John Russell Davis – Brownsville, Texas

Legal Experience

John Russell Davis is a seasoned litigator with extensive experience in both civil and criminal defense. Based in Brownsville, Texas, he represents clients in state and federal courts, including the United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas and the Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals.

John’s practice focuses on defending businesses and individuals in personal injury, premises liability, and transportation litigation. He has represented major national retailers and insured clients in accident defense cases, including slip-and-fall incidents and motor vehicle accidents. His background in complex litigation also includes toxic torts and mass claims, where he has overseen large-scale medical records reviews and expert witness coordination.

Prior to focusing on civil defense, John spent over a decade handling a broad mix of civil litigation and criminal defense matters. His experience includes defending clients in serious federal criminal cases, including drug trafficking and human trafficking offenses, as well as handling personal injury, real estate, construction, products liability, and commercial disputes.

Before practicing law in Texas, John worked in complex claims administration, overseeing the resolution of high-profile class action settlements involving products liability, employment, consumer protection, securities, and antitrust litigation. In this role, he directed the administration of multimillion-dollar settlements, managing all aspects from pre-settlement planning to the distribution of funds.

Education

Juris Doctor, Temple University Beasley School of Law, 2007
Bachelor of Arts, Economics and Political Science, St. Mary’s College of Maryland, 2001

Professional Licenses

State of Texas
Commonwealth of Pennsylvania

Admissions to Courts

United States District Court for the Southern District of Texas
United States Court of Appeals for the Fifth Circuit