
Daniel Earl Davis, Estate Planning Attorney in Santa Rosa, California
Over 52 years of legal practice · focused on Estate Planning, General, and Tax · 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
PartneratO'Brien Watters & Davis, LLP
Santa Rosa, CA
Practicing estate planning in Santa Rosa since 1974.
- 52+
- Years practicing
- 5.0 ★
- 1 client review
- 3
- Bar admissions
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Daniel Earl Davis is a partner based in Santa Rosa, CA. The practice focuses on Estate Planning, General, and Tax. Daniel has over 52 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at O'Brien Watters & Davis, LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
- Based in
- Santa Rosa, CA
- Experience
- over 52 years
- Known for
- Estate Planning · General · Tax
- Handles Estate Planning, General, and Tax matters from Santa Rosa, CA.
- Over 52 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with AV Preeminent.
About Daniel Earl Davis: Daniel Earl Davis is a partner based in Santa Rosa, CA. The practice focuses on Estate Planning, General, and Tax. Daniel has over 52 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at O'Brien Watters & Davis, LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Areas of practice
Legal matters Daniel takes on
Daniel concentrates on estate planning, general, and tax. Each area below outlines the kind of case Daniel handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Estate Planning
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General
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Estate Planning cases in Santa Rosa, California
Daniel takes estate planning matters in Santa Rosa, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Daniel agrees to represent you.
General cases in Santa Rosa, California
Daniel takes general matters in Santa Rosa, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Daniel agrees to represent you.
Tax cases in Santa Rosa, California
Daniel takes tax matters in Santa Rosa, California. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Daniel agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet Daniel Earl Davis — estate planning lawyer in Santa Rosa
Daniel Earl Davis is a partner based in Santa Rosa, CA. The practice focuses on Estate Planning, General, and Tax. Daniel has over 52 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at O'Brien Watters & Davis, LLP. Rated 5.0 out of 5 from 1 client review.
Daniel Earl Davis is a lawyer practicing closely held businesses, estate planning, taxation. Daniel received a B.S. degree from Brigham Young University in 1971, and has been licensed for 52 years. Daniel practices at O'Brien Watters & Davis, LLP in Santa Rosa, CA.
How Daniel handles estate planning matters
Daniel Earl Davis is a lawyer practicing closely held businesses, estate planning, taxation. Daniel received a B.S. degree from Brigham Young University in 1971, and has been licensed for 52 years. Daniel practices at O'Brien Watters & Davis, LLP in Santa Rosa, CA.
The kind of cases Daniel takes
Daniel reviews new inquiries case-by-case for estate planning, general, and tax matters in Santa Rosa and the surrounding California area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
University of Utah
J.D. · 1974
Brigham Young University
B.S. · 1971
Jurisdictions
Daniel's state bar admissions
Idaho
1987 · ACTIVE
U.S. Tax Court
1977 · ACTIVE
California
1974 · ACTIVE
Daniel studied at J.D. in University of Utah and B.S. in Brigham Young University.
Law school and academic background
Daniel completed J.D. in University of Utah and B.S. in Brigham Young University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Daniel runs in California is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
Daniel has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
AV Preeminent
Legal awards and honors
AV Preeminent.
Affiliations
Daniel's professional memberships and bar associations
Sonoma County Bar Association State Bar of California
membership
Locations
Daniel Earl Davis's office in Santa Rosa
Daniel's primary office is at 1550 Airport Boulevard, Suite 201, Santa Rosa, CA, 95403. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
O'Brien Watters & Davis, LLP
1550 Airport Boulevard, Suite 201
Santa Rosa, CA 95403
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Client reviews of Daniel Earl Davis — 5.0/5 rating from 1 verified client review
Every review below is from a verified client of Daniel. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing estate planning attorneys in Santa Rosa.
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How to hire Daniel Earl Davis — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new estate planning attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Daniel usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
Daniel charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Daniel's office.
What to bring to your first meeting
Bring any documents you already have — police reports, medical records, filed pleadings, correspondence from an insurer, a copy of the contract at issue. If you're not sure, err on the side of bringing everything; Daniel will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a estate planning attorney in Santa Rosa, California
A short list to run through before you commit: How many estate planning matters have you handled in the last year? What's your fee structure? Who else in the office will work on this? What's your realistic estimate of timeline and range of outcomes? How do I reach you between meetings?
Fees & payment
Fees, payment methods, and consultation options for Daniel
Daniel discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in estate planning practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every estate planning matter is priced differently. Simple document review might be a flat fee. Injury litigation is often contingency. Complex commercial disputes usually run hourly with a retainer. Daniel confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
Daniel's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many estate planning practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about Daniel Earl Davis
How much does it cost to hire Daniel for a estate planning case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Daniel walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does Daniel offer a free consultation?
Daniel charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Daniel's office. Some estate planning attorneys offer free consults — check Daniel's current terms during booking.
How long do estate planning cases in California typically take?
Simple estate planning matters can wrap in a few weeks; disputed cases can run 6–18 months from intake to resolution, longer if the matter goes to trial. Daniel gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can Daniel take my case if I'm outside Santa Rosa?
Daniel is licensed in California. Matters governed by California law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Daniel will tell you if the case is a fit or refer you to someone closer to your court.
What should I bring to my first meeting with Daniel?
Bring every document that touches the dispute: contracts, correspondence, police or medical reports, filed pleadings, invoices, photographs, insurance letters. Also bring a written timeline of what happened, in your own words. Daniel will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is Daniel accepting new estate planning clients right now?
Daniel's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Estate Planning attorneys serving Santa Rosa, Los Angeles and San Francisco in California
Daniel handles estate planning matters throughout California. Each city below is a direct link into the search page for verified estate planning attorneys in that community.
- Santa Rosa1,482 attorneys
- Los Angeles39,975 attorneys
- San Francisco26,380 attorneys
- San Diego16,903 attorneys
- Sacramento10,561 attorneys
- Irvine6,831 attorneys
- Oakland5,709 attorneys
- San Jose5,009 attorneys
- Palo Alto4,084 attorneys
- Beverly Hills3,348 attorneys
- Newport Beach3,106 attorneys
- Pasadena2,894 attorneys
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