Michael Reese Davis

Mr. Davis is a highly experienced trial attorney in both civil and criminal cases.  His experience in the criminal arena spans a wide variety of criminal practice areas, including all types of fraud, banking, public corruption, health care, money laundering, and drug cases.  Mr. Davis' experience in civil cases is likewise diverse, including contract, fraud, unfair trade practices, insurer bad faith, maritime, and personal injury litigation.

While a federal prosecutor, Mr. Davis received numerous awards and distinctions, including an award in a tax fraud case from U.S. Attorney General Janet Reno and a program fraud case from the Office of Inspector General, as well letters of commendation from federal law enforcement agencies, including the Federal Bureau of Investigation.

Mr. Davis has worked on a multitude of high profile matters as both a prosecutor and defense lawyer.  However, many successful resolutions of matters have occurred outside of the public record (for example, in grand jury investigations).  Mr. Davis has also been a speaker on a variety of topics such as trial advocacy, money laundering, and fraud.  He also serves as general counsel for a number of businesses, including health care providers.

Born in Oakdale, Louisiana, Mr. Davis resides in Baton Rouge with his wife and three children.  He regularly serves as a lector at St. Agnes Catholic Church.

Bar Admissions:
   Louisiana, 1986
   California, 1989
   Texas, 1996
   U.S. District Court Eastern District of Louisiana
   U.S. District Court Middle District of Louisiana
   U.S. District Court Western District of Louisiana
   U.S. District Court Central District of California
   U.S. District Court Southern District of Texas
   U.S. Court of Appeals 5th Circuit
   U.S. Court of Appeals 9th Circuit

Education:
   Tulane Law School, New Orleans, Louisiana, 1986
   Juris Doctor
   Honors: Cum Laude
   Honors: Tulane Moot Court Board, 1986
   Honors: ATLA Trial Team, 1986
   Law Review: The Maritime Lawyer, Board of Editors, 1984 - 1986
   Louisiana State University, 1983
   Honors: Dean's List, Seven Semesters
   Honors: I.F.C. 4.0 Award, Three Semesters
   Honors: President, LSU Petroleum Land Management Association

Professional Associations and Memberships:
   Baton Rouge Bar Association
   Member
   Louisiana State Bar Association
   Member
   Louisiana Association of Defense Counsel
   Member
   Louisiana Trial Lawyers Association
   Member
   American Bar Association
   Member
   Maritime Law Association
   Member