Walter Alan Davis

Walter Alan Davis, Estate Litigation Attorney in Oxford, Mississippi

Over 32 years of legal practice · focused on Estate Litigation, Family Law, and Litigation · 3.9/5 rating from 4 verified client reviews

MemberatDunbar Davis, PLLC

Oxford, MS

Practicing estate litigation in Oxford since 1994.

32+
Years practicing
3.9 ★
4 client reviews
2
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Walter Alan Davis is a member based in Oxford, MS. The practice focuses on Estate Litigation, Family Law, and Litigation. Walter has over 32 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Dunbar Davis, PLLC. Rated 3.9 out of 5 from 4 client reviews.

Based in
Oxford, MS
Experience
over 32 years
Known for
Estate Litigation · Family Law · Litigation
  • Handles Estate Litigation, Family Law, and Litigation matters from Oxford, MS.
  • Over 32 years of practice as a licensed attorney.
  • Recognized with AV Preeminent.

About Walter Alan Davis: Walter Alan Davis is a member based in Oxford, MS. The practice focuses on Estate Litigation, Family Law, and Litigation. Walter has over 32 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Dunbar Davis, PLLC. Rated 3.9 out of 5 from 4 client reviews.

Areas of practice

Legal matters Walter takes on

Walter concentrates on estate litigation, family law, litigation, medical malpractice, and probate. Each area below outlines the kind of case Walter handles, typical outcomes to expect, and how the intake process starts.

Estate Litigation cases in Oxford, Mississippi

Walter takes estate litigation matters in Oxford, Mississippi. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Walter agrees to represent you.

Family Law cases in Oxford, Mississippi

Walter takes family law matters in Oxford, Mississippi. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Walter agrees to represent you.

Litigation cases in Oxford, Mississippi

Walter takes litigation matters in Oxford, Mississippi. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Walter agrees to represent you.

Medical Malpractice cases in Oxford, Mississippi

Walter takes medical malpractice matters in Oxford, Mississippi. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Walter agrees to represent you.

Probate cases in Oxford, Mississippi

Walter takes probate matters in Oxford, Mississippi. Typical engagements include intake calls to scope the issue, review of any records or filings you already have, and a written strategy memo before Walter agrees to represent you.

Biography

Meet Walter Alan Davis — estate litigation lawyer in Oxford

Walter Alan Davis is a member based in Oxford, MS. The practice focuses on Estate Litigation, Family Law, and Litigation. Walter has over 32 years of legal experience. Currently practicing at Dunbar Davis, PLLC. Rated 3.9 out of 5 from 4 client reviews.

A member of the Mississippi bar since 1994, Mr. Davis is admitted to practice before all Mississippi State and Federal Courts, as well as the United States Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals and the United States Supreme Court. He has received the AV Preeminent Rating from Martindale-Hubbell and has been named a Mid-South "Super Lawyer," for multiple continuous years.

Mr. Davis serves as a board member of the Mississippi Board of Bar Admissions and has done so since 2015, including the regular preparation and grading of the Mississippi Bar Examination. He is also is a member of American MENSA and the American Inns of Court, William C. Keady Chapter.

Working to support himself through both college and law school, Mr. Davis joined multiple academic fraternities. While in Law School, he served on the Editorial Board of the Mississippi Law Journal, as well as working with the inaugural public interest Housing Law Clinic. He served on the law school’s Honor Council, charged with investigating and prosecuting student academic misconduct. He co-authored, with John Graham Holaday, Obtaining A Patient's Informed Consent to Treatment: Informed Consent Under Mississippi Law, 63 Miss. L.J. 773 (Spring 1994). He served as an intern with the Office of the United States Attorney, Northern District of Mississippi.

After graduating from law school with honors and passing the bar, he worked as a judicial law clerk for U.S. District Judge Glen H. Davidson, Northern District of Mississippi, where he had substantial experience with federal court trials and worked with many attorneys appearing before the Court. Thereafter, he devoted his legal practice to litigation. His work experience includes civil litigation and substantial trial experience in state and federal courts, as well as appellate practice and in arbitration and mediation. He has appeared before Judges and Chancellors all across Mississippi and many of the cases he has worked on have been the subject of published judicial opinions. In addition to work as an advocate for his clients, he also serves as a Mediator.

In the community, Mr. Davis is a longstanding board member of the Yoknapatawpha Arts Council, works with Lafayette County, Mississippi disaster management officials as counsel for the Lafayette-Oxford Long Range Recovery Committee, and serves as an adult leader, shooting sports instructor and Assistant Cubmaster for Pack 4 of the Chicksa District of the Natchez Trace Council of the Boy Scouts of America. He is a graduate of the Leadership Lafayette program and has previously served as Chairman of the Board of Directors of the Lafayette Oxford Foundation for Tomorrow ("LOFT"), a community foundation and affiliate of the Tupelo, Mississippi based CREATE Foundation.

Walter's approach to estate litigation cases

A member of the Mississippi bar since 1994, Mr. Davis is admitted to practice before all Mississippi State and Federal Courts, as well as the United States Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals and the United States Supreme Court. He has received the AV Preeminent Rating from Martindale-Hubbell and has been named a Mid-South "Super Lawyer," for multiple continuous years. Mr. Davis serves as a board…

The kind of cases Walter takes

Walter reviews new inquiries case-by-case for estate litigation, family law, and litigation matters in Oxford and the surrounding Mississippi area.

Credentials

Education, bar admissions, and languages

  • University of Mississippi

    J.D. · 1994

  • Mississippi State University

    B.A. · 1991

Jurisdictions

Walter's state bar admissions

  • U.S. District Court,

    1994 · ACTIVE

  • Mississippi

    1994 · ACTIVE

Walter studied at J.D. in University of Mississippi and B.A. in Mississippi State University.

Law school and academic background

Walter completed J.D. in University of Mississippi and B.A. in Mississippi State University. Formal legal training is one signal of substantive knowledge — the day-to-day practice Walter runs in Mississippi is where that training gets applied to real client questions.

Recognition

Recognition and thought leadership

Walter has received 1 formal recognition from bar associations, industry bodies, and peer-review services.

  • AV Preeminent

Legal awards and honors

AV Preeminent.

Affiliations

Walter's professional memberships and bar associations

  • The Mississippi Bar American MENSA, Defense Research Institute

    membership

  • American Inns of Court, William C

    membership

  • Keady Chapter, Mississippi Defense Lawyers Association

    membership

Locations

Walter Alan Davis's office in Oxford

Walter's primary office is at 324 Jackson Avenue East, Suite A, Oxford, MS, 38655-3808. In-person meetings are by appointment; a phone intake usually comes first.

Main office

Dunbar Davis, PLLC

324 Jackson Avenue East, Suite A

Oxford, MS 38655-3808

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Client feedback

Client reviews of Walter Alan Davis — 3.9/5 rating from 4 verified client reviews

Every review below is from a verified client of Walter. Reviews cover communication, case outcome, and value — the three signals that matter most when comparing estate litigation attorneys in Oxford.

3.9

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Hiring guide

How to hire Walter Alan Davis — what to expect in your first consultation

Working with a new estate litigation attorney should feel structured. Here's how the first two conversations with Walter usually go, from the moment you request a consult to the day representation begins.

Consultation formats and pricing

Walter charges for the initial consult. That fee is credited toward representation if you retain Walter'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; Walter will tell you what matters and what doesn't.

Questions to ask a estate litigation attorney in Oxford, Mississippi

A short list to run through before you commit: How many estate litigation 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 Walter

Walter discusses fees during intake so the arrangement fits the matter. Contingency, hourly, and flat-fee options are all common in estate litigation practice — ask which fits.

Hourly rates, contingency fees, and flat-fee options

Every estate litigation 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. Walter confirms the model in the engagement letter before any work starts.

Payment methods and payment plans

Walter's office accepts standard payment methods. Ask about payment plans if the retainer is a stretch — many estate litigation practices work with clients on structured schedules.

Frequently asked

Frequently asked questions about Walter Alan Davis

  • How much does it cost to hire Walter for a estate litigation case?

    Cost depends on the type of matter, the fee model (contingency, flat, hourly), and how contested the case becomes. Walter walks through the likely range during the consult so there are no surprises.

  • Does Walter offer a free consultation?

    Walter charges for the initial consult; that fee is credited toward representation if you retain Walter's office. Some estate litigation attorneys offer free consults — check Walter's current terms during booking.

  • How long do estate litigation cases in Mississippi typically take?

    Simple estate litigation 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. Walter gives a realistic estimate for your facts at the consult — vague answers here are a red flag.

  • Can Walter take my case if I'm outside Oxford?

    Walter is licensed in Mississippi. Matters governed by Mississippi law are the natural fit. Out-of-state matters are handled case-by-case, sometimes with local co-counsel. Ask during intake — Walter 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 Walter?

    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. Walter will filter what matters — over-preparing at intake is always cheaper than needing a second meeting.

  • Is Walter accepting new estate litigation clients right now?

    Walter's intake status shifts week to week. Submit the form; the office will confirm availability or refer the matter out.

Areas served

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