Charlie Davis
About Charlie Davis
Charlie Davis is a lawyer based in Raleigh, NC and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 2025. Charlie Davis is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Raleigh, North Carolina
- Corporate Law
- Tax Law
- Trusts and Estates
Current Firm: Poyner Spruill LLP
Education: The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, J.D., graduated 2014
Location: Raleigh, NC
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