$ 295-375 per hour
PRO
Kelly Scott Davis
also known as Kelly S. Davis
About Kelly
Biography
Mr. Davis is a respected elder law attorney with over thirty years experience dealing with the legal issues of the elderly, the disabled and their families. His practice focuses on Medicaid and estate planning. A frequent public speaker on the topics of Medicaid, special needs trusts, and estate planning, Mr. Davis has been invited to present programs for many organizations including the American Association of Retired Persons (AARP), the American Cancer Society, the Association of Retarded Citizens (ARC), the American Parkinson Disease Association (APDA), the National Association of the Mentally Ill (NAMI), as well as other groups dealing with the senior and disabled communities. Mr. Davis’s recognized expertise makes him a sought after instructor for continuing education classes concerning Medicaid, special needs trusts and estate planning for lawyers, accountants, insurance agents, trust officers, nursing home administrators, and other professionals. Having drafted the only pooled special needs trusts operated in Wyoming, Mr. Davis served on the Board of Directors of the Wyoming Guardianship Corporation (WGC) and its pooled trust committee for eleven years. He is a former Deputy Insurance Commissioner for the State of Wyoming and is a member of the Trust Special Interest Group of the National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys and the Wyoming State Bar Estate Planning, Elder Law, Trust and Probate Section where he servd as Chairman in 2018-2019. Mr. Davis served on the Wyoming Governor's Task Force on Elder and Vulnerable Adults in 2017 and was instrumental in the adoption of the Uniform Power of Attorney Act (UPOAA) in Wyoming.
Practice Areas
6
Practice Areas
Elder Law
20%
46 years
Probate
20%
39 years
Wills and Living Wills
20%
39 years
Estate Planning
15%
39 years
Fees and Rates
Cost
Hourly Rates
Payment Methods
- Cash
- Check
- Credit Card
Awards
2018 2017 2015
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Licenses
Licensed in Wyoming for 46 years
State: Wyoming
Acquired: 1979
No misconduct found
Licensed in Colorado for 36 years
State: Colorado
Acquired: 1990
No misconduct found
Location
Davis & Johnson Law Office, LLC
(888) 664-0199
Fax
1807 Capitol Avenue, Suite 200, Cheyenne, WY, 82001
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Kelly Scott Davis's Lawyer Endorsements
"Kelly is excellent to work with. Very knowledgeable and works hard both for clients and to keep his skills at the cutting edge."
"I endorse this lawyer."
"Mr. Davis provides great, great service to his clients. His rates are more than fair. If you need a Power of Attorney, Living Will, Will, Trust, or any other type of estate planning done, including Medicaid planning, Mr. Davis is your man."
"Mr. Davis has been doing this for years. He's thoughtful, skilled, and experienced."
"Mr. Davis always provides good, sound advice, on AVVO. I endorse this lawyer."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Davis is a very knowledgeable and effective advocate for his clients."
"Mr. Davis always provides good, sound advice, and is dedicated to doing so frequently on AVVO. I endorse this lawyer."
"Attorney Davis is an outstanding advocate with a superior legal mind. His recently published article on Elder Law, as well as his Avvo answers, demonstrate both his mastery of legal specialties as well as his sincere commitment to building a better world for us all. I endorse Kelly Davis without reservation. WM"
"Mr. Davis offers well-reasoned and useful analysis. His contributions to this forum are invaluable. I endorse him enthusiastically."
"Mr. Davis is a highly skilled, knowledgeable, and experienced attorney. His answers are thoughtful and demonstrate his vast knowledge. I would not hesitate to contact him for assistance."
"Attorney Kelly Scott Davis is a most zealous advocate for his clients with an admirable mastery of elder law. His ability to provide consistently excellent representation has earned him the respect of both his peers and the community he serves. I wholeheartedly endorse him."
"Kelly is a strong advocate for his elder law clients - I endorse him."
"Mr. Davis is a highly skilled, diligent and knowledgeable attorney who is well-known in the legal community for his outstanding professionalism. He was able to obtain satisfactory results even for clients whose cases were incredibly difficult by dedicating his time and effort to achieve the best results. I certainly endorse this lawyer and have no doubt he will be of great help to anyone seeking legal advice or representation within his main areas of practice."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Davis provides great advice to those in need. He takes time out of his day to answer questions on AVVO and point people in the right direction."
"I endorse this lawyer. He was very helpful on a guardianship matter that I worked on, giving me insight on these cases in Cheyenne."
"Mr. Davis is the best Elder Law attorney that I have had the pleasure to meet. Every conversation that I have had with him, has led to me gaining new insights into the practice of law."
"I endorse this lawyer. Mr. Davis is well qualified to serve people in the community. Give him a call if you are looking for an attorney."
"I endorse Kelly. 35 years of practicing law is extremely experienced especially where it is targeted to Elder law. His knowledge of both the law and procedure is excellent and evident in his pro bono contributions. Do yourself a favor if you or a family member are having an Elder law issue and schedule a consultation."
"Kelly is clearly very skilled and experienced--it shows in his thoughtful responses."
"I wholeheartedly endorse this lawyer. A brilliant, trustworthy and highly respected attorney in the legal community."
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Experience
Honors
2024
AV Preeminent Rated, Martindale-Hubbell
2005
Outstanding Pro Bono Service, Wyoming State Bar & Wyoming State Bar Foundation
Work Experience
2020 - Present
Founding Partner, Davis & Johnson Law Office, LLC
2018 - 2019
Chairman, Wyoming State Bar - Estate Planning, Elder Law, Probate & Trusts Section
2017 - 2017
Committee Member, Governor's Task Force on Elder and Vulnerable Adults
2006 - 2017
Board of Directors, Wyoming Guardianship Corporation
1989 - 2020
Attorney, Davis Elder Law Office
1979 - 1988
Staff Attorney - Deputy Insurance Commissioner, Wyoming Insurance Department
Associations
1997 - Present
National Academy of Elder Law AttorneysMember
Education
1979
University of Wyoming College of Law
JD - Juris Doctor
1976
University of Oklahoma
BA - Bachelor of Arts
Speaking Engagements
2017
Rocky Mountain Alzheimer's Summit
Addressing Exploitation and Abuse with the Uniform Power of Attorney Act
2017
Rocky Mountain Alzheimer's Summit
Is My Estate Plan Up to Date?
2016
Wyoming State Bar 2016 Annual Meeting
Protecting Your Client's Disabled Heir Using Pooled Special Needs Trusts
2016
Alzheimer's Training Workshop for Professionals
Working with Diminished Capacity Individuals in Estate and Healthcare Planning
2016
Alzheimer's Disease Workshop
Advanced Decisions and Planning for the Future
2015
Wyoming Aging Conference
Planning for the Home Stretch
2014
Medicaid and Elder Law in Wyoming
Medicaid Crisis Planning
2014
Ewing T. Kerr American Inn of Court
Diminished Capacity and the Silver Tsunami
2014
2014 Wyoming Medical Society Annual Meeting
End of Life/POLST Panel
2013
Wyoming State Bar Annual Meeting
Working with the Diminished Capacity Client
2013
University of Wyoming Navigating the New Health Care Market Consumer Conference
Planning for the Home Stretch: End of Life Panel
2008
Continuing Legal Education Presentation
Medicaid and Medicare Planning in Wyoming
2007
Continuing Legal Education Presentation
Medicaid and Medicare Planning in Wyoming
2005
Governor's Planning Council on Developmental Disabilities MEGA Conference
Planning for Persons with Disabilities Using the Special Needs Trust
2005
Continuing Legal Education Presentation
Medicaid and Elder Law Issues in Wyoming
2004
Continuing Legal Education Presentation
Planning with Special Needs Trusts in Wyoming
2003
Wyoming State Bar Annual Meeting and Judicial Conference
Staying Out of Trouble in Elder Law
2003
Continuing Legal Education Presentation
Understanding and Drafting Special Needs Trusts in Wyoming
2002
Wyoming Alliance for the Mentally Ill 17th Annual Conference
Medicaid Planning for Persons with Disabilities and the Special Needs Trust
2002
The ARC of Wyoming Annual Conference
Wills, Trusts and Other Financial Vehicles for the Disabled
2001
Wyoming Brain Injury Conference
Legal Issues of Brain Injury Survivors and the Special Needs Trust
Publications
2017
The Coffee House - Wyoming Trial Lawyers Association - May Edition
The Uniform Power of Attorney Act - A New Toolbox for Lawyers
2016
2006
Wyoming Lawyer
Medicaid, From the Frying Pan Into the Fire
Languages
English
Activity
Legal Answers
Top Contributor
Kelly earned significant contribution points in 2018.
Legal Answers
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How to proceed when 1st successor trustee is in jail and 2nd trustee is willing and more capable to step in?
30 Jul 2022
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What can l do when mice have taken over my entire apartment from foundation being cracked n l just need to get moved to apartmen
04 Aug 2022
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IVE BEEN LIVING WITH MY GRANDPA FOR 6 MONTHS AND HE WAS MOVED FROM HOSPITAL TO A NURSING HOME CAN POWER OF ATTORNEY EVICT ME
09 Nov 2018