Vance Tate Davis
- Boone, NC
- Licensed for 20 years
- Free consultation
About Vance
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
- Elder law: 35%
Qualification for nursing home Medicaid, Medicaid Planning, Special Needs Trusts, Deeds and Joint Tenancy Planning, Estate Recovery, Nursing Home Abuse and Guardianship matters.
- Social security: 35%
Social Security Disability, Supplemental Security Income (SSI), child and adult disability claims.
- Estate planning: 10%
Wills, Trusts, Durable Powers of Attorney, Advance Directives, Living Wills, Health Care Powers of Attorney, Estate Tax Planning, Joint Tenancy, Probate Avoidance Planning.
- Medicaid and medicare: 10%
Languages spoken
English
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Payne Law, PLLC
130 Poplar Grove Connector
Suite 11
Boone, NC, 28607
Resume
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| NC | Active | 2000 | 08/26/2020 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Top Contributor | Avvo | 2016 |
| Avvo Top Contributor Award | Avvo | 2015 |
| Avvo Top Contributor Award | Avvo | 2014 |
| Avvo Top Contributor Award | Avvo | 2013 |
| Exellence for the Future Award, National Security Law | CALI | 2000 |
| Excellence For The Future Award Legal Research & Writing | CALI | 1998 |
|---|---|---|
| Honor Graduate Justice Studies Program | Frostburg State University | 1997 |
| Pi Sigma Apha, National Political Science Honor Society | Frostburg State University | 1997 |
| Certificate of Appreciation | Carroll Community College | 1993 |
| Southwest Asia Service Medal w/3 stars | United States Marine Corps | 1991 |
| National Defense Service Medal | United States Marine Corps | 1991 |
| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Managing Partner | Payne Law, PLLC | 2014 - Present |
| Of Counsel | H. Randolph Fallin Law Firm | 2013 - 2015 |
| Staff Attorney | Legal Aid of North Carolina | 2008 - 2011 |
| Principal | Davis Elder & Disability Law Services | 2004 - 2014 |
| Associate | Law Office Of James W. Partin | 2002 - 2004 |
| Associate Attorney | Craige Brawley Liipfert & Walker, LLP | 2000 - 2002 |
|---|
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| U.S. District Court for the Eastern District of Tennessee | Admitted to Practice | 2013 - Present |
| Watauga County Bar Association | Attorney Member | 2009 - Present |
| U.S. Court of Appeals for Veterans Claims | Admitted to Practice | 2001 - Present |
| North Carolina State Bar | Attorney Member | 2000 - Present |
| U.S. District Court for the Middle District of North Carolina | Admitted to Practice | 2000 - Present |
| North Carolina Bar Association, Elder Law Section | Attorney Member | 2011 - 2012 |
|---|---|---|
| National Organization of Social Security Claimants Representatives | Attorney Member | 2002 - 2005 |
| National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys | Attorney Member | 2000 - 2006 |
| North Carolina Bar Association, Elder Law Section | Attorney Member | 2000 - 2006 |
| Forsyth County Bar Association | Attorney Member | 2000 - 2006 |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Legal Aid of North Carolina - CLE | Simple Power of Attorney - Not So Simple | 2009 |
| 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 | 2007 |
| 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Lorman Education Services publication | Basics of North Carolina Medicaid | 2006 |
| North Carolina Bar Association Foundation - CLE | Elder Law: You're Bound to Encounter It So Here's How to Prepare | 2006 |
| National Business Institute Seminar | How to Protect an Elderly Client's Assets | 2006 |
| North Carolina Bar Association Foundation - CLE | Basics of Elder Law | 2005 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| Wake Forest University School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2000 |
| Frostburg State University | BS - Bachelor of Science | 1997 |
| Carroll Community College | Associate of Arts | 1993 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Western Watauga Senior Center | Elder Law & Caregiving | 2017 |
| High Country Caregiver Foundation | Getting Your Affairs in Order Again | 2016 |
| 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 | 2015 |
| 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? | 2014 |
| 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 | 2013 |
| 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 | 2012 |
| Wills Clinic | Wills and Basic Estate Planning | 2011 |
| 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 | 2010 |
| 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 | 2009 |
| National Business Institute CLE | Fundmental Issues in Elder Law | 2006 |
| Case name | Outcome |
|---|---|
| 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 |
Attorney endorsements
(82)Steven Perrigo, Social security Attorney on Apr 6, 2020
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I endorse this lawyer based on his knowledgeable Social Security responses on Avvo.
Kimberly Eggers, Social security Attorney on Nov 22, 2017
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I endorse this lawyer.
Andrew Dickens, Foreclosure Attorney on May 13, 2017
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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!
Peter Klenk, Probate Attorney on Dec 10, 2016
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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.
George Collins, Estate planning Attorney on Oct 4, 2016
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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.
Kiel Roeschke, Social security Attorney on Aug 20, 2015
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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.
Jason Quick, Social security Attorney on Jul 27, 2015
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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.
Monty Donohew, Estate planning Attorney on Jul 14, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer.
W. Melling, Estate planning Attorney on Jun 22, 2015
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Mr. Davis has made quality contributions to this site and is an asset to the legal community.
Matthew Harris, Estate planning Attorney on Jun 16, 2015
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I endorse Vance Tate Davis. He is my go-to elder law attorney.
Michael Rogers, Health care Attorney on Jun 14, 2015
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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!
Charles Moore, Estate planning Attorney on Mar 1, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer.
Robert von Dohlen, Divorce and separation Attorney on Jan 17, 2015
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I endorse this lawyer.
William Pelger, Criminal defense Attorney on Jan 16, 2015
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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.
Jill Rogers, Divorce and separation Attorney on Jan 13, 2015
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I not only endorse this lawyer, I also give them 5 stars.
I endorse this lawyer.
James Lewis, Social security Attorney on Jan 12, 2015
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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.
James Faucher, Litigation Attorney on Jan 12, 2015
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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.
Darlene Daniele, Social security Attorney on Jan 6, 2015
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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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