William Anthony "Tony" Davis III
About William Anthony Davis III
William Anthony Davis III is a lawyer based in Birmingham, AL and has been recognized in The Best Lawyers in America® since 1995. William Anthony Davis III is recognized in the following practice areas:
- Birmingham, Alabama
- Bet-the-Company Litigation
- Commercial Litigation
- Litigation - Environmental
- Litigation - Municipal
- Medical Malpractice Law - Defendants
- Mining Law
- Natural Resources Law
- Workers' Compensation Law - Employers
Current Firm: Starnes Davis Florie LLP
Education: The University of Alabama, J.D., graduated 1974
Location: Birmingham, AL
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