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Vance Tate Davis
also known as Tate Davis
About Vance
Biography
I am an experienced North Carolina attorney focusing on access to government benefits, including: child and adult Social Security disability benefits (SSDI & SSI), Medicaid, Medicare and Veterans Administration benefits. My practice is centered around helping people in need: primarily, seniors facing long-term healthcare problems (elder care) and the disabled trying to obtain disability benefits. In select situations, I also handle guardianship, family law (divorce/custody) or criminal defense matters.
I am accredited to practice veterans law by the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs and admitted to the U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims. Having served six years in the United States Marine Corps and being a Gult War veteran, I am very familiar with the legal issues that frequently confront our veterans in need. I am also admitted to the bar for the U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee and the U.S. District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina.
Care, Compassion and Commitment are the three "C's" that define my approach to practicing law. We offer representation for Social Security Disability and V.A. disability benefit claims anywhere in the Southeast and Mid-Atlantic. I frequently handle SSA disability appeals at the Social Security ODAR hearing offices for Kingsport, Tennessee, Greensboro, North Carolina and Charlotte, North Carolina; however, I have appeared in cases at ODAR hearing offices in the District of Columbia, Maryland, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, Virginia and West Virginia.
If you are pursuing public benefits like Social Security or Medicaid, you need an experienced lawyer who is personally overseeing every aspect of your case. Feel free to click on the tab to see my "contributions" on Avvo and decide for yourself whether I am the right lawyer for your case.
Regardless of the legal issues you confront, I hope that you will consider my firm when you are seeking professional and dedicated legal counsel.
Specific services offered include:
Caregiver compensation agreements
Child Custody & Support representation
Divorce (contested and uncontested)
Durable Powers of Attorney
Elder Care services
Estate Planning (Wills and Trusts)
Equitable Distribution (division of martial assets/debts)
Guardianships (contested and uncontested)
Healthcare Powers of Attorney and Living Wills
Long-Term Care Planning
Medicare appeals
N.C. Unemployment Insurance appeals
N.C. Medicaid Assistance for the Disabled (MA-D)
Nursing Home Medicaid (eligibilty and appeal issues)
Probate Avoidance Planning
Social Security Disability (child and adult) claims and appeals
Social Security cessation/termination of benefit cases
Special Needs Trusts & Supplemental Needs Trusts
Veterans Administration claims and appeals
Workers Compensation claims and appeals
Practice Areas
Fees and Rates
Cost
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
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Licensed in North Carolina for 25 years
State: North Carolina
Acquired: 2000
No misconduct found
Location
Payne Law, PLLC
130 Poplar Grove Connector, Suite 11, Boone, NC, 28607
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Vance Tate Davis's Lawyer Endorsements
Steven Perrigo
Social Security & Disability lawyer | Apr 06
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer based on his knowledgeable Social Security responses on Avvo."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"I am impressed with Mr. Davis's thoughtful advice and answers to legal questions on Avvo. He has an in-depth understanding of the law and an ability to communicate legal concepts clearly and effectively. I endorse this lawyer!"
"I endorse this lawyer. A review of Mr. Davis' contributions to AVVO demonstrates that he has an excellent grasp of his legal area and is well respected by his peers."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Davis is one of the most accurate, detailed and questioner friendly attorneys on AVVO. He is an excellent lawyer and well respected by his peers."
"Mr. Vance is an exceptionally knowledgeable, intelligent, and dedicated attorney. He volunteers his time on Avvo and has helped many people. I have no doubt that anyone who hires him will have an outstanding attorney who cares about his client."
"I highly recommend Mr. Davis as an attorney for any Social Security matter. He is very active on the Avvo messaging boards and provides excellent advice and insight. He clearly has the experience and knowledge to provide outstanding representation."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Mr. Davis has made quality contributions to this site and is an asset to the legal community."
"I endorse Vance Tate Davis. He is my go-to elder law attorney."
Michael Rogers
Social Security & Disability lawyer | Jun 14
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
"I endorse this lawyer. Attorney Davis is an outstanding attorney whom I highly recommend."
"Tate is a very skilled and capable attorney with a great deal of knowledge in areas including complex estate planning, disability, and veteran's law, among other areas. I highly recommend this attorney!"
"I endorse this lawyer."
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"I endorse this lawyer. He is extremely qualified and competent in elder law and has a thorough understanding of Medicaid rules and regulations and Social Security issues."
"I not only endorse this lawyer, I also give them 5 stars."
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"I endorse this lawyer because of his knowledge of Social Security Disability as well as his demonstrated expertise in how Social Security affects other issues like domestic relations and elder law. It is important to understand how one area affects the other and Vance does this quite well."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Davis is highly knowledgable lawyer, as is evident by his generous contributions to AVVO. I would not hesitate to recommend him to a client or friend."
"I endorse Atty. Davis. I am familiar with him through AVVO, and he is very knowledgeable about Social Security disability issues. He provides answers that are complete and detailed, but are designed to allow the layperson to understand."
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Experience
Honors
2016
Top Contributor, Avvo
2015
Avvo Top Contributor Award, Avvo
2014
Avvo Top Contributor Award, Avvo
2013
Avvo Top Contributor Award, Avvo
2000
Exellence for the Future Award, National Security Law, CALI
1998
Excellence For The Future Award Legal Research & Writing, CALI
1997
Honor Graduate Justice Studies Program, Frostburg State University
1997
Pi Sigma Apha, National Political Science Honor Society, Frostburg State University
1993
Certificate of Appreciation, Carroll Community College
1991
Southwest Asia Service Medal w/3 stars, United States Marine Corps
1991
National Defense Service Medal, United States Marine Corps
Work Experience
2014 - Present
Managing Partner, Payne Law, PLLC
2013 - 2015
Of Counsel, H. Randolph Fallin Law Firm
2008 - 2011
Staff Attorney, Legal Aid of North Carolina
2004 - 2014
Principal, Davis Elder & Disability Law Services
2002 - 2004
Associate, Law Office Of James W. Partin
2000 - 2002
Associate Attorney, Craige Brawley Liipfert & Walker, LLP
Associations
2013 - Present
U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of TennesseeAdmitted to Practice
2009 - Present
Watauga County Bar AssociationAttorney Member
2001 - Present
U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans ClaimsAdmitted to Practice
2000 - Present
North Carolina State BarAttorney Member
2000 - Present
U.S. District Court for the Middle District of North CarolinaAdmitted to Practice
2011 - 2012
North Carolina Bar Association, Elder Law SectionAttorney Member
2002 - 2005
National Organization of Social Security Claimants RepresentativesAttorney Member
2000 - 2006
National Academy of Elder Law AttorneysAttorney Member
2000 - 2006
North Carolina Bar Association, Elder Law SectionAttorney Member
2000 - 2006
Forsyth County Bar AssociationAttorney Member
Sample of Legal Cases
SSDI Claim 6732
Fully Favorable
SSDI claim 2380
Fully Favorable
Childress v. Little (Ashe County)
TRO granted; case settled
SSDI claim 7756
Fully Favorable
In Re Brown (12 SP 69 - Avery County)
Petition granted
SSDI and SSI claim 2449
Fully Favorable
SSDI claim 2279
Fully Favorable
SSDI and SSI claim 9087
Fully Favorable
In Re Faircloth (07 SP 48 - Davie County)
Petition granted
Dalton v. Bennett (04 SP 297 - Surry County)
Motion granted; Independent Guardian Appointed
In Re Lawrence (03 SP 129 - Wilkes County)
Petition granted
In Re Pardue (03 SP 70 - Alleghany County)
Petition granted
Education
2000
Wake Forest University School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1997
Frostburg State University
BS - Bachelor of Science
1993
Carroll Community College
Associate of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2017
Western Watauga Senior Center
Elder Law & Caregiving
2016
High Country Caregiver Foundation
Getting Your Affairs in Order Again
2015
Staff In-Service Training
End of Life & Elder Law Issues
2015
Riverview Community Center
Social Security
2015
Retired Teachers Association
Laws Pertaining to Seniors
2015
Ladies Home Demonstration Club
Estate Planning for Seniors
2015
HCCF Caregiver Educational Series
Caregiver Compensation Arrangements
2015
HCCF Caregiver Education Series
Legal Issues for Caregivers
2015
Bethel Baptist Church
Estate Planning Using Trusts
2014
Roans Creek Baptist Church
Legal Issues Affecting Seniors
2014
Johnson County Senior Center
Constitutional Amendments
2014
Johnson County Senior Center
Have You Updated Your Estate Plan?
2013
Johnson County Senior Center
Challenges of Paying for Nursing Home Care without Going Broke
2013
Ask a Lawyer Day
Legal Issues of Interest to Seniors
2012
Legal Issues of Interest to Caregivers
Essential Estate Planning for Seniors
2012
Legal Issues of Interest to Caregivers
Caregiver Compensation & Estate Planning
2012
EDAAPT Team Meeting Feb 2012
Abuse of Powers of Attorney
2012
Caregiver Support Group
Powers of Attorney & Caregiver Compensation
2012
Advance Directives and Health Care POAs
Advance Directives
2011
Wills Clinic
Wills and Basic Estate Planning
2010
Wills Clinic
Wills and Basic Estate Planning
2010
Pro Se Divorce Clinic
How to Obtain Your North Carolina Divorce
2010
Pro Se Custody Clinic
Child Custody in North Carolina
2009
Wills Clinic
Wills and Basic Estate Planning
2009
Quarterly Staff Conference
Assisting Patients with Medicaid & SSI Eligibility
2009
Pro Se Divorce Clinic
How to Obtain Your North Carolina Divorce
2006
National Business Institute CLE
Fundmental Issues in Elder Law
Publications
2009
Legal Aid of North Carolina - CLE
Simple Power of Attorney - Not So Simple
2007
National Business Institute Seminar
Basics of Medicaid
2007
National Business Institute Seminar
Qualifying a Client for Medicaid
2007
National Business Institute Seminar
Beginning the Medicaid Process
2006
National Business Institute Seminar
How to Protect an Elderly Client's Assets
2006
Lorman Education Services publication
Basics of North Carolina Medicaid
2006
North Carolina Bar Association Foundation - CLE
Elder Law & Advance Medical Directives
2006
North Carolina Bar Association Foundation - CLE
Elder Law and the Deficit Reduction Act - What's Left?
2006
North Carolina Bar Association Foundation - CLE
Elder Law: You're Bound to Encounter It So Here's How to Prepare
2005
North Carolina Bar Association Foundation - CLE
Basics of Elder Law
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Legal Guides
Legal Answers
Q&A
If my mom sells her house will she lose Medicare benefits or Social Security benefits
20 Dec 2016
Q&A
How do I "account" for one of my children's ssdi auxiliary benefits? Like shelter?
20 Dec 2016
Q&A
Did the executor of an estate lie on application for letters of administration?
15 Dec 2016
Legal Guides
Legal Guide
Potential Major Problems with Giving Away your Home
04 Dec 2014
Legal Guide
Compensating Your Family Caregiver Makes a TON of Sense
04 Dec 2014