Atty. William Dillard Davis II

Atty. William Dillard Davis II

William Dillard Davis II is a lawyer practicing mergers & acquisitions, securities law, private equity and 4 other areas of law. William received a B.A. degree from Franklin & Marshall College in 1995, and has been licensed for 27 years.

Houston Houston 27 yrs experience 27 year
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Profile Summary

About William Dillard Davis II at a glance

William Dillard Davis II is a Partner based in Houston, Texas, practicing at Baker & McKenzie LLP. They have 27+ years of legal experience, licensed to practice since 1999. Their practice focuses on business, m&a, and securities. Admitted to practice in New York (1999), Maryland (2000), and Texas (2001). Educated at Georgetown University Law Center (LL.M. University, 1999) and Franklin & Marshall College (B.A. English, 1995). Active member of Houston, New York State and Maryland State Bar Associations State Bar of Texas Federalist Society. Serands clients in Houston, TX and the surrounding metropolitan area.

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About

  • William Dillard Davis II is a lawyer practicing mergers & acquisitions, securities law, private equity and 4 other areas of law
  • William received a B.A. degree from Franklin & Marshall College in 1995, and has been licensed for 27 years
  • William practices at Baker & McKenzie LLP in Houston, TX

Practice Areas Explained

William Dillard Davis II's Areas of Practice

Each practice area below reflects the types of cases William Dillard Davis II 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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Mergers & Acquisitions

William Dillard Davis II is one of 49,731 m&a attorneys indexed nationally. Browse m&a attorneys in Texas →

Securities Law

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Jurisdictional Context

Why local counsel matters in Texas

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

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Frequently Asked

Common questions about William Dillard Davis II

Where is William Dillard Davis II's law office located?
William Dillard Davis II's law practice is located in Houston, Texas. The firm is Baker & McKenzie LLP. You can contact the office directly through this profile page.
What practice areas does William Dillard Davis II handle?
William Dillard Davis II focuses on business, m&a, securities. Each practice area listed reflects experience handling cases of that type in Texas.
How long has William Dillard Davis II practiced law?
William Dillard Davis II has 27+ years of legal experience and has been licensed since 1999.
Where did William Dillard Davis II go to law school?
William Dillard Davis II earned their education at (LL.M. University, 1999); (B.A. English, 1995).
How can I contact William Dillard Davis II for a consultation?
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Education

LL.M. University
Georgetown University Law Center
- 1999
B.A. English
Franklin & Marshall College
- 1995

Bar Admissions

New York
Admitted: 1999
Maryland
Admitted: 2000
Texas
Admitted: 2001

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