Terry Davis, Esq.

Attorney

Qualifications

Over 35 years of experience in family law, probate, real estate law, contracts, employment law, personal injury, constitutional law, municipal law, and general civil litigation from 1982 - Present.

Board Certified in Civil Trial Law by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization 1991 - Present

Licensed and Admitted to practice before the Texas Supreme Court and:

• Federal Court in the Western District of Texas
• Federal Court in the Southern District of Texas
• Federal Court in the Northern District of Texas
• Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals 

University of Texas at Austin School of Law - May, 1979

Honors - Juris Doctorate Degree

Accolades

• Texas Law Review
• Outstanding Oral Advocate
• Outstanding First Year Law Student
• Outstanding Second Year Law Student
• Faculty Appointment Committee

University of Texas at Austin - August, 1975

Highest Honors - Bachelor of Science Degree, Aerospace Engineering

Accolades

• Graduated 1st in class
• Engineering Scholar 1974
• Engineering Scholar 1975
• Phi Kappa Phi Honor Society

ATTORNEY YEARS SELF-EMPLOYED (1994 - PRESENT)

Terry Davis & Associates, Attorney at Law - Local / Central Texas / Statewide

I have practiced law in several areas including family, probate, wills, civil litigation, wrongful death, real estate, employment law, municipal law, constitutional law, and torts under the Texas Tort Claims Act. I have represented clients from across the State of Texas. I have litigation experience in state court and the federal courts of the United States judicial districts.

ATTORNEY YEARS EMPLOYED (1990 - 94)

Walker & Satterthwaite Austin, Texas

In 1990, I joined the Law Offices of Arthur Walker which later became Walker & Satterthwaite. I practiced five years as a contract attorney for the Texas Municipal League representing cities litigating municipal law issues regarding condemnation, real estate, employment law, and torts under the Texas Tort Claims Act. I served as defense counsel for various cities in Central Texas including Round Rock, Westlake Hills, Temple, Somerville, and Austin.

ATTORNEY YEARS SELF-EMPLOYED (1982 - 89)

Law Offices of Terry Davis Austin, Texas

In 1982, I established my firm. I represented both Plaintiffs and Defendants in contract disputes, family law matters, real estate matters, personal injury cases, and civil rights litigation. I represented First City Bank in document preparation for its real estate loans. I represented individuals in closings for Lawyer’s Title Company. I was co-bond counsel for the City of Austin.

ATTORNEY & CLAIMS OFFICER (1979- 82)

United States Air Force Bergstrom AFB, Texas

I prosecuted criminal matters. 

I was responsible for hospital recovery claims for the United States Air Force at Bergstrom AFB, Austin, Texas. I was the supervisor of the Claims Unit and we collected over one million dollars in third party claims. Bergstrom AFB was the leading Air Force Base (worldwide) in total dollars recovered in hospital recovery claims from 1980-1982.

UNITED STATES AIR FORCE : CAPTAIN - HONORABLE DISCHARGE, 1982

• Williamson County Bar Association
• Past member: Federal Magistrate Committee
• Past member: Administrative Procedures Committee for the United States District Court, Western
  

• Planning & Zoning Commission Chairman, 2005 - 2007
• LISD - Leadership Leander 2005-2006
• Former President of the Board of Directors - Greater Leander Chamber of Commerce
• LISD 2002 Citizen’s Facility Advisory Committee
• 1998 Leander Strategic Planning Committee
• 1996 Williamson County Bond Advisory Committee
• Austin Symphony - Board of Directors 1985
• Capital City Chamber of Commerce - President, 1985
• Austin Chamber of Commerce - Leadership Austin 1983-1984