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Attorney Biography

Nicole B. Davis

Associate
713-752-8666

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Experience

August 2001–Present. Associate with Crain, Caton & James, P.C., representing fiduciaries and beneficiaries in trial and appellate courts in the State of Texas in matters relating to probate and trust administration issues, accounting and administration issues, prosecution and defense of various fiduciary claims, representing applicants and contestants in guardianship proceedings, representing personal representatives, trustees, beneficiaries, and guardians in matters relating to the administration of estates, trusts, and guardianships, preparation of death tax returns and related matters, and drafting of wills, trusts, and ancillary documents.

Professional Experience

  • Certified by the State Bar of Texas to serve as an Ad Litem in guardianship proceedings

Associations & Affiliations

  • Houston Bar Association, Elder Law Committee
  • Houston Young Lawyers Association, member
  • Attorneys in Tax and Probate, member
  • Disabilities & Elder Law Attorneys, member
  • American Bar Association, Real Property, Probate and Trust Law Section
  • State Bar of Texas, member
  • National Academy of Elder Law Attorneys

Publications & Speeches

  • Associate Editor of the State Bar of Texas: Texas Guardianship Manual
  • State Bar of Texas 28th Annual Advanced Estate Planning and Probate. Topic: “Guardianships: Guardian of the Estate, Guardian of the Person, and Ad Litem Appointments” June 2003
  • State Bar of Texas Nuts and Bolts of Estate Planning and Probate. Topic: “Guardianships: Guardian of the Estate, Guardian of the Person, and Ad Litem Appointments” June 2003
  • Speaker for various Senior Financial Strategy Seminars

Press Releases & Honors

  • Texas Monthly Rising Star 2005

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Education

  • Doctor of Jurisprudence: South Texas College of Law, Houston, Texas
  • Bachelor of Arts: Sam Houston State University, Huntsville, Texas

Bar & Court admissions

  • Admitted to bar, 2001, Texas

Clerkships

  • August 2000-December 2000. Judicial Clerk, Probate Court No. 3, Judge Rory Olsen.
  • Responsible for preparing administration, heirship, and guardianship dockets; assisted Judge in researching and updating mental health law publications.

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