Practice Areas

The Law Offices of Joseph Haynes Davis, P.A., is full-service law practice bringing a wealth of professional common sense experience to each and every client.  We pride ourselves on being committed to providing the highest quality of legal representation and responsiveness to our clients while maintaining the highest level of ethics, professionalism, and community service. The hiring of a lawyer is an important decision and should not be based solely upon advertisements. Before you decide, ask us to send you free written information about our qualifications and experience. Contact us today! The Law Offices of Joseph Haynes Davis, P.A. is a general practice Lawyers Firm prepared to assist you with a wide variety of legal areas, including the following Law Practice Areas:

Criminal Law

The Law Offices of Joseph Haynes Davis, P.A. has been around since 2001 with years of criminal law experience defending clients charged with crimes in Orlando, and throughout Central Florida. Let the Law Offices of Joseph Haynes Davis, P.A. help you and advise you as to how try to minimize the damage that criminal charges could have on your life:

– Criminal Defense against Concealed Firearm or Concealed Weapons Charges in Florida
– Criminal Defense against Aggravated Assault, Assault and Battery, Attempted Murder, Burglary and Criminal Trespass Charges in Florida
– Criminal Defense against Marijuana Possession Charges in Florida
– Criminal Defense against Prescription Drug Charges in Florida
– Criminal Defense against Computer Child Pornography Possession Charges in Florida

Real Estate Law

The Law Offices of Joseph Haynes Davis, P.A. provides the following Real Estate and Real Property services: the review of residential real estate contracts and closing documents for buyers, and the representation of sellers of real property, the review of the issuance of title insurance for residential and commercial closings and the review of the title search of the same, and provides counsel to clients on various matters including actions for ejectment actionsactions for partition of real property and the defense of foreclosures and the prosecution of foreclosures for real property owners including landlord and tenant evictions.

The Law Offices of Joseph Haynes Davis, P.A. Diligent and hard-working small firm handling all facets of Real Estate Law and Commercial and Residential Real Property Closings, Mortgage Law, Title Insurance, landlord and tenant matters, landlord and tenant evictions, real property owner representation throughout the State of Florida.

Additionally, Joseph Haynes Davis Esq. has:
ATTORNEY-SPECIAL MAGISTRATE HEARING OFFICER FOR VALUE ADJUSTMENT BOARDS, AROUND THE STATE OF FLORIDA

  • In 2008, 2009, 2011, 2016 and 2017 appointed to serve as an exemption/classification
    Value Adjustment Board Special Magistrate by Orange County, Florida
  •  In 2010, and 2011 appointed to serve as an exemption/classification Value Adjustment
    Board Special Magistrate by Manatee County, Florida
  •  In 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016 and 2017 and 2019 appointed to serve as an
    exemption/classification Value Adjustment Board Special Magistrate by Hillsborough
    County, Florida
  •  In 2011, 2012, 2013, 2014 and 2015 appointed to serve as an exemption/classification
    Value Adjustment Board Special Magistrate by Flagler County, Florida
  •  In 2012, 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019 appointed to serve as an
    exemption/classification Value Adjustment Board Special Magistrate by Sumter County,
    Florida
  •  In 2012 and 2016 appointed to serve as an exemption/classification Value Adjustment
    Board Special Magistrate by Seminole County, Florida
  •  In 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019 appointed to serve as an
    exemption/classification Value Adjustment Board Special Magistrate by Brevard County,
    Florida
  •  In 2013 appointed to serve as an exemption/classification Value Adjustment Board Special
    Magistrate by Indian River County, Florida
  •  In 2013, 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019 appointed to serve as an
    exemption/classification Value Adjustment Board Special Magistrate by Volusia County,
    Florida
  •  In 2013 and 2019 appointed to serve as an exemption/classification Value Adjustment
    Board Special Magistrate by Citrus County, Florida
  •  In 2013, 2015, 2017 and 2018 appointed to serve as an exemption/classification Value
    Adjustment Board Special Magistrate by Marion County, Florida
  •  In 2014 and 2015appointed to serve as an exemption/classification Value Adjustment
    Board Special Magistrate by Bay County, Florida
  •  In 2014, 2015, 2016, 2018, and 2019 appointed to serve as an exemption/classification
    Value Adjustment Board Special Magistrate by Lee County, Florida
  •  In 2014 appointed to serve as an exemption/classification Value Adjustment Board Special
    Magistrate by Nassau County, Florida
  • In 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017, 2018 and 2019 appointed to serve as an exemption/classification
    Value Adjustment Board Special Magistrate by Leon County, Florida
  •  In 2014, 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018 appointed to serve as an exemption/classification
    Value Adjustment Board Special Magistrate by Pasco County, Florida
  •  In 2016, 2017, 2018, and 2019 appointed to serve as an exemption/classification Value
    Adjustment Board Special Magistrate by Polk County, Florida
  • In 2018 and 2019 appointed to serve as an exemption/classification Value Adjustment
    Board Special Magistrate by Pinellas County, Florida
  •  In 2018 and 2019 appointed to serve as an exemption/classification Value Adjustment Board
    Special Magistrate by Alachua County, Florida

Probate Law

If you have a loved one who has passed on with or without a will, call the Law Offices of Joseph Haynes Davis, P.A. for your probate law legal needs. The Law Offices of Joseph Haynes Davis, P.A. knows that the process of dealing with the estate of a deceased individual can be difficult and time consuming. The Law Offices of Joseph Haynes Davis, P.A. knows that the Florida probate process can be overwhelming to navigate without the help of a legal professional, especially if you are charged with executor or administrator duties.

If you are seeking assistance in dealing with the probating of a loved one’s estate, whether there is a will or not, call the Law Offices of Joseph Haynes Davis, P.A. at (407) 839-3725.

Guardianships

We have years of experience representing clients on all sides of the guardianship process whether it is for an adult or for a child/minor. The Law Offices of Joseph Haynes Davis, P.A. can help you with establishing an adult guardianship, establishing a guardianship for a minor, fighting the establishment of an adult guardianship, and the legal process of contesting a decision made by an adult guardian regarding the ward and the liberties of the ward.

The Law Offices of Joseph Haynes Davis, P.A. understands the stress and trauma involved for all parties when someone else wants to take control of the medical and financial affairs of a person who is used to independent living.

The Law Offices of Joseph Haynes Davis, P.A. represent the following:
– Elderly or disabled people who want a voluntary adult guardianship because they are mentally competent but cannot manage their affairs.
– Elderly or disabled adults who are the subject of an involuntary adult guardianship proceeding and want to fight being designated mentally incapacitated.
– Adult children who want to apply for an adult guardianship because they believe their parent is mentally incapacitated due to onset of Alzheimer’s disease or dementia or other mentally incapacitating illness or disease.
– Close relatives who want to fight the adult guardianship process on behalf of an elderly or disabled relative.
– The mentally competent spouses of elderly or disabled adults who want to protect the assets of the marriage by becoming their spouse’s guardian.

The Law Offices of Joseph Haynes Davis, P.A. knows that Florida’s guardianship laws, for adults and for minors, are complex. As a result, you need the advice from an experienced law firm like the Law Offices of Joseph Haynes Davis, P.A.

Call the Law Offices of Joseph Haynes Davis, P.A. an appointment with a lawyer who can answer your adult guardianship questions at (407) 839-3725.

Family Law

The Law Offices of Joseph Haynes Davis, P.A. offers legal services with your divorce matters and any family law related issues. The State of Florida is an equitable distribution state. What that means all marital assets and debts must be divided equitably between the parties. This includes your home, and can mean other assets that are tangible and intangible, real property and more. Due to the current mortgage crisis, particularly in Florida, this makes an already complicated process even more challenging. With the legal complexities of a divorce, you need the help of an experienced divorce settlement lawyer to look out for your current and future financial interests.

The Law Offices of Joseph Haynes Davis, P.A. offers legal services with your child adoption matters throughout Central Florida.

Personal Injury /Wrongful Death

Personal injury legal matters happen from the negligent, reckless or careless actions of another party. If you or your loved one is injured due to the negligence of another party, you may be entitled to compensation. Call the Law Offices of Joseph Haynes Davis, P.A. and we will work diligently to obtain the full amount of compensation owed to the client.

In personal injury legal matters, generally there are two types of damages that may be awarded: compensatory damages and punitive damagesCompensatory damages aim to put the victim in the same position they were prior to the injury. These can include compensation for lost Wages, medical bills, future medical expenses, loss of earning capacity, funeral costs, pain and suffering, loss of consortium, disfigurement or personal disability, and loss of enjoyment of life.

Punitive damages aim to punish the defendant. Punitive damages are awarded when the court finds the defendant’s actions were outrageous, reckless or intentional.

Call the Law Offices of Joseph Haynes Davis, P.A. because we know that accidents happen every day. It is the mission of the Law Offices of Joseph Haynes Davis, P.A. to ensure that the parties responsible for these accidents are to be held accountable. If you or a loved one has been injured, the Law Offices of Joseph Haynes Davis, P.A. will determine if another party is liable for those injuries. To ensure maximum results, the Law Offices of Joseph Haynes Davis, P.A. prepare each case as if it is going to trial.

Let the Law Offices of Joseph Haynes Davis, P.A. represent you in the following personal injury matters:
– Auto Accidents
– Slip and Falls
– Trucking Accidents
– Workplace injuries
– School Bus Accidents
– Defective Products
– Dog Bites
– Motorcycle Accidents
– Boating Accidents

Injuries from Auto Accidents: Many drivers fail to drive with reasonable care causing car accidents, bicycle accidents, pedestrian accidents, rollover accidents, and many other types of life-changing and all too often fatal car accidents. If you have been injured in a car accident, then call the Law Offices of Joseph Haynes Davis, P.A. to discuss whether you might be entitled to compensation.

Injuries from Truck AccidentsCorporations are in business to make money, and unfortunately, many cut corners to do so. All too often, unsafe trucks are placed on the road, with tired or unqualified truck drivers, who are asked to break safety regulations. Unfortunately, this corporate greed changes the lives of thousands of Florida drivers and their families every year. If you have been injured or suffered the loss of a loved one in a truck accident, then call the Law Offices of Joseph Haynes Davis, P.A. to talk about your rights.

Premises Liability/Slip and Fall/Trip and Falls: A property owner’s failure to maintain his premises in reasonably safe condition or to otherwise protect a patron or tenant from harm, including falls, physical attack, sexually battery, rape, or other injury might give rise to a case for negligence. Call the Law Offices of Joseph Haynes Davis, P.A. to talk about your case.

Premise Liability Law: Premises liability law is the body of law which makes the person who is in possession of land or premises responsible for certain injuries suffered by persons who are present on the premises. It refers to the duty that the owner of property has to the people who are on that property. Premises liability law claims arise in many situations. Poorly or negligently maintained premisesuneven or wet floors, falling merchandise, broken or improperly repaired sidewalks, liquid or debris on the floor, cracked or broken steps, swimming pool accidents, cords or wires that pose a tripping hazard, and broken or ineffective guard or hand railings are all examples of potential premises liability claims. Accidents can happen at work, or at restaurants, warehouses, retailers, shopping malls, hospitals, office buildings, apartment complexes, parking garages and the areas surrounding these locations. If negligence by the property owner is found to have been the cause of an injury, the property owner will be liable for the resulting injuries.

An additional area of concern arises in premises liability law where the property owner is negligent in providing security on the premises. Many shopping centers, fast food restaurant locations, and even housing developments are in areas with a known criminal presence. Where the property owner is on notice of the potential risk of criminal victimization of business invitees and even passersby on the premises, a duty will arise to provide adequate security on the premises. In many cases, a property owner will attempt to cut costs by providing the least adequate or often even inadequate security on their premises even if they have substantial notice and reason to believe that crime is likely to take place on the premises. If you have been the victim of a crime on the property of a business or another, you may have a claim against the property’s owner to compensate you for injuries sustained.

If you have been injured, by any means, on the property of another, you may be able to recover for these injuries through a premises liability claim. When a property owner fails to provide for your safety on their property, you are put at an unfair and unnecessary risk and may be able to recover for you injuries and losses through a premises liability claim. Call the Law Offices of Joseph Haynes Davis, P.A. at (407) 839-3725.

Entertainment, Broadcast, Sports Law

The Law Offices of Joseph Haynes Davis, P.A. offers legal services in the representation of musicians, entertainers, artists, producers, and broadcast on-air talent for television, and radio for news reporter contractsnegotiationssports athletescoaches. The Law Offices of Joseph Haynes Davis, P.A. also represents communication companies, low-power F.M. broadcasters, and other technological companies in the communication, entertainment, broadcast, and sports law arena.

Joseph Haynes Davis, Esq. has a distinguished entertainment, communication and radio broadcast history, with a quarter of a century of broadcast excellence. Formally with Cox Radio Incorporated at WCFB-FM, “Star 94.5”, Orlando, Florida, he has also held broadcast management positions with KRNB-FM Dallas/Ft. Worth, Texas where he was Program Director, and WXPN-FM Philadelphia, Pennsylvania (National Public Radio from the campus of the University of Pennsylvania) where he was a member of the Policy Board. His resume of successful radio stations includes WGLT-FM, Normal, Illinois (National Public Radio from the campus of Illinois State University) KMJM, St. Louis, Missouri, WYLD-AM/FM, New Orleans, Louisiana, WUSL-FM, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, WDAS-FM, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, and WVEE-FM, Atlanta, Georgia.

Joseph Haynes Davis, Esq. is a past winner of the Assistant Program Director/Music Director of the Year by Billboard R&B Monitor radio trade publication (2000.) In March 1998, he was the recipient of Illinois State University’s prestigious Outstanding Graduate in Communication award from the Department of Communications. He is the younger half-brother of the late trumpeter and music icon Miles Davis.

Corporate Law

The Law Offices of Joseph Haynes Davis, P.A. offers legal services in the area of representation of corporate clients. The Law Offices of Joseph Haynes Davis, P.A. offers legal services for corporate clients including: business formation, business transactions and business consulting; advise and assist business and corporate clients on wide range of matters including business formation and incorporation. The Law Offices of Joseph Haynes Davis, P.A. offers legal services for the drafting of and the review of articles of incorporation, bylaws, shareholder agreements, buy/sell agreements, compensation agreements, and various contracts and represent and advise clients in all phases of business transactions. The Law Offices of Joseph Haynes Davis, P.A. has the following skills and skill sets to help with your business and corporate needs:

 Highly organized, with demonstrated strengths in successfully managing diverse caseload.
– Excellent interpersonal skills with demonstrated ability to motivate lead and interact effectively with diverse groups of people.
– Experienced and skillful negotiator with consistent ability to resolve cases and matters favorably through alternative dispute resolution.
– Results-oriented with strong work ethic, high level of integrity, reliability and commitment to excellence in all matters undertaken.

All Municipal Matters

The Law Offices of Joseph Haynes Davis, P.A. provides the legal services and representation to individual clients, corporate clients, and real property owners before all governing bodies and municipal, state, county, and city entities for all municipal matters. This includes code violation issues, and other related municipal matters and beach vacation petitions throughout the State of Florida.

The Law Offices of Joseph Haynes Davis, P.A., is full-service law practice expert in all municipal matters, bringing a wealth of professional common sense experience to each and every client.  We pride ourselves on being committed to providing the highest quality of legal representation and responsiveness to our clients while maintaining the highest level of ethics, professionalism, and community service.

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