. at a glance

William Daniel Davis, Esq. is a Partner based in Atlanta, Georgia, practicing at Ichter Davis, LLC. They have 16+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 2010. Their practice focuses on business, creditor rights, litigation, and adr. Admitted to practice in Georgia (2010) and North Carolina U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia (2020). Educated at University of Georgia School of Law (J.D., 2010) and University of West Georgia B.A. University of West Georgia M.P.A. (—). Recognitions include AV Preeminent. Serands clients in Atlanta, GA and the surrounding metropolitan area.

Verified attorney profile · Updated June 2026

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  • Dan represents companies and individuals in a wide variety of commercial and business litigation and arbitration matters
  • He focuses on business format franchise, commercial contract, and business tort disputes
  • Representative Work Defeating alter ego/piercing the corporate veil claims against sole shareholder of closely-held corporations following jury trial in which he was first chair
  • Obtaining summary judgment in favor of individual sued for fraudulently procuring and reselling seven figure amount of commercial shipping discounts from Federal Express
  • Successfully defending on appeal favorable judgment following bench trial in which he was first chair that barred creditor from splitting contract claims
  • Achieving a judgment against a party in breach of legal services contract following a jury trial in which he was first chair and ultimately collecting the majority of same short of appeal through supersedeas bond secured by the party’s commercial real estate
  • Halting the termination of a quick service restaurant franchise agreement despite repeated alleged operational defaults following a week-long American Arbitration Association evidentiary hearing in which he was first chair
  • Preventing a franchisor from recovering any monetary damages from a daycare franchisee that admittedly repudiated its franchise agreement following a jury trial in which he was first chair
  • Settling a seven figure commercial collection matter in Uniform Commercial Code, Article 2 dispute on behalf of an original equipment manufacturer following motion practice that resulted in discovery sanctions, partial summary judgment, and the exclusion of expert testimony on the opposing party’s counterclaims
  • Procuring a favorable award in an executive compensation dispute following an American Arbitration Association evidentiary hearing in which he was second chair
  • Prevailing on churning claim following a Financial Industry Regulatory Authority arbitration hearing in which he was second chair, and settling related tort claims in litigation following denial of registered investment advisory firm’s motion for summary judgment
  • Previous Experience Associate, Ichter Kresky & Associates, LLC Associate, Ichter Thomas, LLC Summer Associate, King & Spalding LLP Summer Associate, Adorno & Yoss LLC Clerk, Superior Court, Western Judicial Circuit Publications/Speaking Engagements The Legacy of Legacy (2016) How Do You Spell Relief: INJUNCTION (2012) What Does “Green” Mean?: Anthropogenic Climate Change, Geoengineering and International Environmental Law, Georgia Law Review (2009) Awards and Honors AV Preeminent® (2014-date) Finalist, National Debate Tournament Professional Activities Member, American Bar Association Member, State Bar of Georgia, Franchise & Distribution Section

Practice Areas Explained

William Daniel Davis, Esq.'s Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William Daniel Davis, Esq. 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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Creditor Rights & Collections

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Civil Litigation

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Mediation & Arbitration

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Georgia

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William Daniel Davis, Esq.

Where is William Daniel Davis, Esq.'s law office located?
William Daniel Davis, Esq.'s law practice is located in Atlanta, Georgia. The firm is Ichter Davis, LLC. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Daniel Davis, Esq. handle?
William Daniel Davis, Esq. focuses on business, creditor rights, litigation, adr. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Georgia.
How long has William Daniel Davis, Esq. practiced law?
William Daniel Davis, Esq. has 16+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 2010.
Where did William Daniel Davis, Esq. go to law school?
William Daniel Davis, Esq. earned their education at (J.D., 2010); (—).
How can I contact William Daniel Davis, Esq. for a consultation?
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What awards or recognition has William Daniel Davis, Esq. received?
William Daniel Davis, Esq.'s notable recognition includes: AV Preeminent.

Education

J.D.
University of Georgia School of Law
- 2010
University of West Georgia B.A. University of West Georgia M.P.A.
- In Progress

Awards

AV Preeminent

Bar Admissions

Georgia
Admitted: 2010
North Carolina U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Georgia
Admitted: 2020

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