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Franz Farnush Davis

5.0
Rating: 7.9

Licensed for 25 years

Divorce and separation Lawyer at Minneapolis, MN
Practice Areas: Divorce & Separation, Business, Real Estate

100 South Fifth Street., Suite. 1025, Minneapolis, MN

About Franz

Biography

Practice Areas

3

Practice Areas

Divorce and Separation 70%

Divorce Child Custody Paternity Prenuptial Agreements Parenting Consulting Guardian ad Litem Adoption Wills Trusts Probate Family Partnership Agreements Powers of Attorney Health Care Directive Orders for Protection Mediation Post Decree Appeals

26 years

70%
Business 25%

26 years

25%

Fees and Rates

Cost

Free Consultation

$0 first 60 minutes


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Licenses

Licensed in New York for 19 years

State: New York

Acquired: 2006

Delinquent

No misconduct found

Licensed in Minnesota for 25 years

State: Minnesota

Acquired: 2000

Inactive

No misconduct found

Location

Law Office of Franz F Davis

100 South Fifth Street., Suite. 1025, Minneapolis, MN, 55402

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Franz Farnush Davis's Reviews

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13 Client Reviews

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Posted by Daniel | January 9, 2020 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

I'll recommend

Franz is for assisting me with my legal matter in such professional, quick and supportive fashion. I will not hesitate to either recommend him and the firm, or utilize his firm in the future. He has always prepared well and fought hard for his clients! I have always felt completely confident that... I was in good hands during the trial and had a caring and extremely competent advocate sitting next to me during court hearing. A million thanks to Mr. Davis for all he has done for me and my daughter

Posted by Sharon | April 19, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Caring, compassionate and knowledgeable

I found Franz while trying to help my daughter with a custody case a couple of years ago. It was a very complicated case involving two states. Even though he knew we may not even need to use his services in MN, he was extremely helpful in answering all of our questions and giving us guidance on many ...occasions. Because of that, when it turned out we did need some help in MN he was the first person we called. He was very fair in his fees and extraordinarily kind. Even now, two years later when I called him for some help he was extremely helpful and kind. I would highly recommend Franz as an attorney.

Posted by Jennifer | April 12, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Calm, Smart Strength by Your Side

I don't know that anything truly makes a divorce easy or pleasant. But having a lawyer and an advocate like Franz by your side from the beginning is crucial and so valuable. He was recommended to me by a friend who has also been through family law issues with Franz. From the very first phone call, to... simply get some initial information about my situation and wishes, I think we both knew we would be a good fit for each other. Franz makes a point to let his clients understand he has no desire to create drama where there needs to be none, he wants to see situations resolve as calmly and adult as possible, and he desires clients who wish for this as well. This being said, Franz is strong, extremely knowledgeable and experienced in family law, confident and efficient. Though busy, he returns phone calls and emails as quickly as he can, often the same day, and he does not draw out correspondence any longer than need be, unless the client wishes it. His capable grasp of human emotions and psychology were impeccable, and more than a few times, he understood how to keep tensions low and the best of humanity at play in my divorce proceedings. I don't think anyone believes this is possible in a divorce lawyer, but it is in Franz Davis, and I'm not sure how I was so blessed to have him be by my side in all of this. His bills are detailed and understandable, and he lets you know at every turn, from the beginning, where you are in terms of financial obligations. I have recommended a couple people already to him, and I would continue to do so.

Posted by Vichet | March 19, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

I recommend Franz Davis without reservation

I found Franz to be incredibly thoughtful and professional in his practice. Franz is smart and knowledgeable, as many attorneys are. However, what I felt from Franz was an ethical grounding that extends beyond law and practice. The reality is that divorce is hard. Unfortunately, sometimes, it can get... ugly which can encourage individuals to be the worst versions of themselves. If that happens, Franz pushes clients to fight that impulse and consider what matters most in their life and relationships. He does this with care and a temperament that seeks low conflict resolutions. I very much appreciated that about Franz and recommend him highly.

Posted by M.B. | January 17, 2019 | Hired Attorney

This review is from a person who hired this attorney.

Best Damn Divorce Lawyer - Hands-down!

Top notch service! Franz was my second divorce attorney on my case, what a breath of fresh air. It was like day and night. Franz is brilliant, cost-effective, very responsive, strategic, organized, flexible, friendly, empathetic, and provided all options including best and worst-case scenarios. It is... clear that he is an experienced lawyer, who is ethical, demonstrates integrity, and he is very professional. He comes prepared to court, speaks eloquently, and is charismatic. He is very matter-of-fact, focused, and provides sound advice. My ex was deliberately uncooperative, so what I appreciated the most, Franz refused to waste my money on unnecessary court proceedings, trial, or mediation. In addition, Franz convinced the judge to award some of my attorney fees, since my ex was disobliging. There is no way, I would have had the same results with the previous attorney. I am so thankful, to have found Franz. Don't make the same mistake I did, by wasting money on an attorney who could not move my case forward, and cost me money instead of getting results. I wish I would have found Franz first.

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Franz Farnush Davis's Lawyer Endorsements

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Brandon Schwartz

Divorce and separation lawyer | Aug 21

Relationship: Opposing Counsel on matter

"Franz is a very knowledgeable attorney. Franz was opposing counsel on a very contentious divorce matter. He was appropriately aggressive, knew what matters to litigate, and what matters should be resolved. Franz did a nice job for his client in the case I litigated with him."

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Brandon Schwartz

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Experience

Rating:  7.9 (Very Good)

Honors

2011

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2006

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2005

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2003

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

2002

Rising Star, Super Lawyers

Work Experience

2008 - Present

Partner, Franz F Davis & Associates PLLC

2005 - 2007

Partner, Landmark Community Builder Collaborative

2002 - 2005

Associate attorney, Walling, Berg & Debele, PA

2000 - 2003

Associate Attorney, Heacox, Hartman, Koshmrl, Cosgriff & Johnson, PA

Associations

2008 - Present

Lawyer's Board of Professional Responsibilty

Investigator - Fourth District Ethics Committee

Education

2000

William Mitchell College of Law

JD - Juris Doctor

Languages

Farsi

Persian

English

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