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Davis Whitman Nelson

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  • Alpharetta, GA
  • Licensed for 48 years
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About Davis

I am an Estate Planning, Elder Law, and Accredited VA attorney, practicing in Atlanta, Georgia, and serve all of the State of Georgia. My practice encompasses Wealth Management, Wills, Trusts, all aspects of Elder Law, and I help our Veterans and their widows obtain the Veterans Benefits they have earned through their service to our country. I assist clients who qualify for Aid and Attendance and Homebound benefits.

 

I am an instrument-rated, multi-engine commercial pilot and retired parachutist (after having broken a leg during a jump in Denver, Colorado), a voracious reader, love sailing off Charleston, and cool, new computer technology that comes onto my radar. I volunteer my time to a number of charitable organizations including SeniorNet, a program to teach seniors how to use computers and the internet, and am an avid fan of Tar Heel basketball.

Practice areas

OtherWills and living willsMilitary lawElder lawEstate planning
  1. Estate planning: 30%

  2. Elder law: 20%

  3. Military law: 20%

  4. Wills and living wills: 15%

  1. Trusts: 15%

Languages spoken

English

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Contact

12600 Deerfield Parkway
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Law Offices of Davis W. Nelson PC

12600 Deerfield Parkway
Suite 100
Alpharetta, GA, 30004-5099

Veterans Pension Benefits

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License
StateStatusAcquiredUpdated
GAActive Member in Good Standing 200611/19/2020
PARetired199311/04/2020
NCInactive197310/17/2020
DCInactive 197305/26/2013
COInactive197109/29/2020
We have not found any instances of professional misconduct for this lawyer.
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Awards
Award nameGrantorDate granted
Book Award - Highest grad in classAmerican Jurisprudence Book Award1971
Book Award for Highest Grade in ClassAmerican Jurisprudence Book Award1970
Work Experience
TitleCompany nameDuration
Senior Tax CounselAluminum Co. Of America (Alcoa)1995 - 1998
Adjunct ProfessorRobert Morris University1980 - 2004
Senior Tax CounselWestinghouse Electric Corporation1976 - 1994
Associations
Association namePosition nameDuration
Atlanta Bar Association, Elder Law SectionMember2011 - Present
Atlanta Bar Association, Estate Planning and Probate SectionMember2011 - Present
Atlanta Bar Association, Tax Law SectionMember2011 - Present
State Bar of GeorgiaMember2006 - Present
WealthCounselMember2005 - Present
ElderCounselMember2005 - Present
Atlanta Bar AssociationMember2000 - Present
North Carolina Bar AssociationMember1973 - Present
Publications
Publication nameTitleDate
Wills, Trusts, & Estate Planning in GeorgiaWills, Trusts, & Estate Planning in Georgia2012
The Georgia Living Trust HandbookThe Georgia Living Trust Handbook2012
How Veterans' Benefits Can Pay The Costs of Long Term CareHow Veterans' Benefits Can Pay The Costs of Long Term Care2012
Education
School nameDegreeGraduated
New York University School of LawLL.M.1972
Sturm College of Law, University of Denver (CO)JD - Juris Doctor, Honors1971
University of North CarolinaBA - Bachelor of Arts1968
Speaking Engagements
Conference nameTitleDate
TwitterChatThe State of the Estate Tax2013

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I Highly Recommend Davis Nelson

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Davis and his staff helped my widowed mother obtain maximum VA benefits, and we got approved much faster than we had expected. My family is really pleased with the result and the excellent work that was done for us, and it will make a big difference in the care my elderly mother will be able to afford. Davis really knows what he is doing when it comes to the VA, and is a really nice guy to work with.

Mr. Davis Nelson and staff are professionals with high integrity

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I have been a client of Mr. Nelson for over 6 years now. I can honestly say that I have always felt at ease and confident as a client. Mr. Nelson and his staff have always made me feel welcome and comfortable. One of the many reasons I would gladly recommend Mr. Davis, is the fact that I never felt rushed by him or his staff, my questions have ALWAYS been answered and explained over and over when I needed them to be. He has always showed me respect and given me his time when I asked for it. I highly recommend Mr. Nelson to my family and friends and anyone else who is seeking a lawyer with honesty and integrity. As a client I respect him and his staff and look forward to working with him again in the future

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M Herring, Elder law Attorney on Dec 30, 2013
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

I endorse Davis in the legal arena of Elder law. His expertise in this area has provided invaluable service to the many clients he has helped over the years when it comes to the difficult and important decisions to be make to protect his clients, their families and their assets as they navigate the complex field of Elder law issues.

William Miller, Elder law Attorney on Mar 11, 2013
Relationship: Worked together on matter

I endorse this lawyer. Davis a very good lawyer. He is knowledgeable about all aspects of elder law and estate planning. He is great at finding the right solution for his clients.

John Watts, Estate planning Attorney on Dec 4, 2012
Relationship: Worked together on matter

I have known Davis for some time and have found him to be exceptional. He knows the law -- that much can be quickly determined by reading his books and looking at his websites. His background is stellar -- the breadth of experience and knowledge in estate planning and tax. The best thing about Davis -- and other lawyers who know him say the same thing -- is he is truly one of the nicest people you will ever meet. I thought when I first met him "There has to be a catch -- he can't be THIS nice." But he is. He loves to help people and it comes through when you first meet him. I highly recommend him as an estate planning lawyer and I'm honored to call him a friend as well

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