Thad Austin Davis

Thad Austin Davis

4.7
Rating: 10.0

Licensed for 25 years

Probate Lawyer at Birmingham, AL
Practice Areas: Probate, Estate Planning, Trusts, Wills & Living Wills

300 Vestavia Parkway, Suite 2300, Birmingham, AL

About Thad

Biography

Practice Areas

4

Practice Areas

Fees and Rates

Cost

Hourly Rates

$ 325-350 per hour

Contingency

10%-40%

Retainer

Sometimes


Payment Methods

  • Cash
  • Check
  • Credit Card

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Licenses

Licensed in Alabama for 25 years

State: Alabama

Acquired: 2000

Occupational License - Authorized to Practice

No misconduct found

Location

Davis, Mullins & Davis, LLC

300 Vestavia Parkway, Suite 2300, Birmingham, AL, 35216

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Thad Austin Davis's Reviews

Avvo Review Score

4.7 /5.0

12 Client Reviews

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Showing 1 - 5 of 5 reviews | Probate

Posted by Edward | December 30, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Probate

Highly Recommend

I have worked with Thad Davis for nearly 2 years on my brothers estate. No matter how complex it gets, he knows just how to handle things. He goes above and beyond. He is very educated on probate, estate planning. I would definitely recommend him to anyone looking for these services.

Posted by Leslie | November 16, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Probate

Thank you, Thad.

He represented me in matters involving the estates of my deceased parents and elder brother which was a very sensitive, complex situation. He made me aware of a benefit I was due from my father's estate that I would have never known I was due otherwise. He did an outstanding job and I highly re...commend him to others. Thank you, Thad.

Posted by Blair | November 10, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Probate

Great Experience!

Thad was wonderful throughout the closing of my mom’s estate. He is honest, approachable and provides thorough explanation throughout the entire process. I highly recommend him!

Posted by David | July 25, 2022 | Hired Attorney | Probate

Very Professional Attorney

I am the Personal Representative for by best friend’s wii in Georgia Thad was referred to me by my estate attorney in Georgia to transfer a deed to property in Alabama to the heir who resides in Georgia. I can not say enough good things about his professionalism. He goes way above the call of dut...y to keep you informed on what he is doing. He will text you first, then he will send you an e mail and finally he will call you, you never have to wonder what he is doing. The most impressive thing he did was to refund me over $800 from a retainer fee that I was not expecting. Finally, he has impeccable professionalism and is an even better person. I would recommend him to anyone without hesitation.

Posted by anonymous | December 18, 2017 | Hired Attorney | Probate

Extremely helpful

He made sure to keep me informed about any particular problems that may arise in the unfortunate circumstance when someone dies and you find yourself taking over their estate. He was able to tell me exactly what I should be looking for in all the paperwork, as well as things that I should follow up o...n. If I had any problems calling anyone, he called on my behalf. He worked diligently and met all the deadlines. His rate is reasonable for the amount of time he puts in. Communication skills are good, very personable and easy to discuss all the answers for all the different questions you will undoubtedly have. I had about ten thousand, and he patiently took them all; if he did not have an answer immediately, he made sure to get back to me with one. The law can be pretty daunting at times, and there's so many ways to make an error that could end up causing (and costing$$) a problem later on down the line. It's good to have someone on your side who not only wants to do their job, but also genuinely cares about the well being of the client. It's difficult to put a price on that.

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Thad Austin Davis's Lawyer Endorsements

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Edward Willis

Probate lawyer | Oct 14

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"We have worked together on both the same and opposite sides of various cases over the years. Thad does a great job in assisting clients work through very complex estate and estate planning issues every day. I endorse this lawyer."

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Bradley Green

Estate planning lawyer | Jun 28

Relationship: Fellow lawyer in community

"Thad is an outstanding attorney. We have worked together on both the same and opposite sides of various cases over the years. Thad does a wonderful job in assisting clients work through very complex estate and estate planning issues every day. I endorse this lawyer."

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Jonathan Green

Probate lawyer | Mar 07

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"Thad and I have worked on three or more cases in the past several years. He has a deep well of knowledge in his field, and I have confidently referred several will contests to him because of his expertise."

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Dean Stein

Probate lawyer | Oct 14

Relationship: Worked together on matter

"I endorse this lawyer. Thad is a hard worker who dilligently put together a case that at one point seemed insurmountable. In the end, a settlement was reached in the matter in mediation for $2 million dollars. No one gives up $2 million, unless you have laid the foundation for an excellent case, which Thad did."

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Experience

Rating:  10.0 (Superb)

Honors

2026

AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell

2025

AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell

2024

AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell

2023

Outstanding Faculty Award, National Business Institute

2023

AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell

2022

Outstanding Faculty Award, National Business Institute

2022

AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell

2021

AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell

2021

Birmingham's Top Lawyers, B-Metro Magazine

2020

AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell

2020

Birmingham's Top Lawyers, B-Metro Magazine

2019

Birmingham's Top Lawyers, B-Metro Magazine

2019

AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell

2018

Birmingham's Top Lawyers, B-Metro Magazine

2017

Birmingham's Top Lawyers, B-Metro Magazine

2017

AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell

2016

Birmingham's Top Lawyers, B-Metro Magazine

2016

AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell

2015

AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell

2014

AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell

2013

Top Contributor - Probate, Avvo

2013

AV Preeminent®, Martindale-Hubbell

2012

Top Contributor - Probate, Avvo

2000

John W. Thatcher Full-Tuition Tax Scholarship, University of Florida

Work Experience

2005 - Present

Member/Manager, The Law Offices of Davis & Davis, LLC

2014 - 2014

Business Law Instructor for Masters in Accounting Program, University of Alabama

2003 - 2003

Adjunct Professor, University of Alabama School of Law

2001 - 2005

Associate - Estate Planning Department, Sirote & Permutt, P.C.

Associations

2000 - Present

Alabama State Bar Association

Member

2025 - 2025

Birmingham Bar Association

Vice Chair Probate Section

2012 - 2013

Birmingham Bar Association

Member

2008 - 2017

BNI

Member

Sample of Legal Cases

McGimsey v. Gray, 260 So. 3d 25 (Ala. 2018)

Trial court ruling overturned on appeal in will contest case.

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Education

2001

University of Florida

LL.M.

2000

University of Alabama School of Law

J.D.

1992

Duke University

A.B.

Speaking Engagements

2023

Advanced Estate Administration: An Alabama Guide Probate Litigation, Will Contests, and Estate Closings

2022

Undue Influence and Other Beneficiary Disputes - National Seminar Undue Influence and Incapacity in the context of Will, Trust, and Deed Contests

2022

Alabama Probate Process: In 7 Simple Steps Probate Litigation & Estate Administration

2018

Is the Will Valid? Testator Mental Capacity and Influence by Heirs - National Seminar Will Contests

2016

The Probate Process from Start to Finish Probate Disputes and Litigation; Claims

2016

Testamentary Capacity and Undue Influence in Estate Planning and Litigation - National Seminar Testamentary Capacity & Undue Influence

2012

2012

Parent Conference

Deducting Special Needs Tuition for Income Tax Purposes

2012

2011

Writing as a Business

Estate Planning for Writers

2011

Probate Practice: The Essential Basics Initiating Probate and Spousal Rights

2011

Parent Conference

Deducting Special Needs Tuition for Income Taxes

2011

Estate Admistration Procedures

Opening the Estate & Estate Litigation

2010

Probate Process from A to Z

Opening the Estate

2009

Probate Court Judicial Forum

Originator & Co-Moderator

2009

Oddities and Challenges in Probate Law

Challenges with Personal Representatives

Publications

Languages

German

Activity

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