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Biography
Richard represents clients in litigation, trials, appeals, investigations, and regulatory enforcement actions–most frequently (but not exclusively) in the following types of matters:
Environmental (including natural resources, agricultural, land use, and liability for chemical products)
- Alleged violations of federal and state laws and local ordinances
- State common law torts
Commercial
- False Claims Act (healthcare. financial, procurement, and defense contracting fraud)
- Business torts (including fraud, interference, defamation, unfair competition, and restraint of trade)
- Breach of contract
- Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations (“RICO”) Act
White collar criminal defense
- Environmental crime
- Healthcare crime
- Business crime.
Richard’s practice requires his frequent engagement with scientific and technical evidence, the presentation of such evidence in a concise and understandable manner, and the litigation of constitutional issues (federal and state) regarding separation of powers, the scope of governmental authority, and individual rights and responsibilities.
Practice Areas
3
Practice Areas
Litigation
35%
37 years
White Collar Crime
25%
37 years
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Licensed in Alabama for 36 years
State: Alabama
Acquired: 1989
No misconduct found
Location
Starnes Davis Florie, LLP
100 Brookwood Place, 7th Floor, Birmingham, AL, 35259-8512
Law Offices of Richard Eldon Davis
11 North Water Street, Suite 20290, Mobile, AL, 36602
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Experience
Honors
2025
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2024
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2023
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2022
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2021
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2020
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2019
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2018
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2017
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2016
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2015
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2014
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2013
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2012
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2011
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2011
Best Lawyers in America, Best Lawyers in America
2010
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2009
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2008
Super Lawyer, Super Lawyers
2007
Mid-South Super Lawyer, Mid-South Super Lawyers
2000
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
Work Experience
2008 - Present
Partner, Starnes Davis Florie, LLP
1996 - 2008
Partner, Cabaniss, Johnston, Gardner, Dumas & O'Neal
1992 - 1996
Associate, Cabaniss, Johnston, Gardner, Dumas & O'Neal
1989 - 1992
Associate, Lange, Simpson, Robinson & Somerville
Associations
2007 - Present
Litigation Counsel of AmericaCharter Fellow
National Association of Criminal Defense Lawyers
Member
Federal Bar Association
Member
Sample of Legal Cases
Woods Knoll, LLC v. City of Lincoln
Defense judgment for client at trial; affirmed by 11th Circuit on appeal.
University of Montevallo, et al., v. Middle Tennessee Land Company
Injunction granted against quarry and in favor of client university based on anticipatory nuisance.
Education
1989
Samford University, Cumberland School of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1986
University of Alabama - Birmingham
MA - Masters
1983
Auburn University
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2015
Legal Risk Management: Potential Legal Liabilites and Contingency Planning for Accountants and Their Clients
What Accountants Should Know About White Collar Crime
2015
Legal Risk Management: Potential Legal Liabilites and Contingency Planning for Accountants and Their Clients
Investigations--Internal and Governmental
2015
Legal Risk Management: Potential Legal Liabilites and Contingency Planning for Accountants and Their Clients
Accountant Liability: Civil and Criminal
2015
Legal Risk Management: Potential Legal Liabilites and Contingency Planning for Accountants and Their Clients
Strategic Legal Risk Management--Contingency Planning to Avoid or Mitigate Legal Crises
2012
Boundary Disputes: Resolving Client Conflicts
"Water Boundaries: What Are Your Client's Rights, Responsibilities, and Potential Liabilities?"
2011
2011 Annual Meeting
"Wading Through the Clean Water Act: How to Keep Corporations and Officers Out of the Deep End"
2009
Environmental Law from A to Z
"Update on Certain Major Environmental Laws"
2007
Workshop
"Writing Natural Resource Ordinances for Local Governments"
2006
Watersheds, Nonpoint Source Pollution, and Stormwater Workshop
"Enforcement and Liability"
2001
Making the Best of the Worst Case Scenario: Federal Criminal Liability for Corporations, Officers, and Directors
"An Overview of Federal Criminal Liability for Corporations, Officers, and Directors"