About Pawnee
Biography
When women and men come to me for representation they experience a lawyer who is patient with them, seeks to understand, and processes what they are going through to come up with solutions; I meet your legal problem with compassion, immediately analyze it, craft strategies, and take actions that will protect your interests.
You should not have to fight your legal problems on your own. Choose a knowledgable, experienced attorney who will put your legal burden on her shoulders and carry it through to the end, using effective strategies.
Call me at or email to schedule a consultation.
Practice Areas
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Practice Areas
18 years
18 years
18 years
18 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Always
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Chat withLicenses
Licensed in District of Columbia for 18 years
State: District of Columbia
Acquired: 2008
No misconduct found
Licensed in Maryland for 19 years
State: Maryland
Acquired: 2006
No misconduct found
Location
P. A. Davis Law Office, LLC
4800 Hampden Lane, Suite 200, Bethesda, MD, 20814
P. A. Davis Law Office, LLC
1325 G Street NW, Suite 500, Washington, DC, 20005
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Pawnee A. Davis's Reviews
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13 Client Reviews
Showing 1 - 3 of 3 reviews | Practice Area Knowledge
Posted by anonymous | June 27, 2021 | Hired Attorney | Family
Family law
Pawnee Davis is an amazing family lawyer, I highly recommend her and if I ever need a lawyer again in md/dc I will definitely be contacting her again. she helped me gather all my paperwork together that I needed for my case… my case was on paternity and she was able to get my case dismiss in less th...
Posted by Barbara | September 05, 2019 | Hired Attorney | Family
Great family attorney
Ms. Pawnee Davis is a very highly skilled and compassionate attorney. She I hired her for family issues because I had checked her knowledge and experience and noticed that she continued to seek educational opportunities. She made herself available to me through phone conversations, text and emails ...
Posted by Ann | September 12, 2011 | Contracts & Agreements
Organized and knowledeable
Responsive , clear, very knowledgeable, personable, and through with my contracts.
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"Pawnee is a litigator that's colder than a refrigerator! The court room cools down to sub-zero whenever she makes an appearance. To her friends and clients, she is a ray of warmth. In the eyes of her adversaries, she is the coldest winter. Like a cold glass of water, I highly recommend this lawyer!"
"Today's client-focused, customer friendly representation with the highest levels of integrity. Attorney Pawnee Davis will aggressively and strategically pursue the best solution for your legal matter. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. She is well spoken, thorough and very detail oriented. Pawnee takes the time to listen to her clients and to ensure they get the best results possible. I highly recommend her."
"I endorse Ms. Davis. We are both attorneys in the metro-DC area and have has the opportunity to discuss legal matters with her on several occasions."
"Ms. Davis is professional, knowledgeable, and courteous. It was a pleasure working opposite her on a custody case."
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Experience
Honors
2018
Top Rated Rising Star, Super Lawyers
2017
Top 10 Attorneys, American Institute of Family Law Attorneys
2017
Lead Counsel Rated Attorney, Lead Counsel
2016
Top 100 Attorney, National Black Lawyers
2016
Client's Choice - Family Law, AVVO
2016
Client's Choice - Contracts, AVVO
2010
Special Contributions Award, Government Accountability Office
2008
Spot Award, Government Accountability Office
Work Experience
2012 - Present
Owner and Attorney, Pawnee A Davis Law Firm
2008 - Present
Volunteer Attorney, DC Volunter Lawyer's Project
2015 - 2015
Attorney, J. Anukem and Associates
2008 - 2012
Attorney (Independent), Pawnee Davis
2004 - 2014
Senior Analyst, Government Accountability Office
2004 - 2014
Senior Analyst, Government Accountability Office
2002 - 2003
Law Clerk, Regional Housing Legal Services
2000 - 2001
Law Clerk, Chatham County
Associations
2017 - Present
U.S. District Court BarBar Member
2016 - Present
Montgomery County Bar AssociationMember
2014 - Present
Alliance of Black Women LawyersMember
2008 - Present
DC Bar AssociationMember
2008 - Present
District of Columbia BarMember
2006 - Present
Maryland State Bar AssociationMember
Member
Member
Member
Member
2015 - 2015
American Bar Association Online and Social Media TeamMember
2014 - 2015
American Bar Association, Center on Children and the LawMember
Education
2004
Juris Doctor
2001
MPA
1999
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2017
Divorce
2017
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Answers
Can a restraining order be filed on me after a protective order ?
05 Aug 2020
Can I break my commercial lease?
03 Aug 2020
Do you give up certain rights if you're the one asking for a divorce?
02 Jun 2020