Nicole B. Davis represents parties in guardianship, probate, and trust disputes, including representation of fiduciaries and beneficiaries facing litigation in trial in the State of Texas, and with uncontested administration matters.
Since being licensed eighteen years ago, Nicole has dedicated her career to guardianship, probate, and trust administration. Nicole also represents families of the mentally ill trying to navigate mental health commitments or court intervention processes. While still in law school, Nicole clerked for a Harris County, giving her insight into the court’s expectations.
Nicole is certified by the State Bar of Texas to serve as an Ad Litem in guardianship and heirship proceedings. She is an aggressive advocate with a compassionate approach to advising her clients in even the most complex guardianship and probate cases. She takes cost effective approaches to solve problems her clients face today, and anticipates issues they may face tomorrow.
Nicole was selected to the 2005-2009 and 2011 Texas Super Lawyers Rising Stars lists (Thomson Reuters).
Role of Guardian Ad Litem & Attorney Ad Litem. 2015 HBA Guardianship Ad Litem in Probate Court Institute.
Alternatives to Guardianship. Docket Call in Probate Court 2014.
Anatomy of a Will. South Texas College of Law Wills and Probate Institute. Sept, 2012.
Associate Editor of the State Bar of Texas: Texas Guardianship Manual.
The Client Interview: Probate and Estate Administration and the Engagement Agreement: One Knee and a Diamond Ring—Lawyer Style. San Antonio Estate Planners Council. Feb. 2007.
Guardianships: Guardian of the Estate, Guardian of the Person, and Ad Litem Appointments. State Bar of Texas 28th Annual Advanced Estate Planning and Probate. June 2003.
The Client Interview: Probate and Estate Administration and the Engagement Agreement: One Knee and a Diamond Ring—Lawyer Style. San Antonio Estate Planners Council. Feb, 2007.
Speaker for various Senior Financial Strategy Seminars.
Houston Bar Association, Elder Law Committee
Houston Trial Lawyers Association
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
Texas Guardianship Association
Sam Houston State University, B.A. in English
South Texas College of Law, J.D.
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Berlinger Davis & Lyssy, LLP
Partner
6200 Savoy
Suite 132
Houston, TX 77036
Phone: (713) 335-9585
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