Brooks graduated from the University of South Carolina with a degree in finance and attended the Charleston School of Law.
After college, Brooks worked for Merrill Lynch as a financial consultant helping people reach their investment goals.
In 1991, Brooks co-founded an aircraft charter and management company based in Charleston. He started several other businesses including aircraft dealerships, service centers and FBOs, and sold multi-million dollar jets for one of the world’s leading aircraft brokerages.
On the morning of September 11, 2001, Brooks piloted a flight into New York City and personally witnessed the terrorist attack on the World Trade Center. After this, he decided to leave the private sector and pursue a career in public service. Brooks attended the FBI Academy in Quantico, Virginia, and later served the City of Charleston as a police officer. As a police officer Brooks served in patrol, traffic and was chief pilot of the aviation unit.
Brooks serves as officer and attorney for the South Carolina State Guard JAG Detachment where he voluntarily provides legal services to soldiers, veterans and their families. He also provides pro-bono legal services to first responders.
As your attorney, Brooks brings you the practical insight and experience you need to succeed in today’s complex legal environment.
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Attorney J. Brooks Davis is a professional pilot. He holds an Airline Transport Pilot (ATP) certificate and is type rated in Learjet aircraft.Brooks is a panel attorney for the Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association (AOPA) and a member of the LPBA.
Every citizen is guaranteed rights under the United States Constitution, federal and state law. You have the right to be secure in your person, home, papers and effects against unreasonable search and seizure.
You need an aggressive, experienced advocate on your side who knows how the system works. Prior to establishing his law practice, Brooks attended the FBI Academy in Quantico, Virginia, and served the Charleston Police Department as a patrol officer.
As a former police officer Brooks was trained in DUI detection, investigation and breath alcohol analysis. A DUI can have serious consequences to your future and you need an aggressive, experienced advocate on your side.
A DUI arrest or allegation of a serious traffic offense can have an immediate impact on your personal life and career. Whether it is your first offense or you have been arrested for DUI before, it is critical that you know your rights and options.
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802 Coleman Blvd., Suite 200
Mount Pleasant, SC, 29464
State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
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SC | Good Standing | 2011 | 12/29/2020 |
Legal answers | 231 |
Legal guides | 0 |
Title | Company name | Duration |
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Attorney | The Davis Law Firm | 2010 - Present |
Vice President | DavisAir, Inc. | 1991 - Present |
Consultant | Federal Public Defender's Office | 2009 - 2009 |
Police Officer | Charleston City Police Department | 2004 - 2007 |
Special Agent | Federal Bureau Of Investigation | 2002 - 2003 |
Association name | Position name | Duration |
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American Bar Association | Member | N/A |
South Carolina Bar Association | Member | N/A |
Charleston County Bar Association | Member | N/A |
Charleston Pro Bono Legal Services | Board of Directors | N/A |
Aircraft Owners and Pilots Association | Panel Attorney | N/A |
School name | Degree | Graduated |
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Charleston School of Law | JD - Juris Doctor | 2010 |
University of South Carolina | BS - Bachelor of Science | 1989 |
Frederick Davis, Criminal defense Attorney on Dec 11, 2020
Relationship: Family member
Mr. Davis is a zealous and aggressive attorney who advocates tirelessly for his clients and has the professional background and experience to effectively represent people in a variety of legal matters including aviation law, DUI and criminal proceedings. I strongly endorse Mr. Davis and highly respect his commitment and legal abilities.
Rebecca Seibert, Criminal defense Attorney on Nov 18, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse Mr. Davis. He not only knows the law but demonstrates that he has the ability to apply it properly based on his answers on Avvo. He is an asset to the legal community!
I endorse this lawyer. He does an excellent job and is a talented and well respected attorney.
Dmitriy Shakhnevich, Car accident Attorney on Sep 28, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer.
Sean Cleary, Car accident Attorney on May 20, 2014
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer. A highly skilled and respected lawyer in the legal community.
John O'Brien, Car accident Attorney on Apr 21, 2014
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I endorse this lawyer. An outstanding and well respected attorney in the legal community. I would recommend him wholeheartedly to annyone needing legal representation.
Top-notch attorney. Highly respected in the legal community.
Mark Maniscalco, Criminal defense Attorney on Aug 10, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
He is a zealous advocate for his clients who has the intelligence, knowledge and oral advocacy skills to deliver the best possible results.