A. Michael ("Mike") Davis, Jr., brings his exceptional legal acumen to Davis & Davis, Attorneys at Law, P.C., joining the Firm in 2023. While Mike is primarily based out of the Firm’s Stanly County location, he enjoys traveling to courthouses across the State and has a wide range of counties where he has existing litigation matters pending.

Born and raised in Asheville, North Carolina, Mike’s journey in law began at Elon University School of Law, where he earned his degree in 2021. A Dean’s Scholarship recipient, Mike received the most prestigious honor of an Elon Law student by being awarded the David Gergen Award for Leadership and Professionalism. Selected through nominations from his peers, professors, and staff, the award represents Mike’s embodiment and dedication to the core values of leadership and professionalism. Notably, during his time at Elon Law, Mike steered the Honor Council as its chairman; presided over the Criminal Law Society as its president; and acted as a guiding mentor for first-year law students.

Mike, known as a trial lawyer, concentrates his practice in the litigation rich areas of criminal defense and family law, where he has a keen eye for unraveling complex cases. Mike has an innate understanding that each client’s future is paramount and undertakes each case with a resolute commitment to safeguarding it.

Prior to joining Davis & Davis, Mike served as an Assistant District Attorney in Rockingham County, North Carolina, where he spent the bulk of his time in the courtroom litigating both jury and bench trials. Prior to being a prosecutor, he was a staff attorney in the mass tort litigation practice group of a large firm based in North Carolina. Mike’s pre-law experiences encompass a role as a Probation/Parole Officer and a Courtroom Clerk in Mecklenburg County, testifying to his holistic comprehension of the justice system.

When not in the office, Mike enjoys spending time with friends and family and cheering on the North Carolina State Wolfpack.

Practice Areas

  • Criminal Defense
  • DUI//DWI Defense
  • Speeding and Traffic Ticket Defense
  • Family Law
  • Complex Civil Litigation
  • DMV Hearings

Education

  • Elon University School of Law, Juris Doctor
  • North Carolina State University, Bachelor of Arts

Admissions to Practice

  • North Carolina

Professional Memberships and Associations

  • North Carolina State Bar

Community Involvement

  • President of the Alumni Board of Directors at Fishburne Military School