Lara Davis graduated Cum Laude from the University of South Florida in 1992, and graduated With Honors from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill School of Law in 1995. During law school, Ms. Davis served as a Member and then an Editor of the North Carolina Journal of International Law and Commercial Regulation.
Ms. Davis has been licensed to practice law in Virginia since 1996, where she practiced in the areas of marital and family law in private practice in Charlottesville, Virginia. After moving back to Florida, Ms. Davis was admitted to the Florida Bar and practiced law in a firm in South Tampa, concentrating in the areas of marital and family law. In 2009, Ms. Davis opened her own firm, The Women's Law Group, and concentrates in the areas of divorce, custody, child support, alimony, paternity, modificatins, and other areas of family law.
Ms. Davis is a member of several legal organizations, including a member of the International Academy of Collaborative Professionals, a member of the Family Law Inns of Court, the Family Law Section of both the Florida Bar and the Hillsborough County Bar Association, and the volunteer group Are You Safe. Ms. Davis also regularly volunteers her time at the Family Forms Clinic at the Tampa courthouse.
Ms. Davis has received the CV rating from Martindale Hubbell for Very High General Ethical Standard Rating.
Ms. Davis lives in Tampa with her husband and two children.
Please visit www.thewomenslawgroup.com for more information about Ms. Davis.
Practice areas
Divorce - both contested and uncontested, alimony, property division, marital settlement agreements, enforcement and modification of divorce orders
Child custody, child support, time-sharing, paternity, enforcement and modification of custody and child support orders
Languages spoken
English
| State | Status | Acquired | Updated |
|---|---|---|---|
| FL | Member in Good Standing | 2007 | 04/04/2021 |
| VA | Authorized to Practice Law | 1996 | 02/13/2017 |
| Award name | Grantor | Date granted |
|---|---|---|
| Strong Ethical Standards | Martindale-Hubbell | 2017 |
| Best Pupilage Group | Family Law Inn of Court | 2010 |
| CV Rating | Martindale-Hubbell | 2008 |
| Juris Doctor With Honors | University of North Carolina School of Law | 1995 |
| Dean's List - every semester | Univ. of NC at Chapel Hill School of Law | 1995 |
| BA Cum Laude | University of South Florida | 1992 |
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| Title | Company name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Owner/Partner | The Women's Law Group | 2009 - Present |
| Associate Attorney | Sanchez & Assoc. | 2007 - 2009 |
| Associate attorney | Tucker Griffin Barnes | 1996 - 2000 |
| Associate Attorney | Perrin Quarles | 1996 - 1996 |
| Pre-Law/Paralegal Instructor | Durham Technical Community College | 1995 - 1996 |
| Association name | Position name | Duration |
|---|---|---|
| Executive Council, Hillsborough County Bar Association Family Law Section | Member of Executive Counsel (elected position) | 2018 - Present |
| Florida Bar | Mentor to Stetson Law Students | 2016 - Present |
| Collaborative Divorce Institute of Tampa Bay | Secretary | 2012 - Present |
| Carrollwood Community Bar Association | Member | 2012 - Present |
| Collaborative Divorce Institute of Tampa Bay | Board Member | 2011 - Present |
| International Academy of Collaborative Professionals | Member | 2011 - Present |
|---|---|---|
| Are You Safe? Domestic Violence group | Volunteer | 2009 - Present |
| Florida Bar, Family Law Section, Support Committee | Committee Member | 2008 - Present |
| Family Law Inn of Court | Barrister | 2008 - Present |
| Family Forms Clinic | Regular Volunteer | 2007 - Present |
| Hillsborough County Bar Association, Marital and Family Law Section | Member | 2007 - Present |
| Florida Bar | Member | 2007 - Present |
| Florida Bar, Family Law Section | Member | 2007 - Present |
| Hillsborough County Bar Association | Member | 2007 - Present |
| Virginia State Bar | Member | 1996 - Present |
| Hillsborough Association for Women Lawyers | Committee Member | 2007 - 2010 |
| N.C. Journal of International Law & Commercial Regulation | Note & Comment Editor | 1994 - 1995 |
| N.C. Journal of International Law & Commercial Regulation | Member | 1993 - 1994 |
| Publication name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| Hillsborough County Bar Association Lawyer Magazine | When the Second Time is Not the Charm | 2016 |
| School name | Degree | Graduated |
|---|---|---|
| University of North Carolina School of Law | JD with Honors | 1995 |
| University of South Florida | Bachelor of Arts Cum Laude | 1992 |
| Conference name | Title | Date |
|---|---|---|
| University of South Florida Annual Mock Trial | Judge of the Annual Mock Trial | 2017 |
| Radio program on Collaborative Divorce | Collaborative Divorce | 2016 |
| Radio program on Collaborative Divorce | Collaborative Divorce | 2016 |
| WOAMTEC | Alimony and Child Support | 2010 |
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Kristin Kirkner, Divorce and separation Attorney on Nov 6, 2012
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I always enjoy working with Lara Davis on the other side of my family law and divorce cases. She is knoiwledgable, ethical and straightforward. I endorse her without hesistation!
Sean Donovan, Divorce and separation Attorney on Jul 1, 2011
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I endorse this lawyer. I have had the pleasure of litigating against Lara, and know her to be a fair and honest attorney. Also, while Lara aggressively represents her clients, she is always willing to work to find an amicable solution to the matter at hand. Lara serves both her clients and the legal community as a whole with great integrity.
Eliane Probasco, Family Attorney on Jun 11, 2011
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I endorse this lawyer. I have had many cases with Lara Davis as my opposing counsel, and she is a fine lawyer. She is a zealous advocate for her clients while still wokring toward an amicable resolution to their cases.
I had the pleasure of working on a family law matter with Attorney Davis. She advocated on behalf of her client in a professional and caring manner. I truly enjoyed working with her, and I look forward to having the pleasure of doing so again. I, without reservation, endorse Attorney Davis.
Michael McGinn, Family Attorney on Apr 5, 2011
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I endorse this lawyer. I recently had the pleasure to work with Lara on a sensitive family law matter. Lara fights to protect her client's rights. Lara is professional, extremely smart and does an excellent job for her clients.
Melanie Quattrone, Family Attorney on Jan 27, 2011
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
Ms. Davis is a talented and knowledgeable attorney. In our mutual contested case, she vigorously represented her client, but maintained integrity and professionalism throughout. I endorse this attorney.
Courtney Bowes, Family Attorney on Sep 2, 2010
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I have worked on a number of cases with Lara Davis as an opposing counsel and she has been professional and a pleasure to work with.
Scott Davis, Family Attorney on Apr 6, 2010
Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter
I endorse this lawyer's work. I am familiar with Laura's work, her reputation in the legal community, and see her at family law conferences. She is a talented attorney and I would not hesitate to recommend her.
Nilo Sanchez, Divorce and separation Attorney on Mar 17, 2010
Relationship: Co-worker
I worked with Lara Davis for approximately two years. During this time and since, I have always found her to be an extremely intelligent and caring advocate for her clients. Lara possesses keen analytical skills that enables her to pursue and obtain positive results for her clients. Lara is a true credit to the legal profession.
Michael Wallace, Divorce and separation Attorney on Aug 28, 2009
Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community
I endorse this lawyer's work.
Deborah Thomson, Family Attorney on Aug 25, 2009
Relationship: Co-worker
I endorse this lawyer's work. Lara Davis is professional and ethical and fights for her clients. I have been very impressed with her dedication to her clients, and her ability to empathize with them to help them get through such a difficult time, as matters in family law are typically highly emotionally charged. I would highly recommend her to anyone facing any type of marital or family law issue.
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