John R. Davis, Class Action Attorney in Austin, Texas
Over 10 years of legal practice · focused on Class Action and Product Liability
Austin, TX
Practicing class action in Austin since 2016.
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John R. Davis is an attorney based in Austin, TEXAS. The practice focuses on Class Action and Product Liability. John has over 10 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Slack Davis PLLC.
- Based in
- Austin, TEXAS
- Experience
- over 10 years
- Known for
- Class Action · Product Liability
- Handles Class Action and Product Liability matters from Austin, TEXAS.
- Over 10 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
- Recognized with Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs (2026).
About John R. Davis: John R. Davis is an attorney based in Austin, TEXAS. The practice focuses on Class Action and Product Liability. John has over 10 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Slack Davis PLLC.
Areas of practice
Legal matters John takes on
John concentrates on class action and product liability. Each area below outlines the kind of case John handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.
Class Action
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Product Liability
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Class Action cases in Austin, Texas
John takes class action matters in Austin, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before John agrees to represent you.
Product Liability cases in Austin, Texas
John takes product liability matters in Austin, Texas. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before John agrees to represent you.
Biography
Meet John R. Davis — class action lawyer in Austin
John R. Davis is an attorney based in Austin, TEXAS. The practice focuses on Class Action and Product Liability. John has over 10 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Slack Davis PLLC.
John R. Davis leads the firm’s class action and whistleblower practices, having spent most of his career either working for or litigating cases in the U.S. Federal Courts. He focuses on complex litigation, with a particular emphasis on consumer fraud, healthcare fraud, antitrust, environmental, and insurance matters. John seeks to hold corporations accountable for wrongful conduct.
Prior to joining Slack Davis Sanger, John spent two years as a judicial law clerk for two federal district court judges and then three years at a high-profile class action and environmental law firm in New Orleans. In these positions, John gained expertise in federal court litigation, and specifically in pharmaceutical antitrust class actions, RICO class actions, and environmental natural resource damages litigation.
John was named as a Super Lawyers® Texas Rising Star in the practice area of Class Action/Mass Torts (2018-2022). In 2018 and 2019, he was the only Austin-based lawyer to receive such recognition. John was also featured in New Orleans CityBusiness Magazine in “Law Firms: Ones to Watch” in 2014. John is licensed to practice law in Texas, California, Louisiana, and Alabama.
John served as court-appointed class counsel in federal court class action against Farmers Group, Inc. The case alleged premium discrimination against approximately 700,000 of Farmers’ policyholders. Grigson v. Farmers Group, Inc., No. 17cv88 (W.D. Tex.). In June 2020, the Court approved a proposed class settlement that totaled $52 million including attorneys’ fees and costs. Distribution of the awards is nearing completion.
In addition to his other cases, John was appointed to the Plaintiffs’ Executive Committee in the Valsartan Products Liability Litigation, MDL No. 2875 (D.N.J.), a massive pharmaceutical personal injury and economic loss litigation involving the contamination of valsartan-containing blood pressure medications taken by millions of Americans each year.
John has also developed a niche boating injury and products liability practice. An avid sailor, John has owned and chartered sailboats in his hometown of Annapolis, Maryland. John has incorporated this personal life passion into his practice by using that knowledge and experience to provide representation to victims of boating injuries, as well as to consumers who purchase defective boats and boating-related products.
Working with John on a class action matter
John R. Davis leads the firm’s class action and whistleblower practices, having spent most of his career either working for or litigating cases in the U.S. Federal Courts. He focuses on complex litigation, with a particular emphasis on consumer fraud, healthcare fraud, antitrust, environmental, and insurance matters. John seeks to hold corporations accountable for wrongful conduct. Prior to…
Who John represents
John reviews new inquiries case-by-case for class action and product liability matters in Austin and the surrounding Texas area.
Credentials
Education, bar admissions, and languages
Boston College Law School
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Jurisdictions
John's state bar admissions
Texas
2016 · ACTIVE
John studied at — in Boston College Law School.
Law school and academic background
John completed — in Boston College Law School. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice John runs in Texas is where that training gets applied to real client questions.
Recognition
Recognition and thought leadership
John has received 4 formal recognitions from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.
Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Awards:
2026
Best Lawyers in America — Super Lawyers, Rising Stars, 2018-present
2026
Best Lawyers in America — New Orleans CityBusiness, “Law Firms: One to Watch,” 2014
2026
Legal awards and honors
Best Lawyers in America — Mass Tort Litigation / Class Actions - Plaintiffs (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Awards: (2026). Best Lawyers in America — Super Lawyers, Rising Stars, 2018-present (2026). Best Lawyers in America — New Orleans CityBusiness, “Law Firms: One to Watch,” 2014 (2026).
Locations
John R. Davis's office in Austin
John's primary office is at 6001 Bold Ruler Way, Suite 100, Austin, Texas, 78746. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.
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How to hire John R. Davis — what to expect in your first consultation
Working with a new class action attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with John usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.
Consultation formats and pricing
John charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain John'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; John will tell you what matters and what doesn't.
Questions to ask a class action attorney in Austin, Texas
A short list to run through before you commit: How many class action 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 John
John discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in class action practice — ask which fits.
Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options
Every class action 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. John confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.
Payment methods and payment plans
John's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many class action practices work with clients on structured schedules.
Frequently asked
Frequently asked questions about John R. Davis
How much does it cost to hire John for a class action case?
Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. John walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.
Does John offer a free consultation?
John charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain John's office. Some class action attorneys offer free consults — check John's current terms during booking.
How long do class action cases in Texas typically take?
Simple class action 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. John gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.
Can John take my case if I'm outside Austin?
John is licensed in Texas. Matters governed by Texas law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — John 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 John?
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. John will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.
Is John accepting new class action clients right now?
John's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.
Areas served
Class Action attorneys serving Austin, Houston and Dallas in Texas
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