J. Ladd Davis

Mr. Davis joined the firm as an associate in 2009. His practice focuses on commercial and residential real estate transactions, UCC secured transactions and environmental law. Mr. Davis’ practice also includes title examination and title insurance in connection with the sale and acquisition of real property.  He also routinely represents lenders and other creditors in commercial and residential foreclosure actions and loan default workout transactions. 

Prior to law school, Mr. Davis worked in commercial banking where he worked with several of the state’s largest privately owned corporations, helping to provide working capital financing, equipment and real estate financing, and other structured financing.

Mr. Davis earned his undergraduate degree in finance from Auburn University and his juris doctorate from the Cumberland School of Law.

Recent Practice Highlights

Assisted in representing developer in land acquisition, financing, development and sale of a multimillion-dollar retail site in Alabama

Assisted in representing developer in land acquisition and financing of property in Louisiana

Represented tenant client in leasing of retail space

Represented out of state lender in connection with the foreclosure of a multi-million dollar condominium project

Represented out of state lender in a foreclosure of a commercial retail center

Represented purchaser in the acquisition of commercial investment property

Represented and advised secured lender in a borrower default of multiple financing arrangements  

Honors and Awards

Mr. Davis is currently a member of the 2010 Montgomery’s Torchbearer Leadership Class.

Community Involvement

Mr. Davis is a member of the Volunteer Lawyers Program and represents indigent parties in various legal matters. He is currently participating in the Montgomery’s Torchbearers Leadership Class, and he served as an account executive for the 2009 United Way annual campaign.