Our History
Davis & Wilkerson was founded in October 1985, in Austin, Texas, with a goal of developing a legal practice built on strong relationships with its clients, employees and other attorneys in lieu of seeking short-term profits. The firm’s primary focus has been in the areas of civil trial law, professional liability defense and health care law. Today the firm still adheres to those original goals, values and core practice areas.
As the firm intentionally broadened its practice to provide increased client support, it has grown from 3 attorneys to 27 attorneys. The commitment and level of expertise are shown throughout the firm which prides itself in the fact that one-third of the firm’s attorneys are Board Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization.
Being located in the Capitol City has proven valuable for the firm due to its broad client base, many of whom are regulated by the state. Also, as Austin has grown with the high-tech influx, D&W’s practice has also benefitted from the growth that followed the newcomers into the city. Today, about one-fourth of D&W’s practice is in commercial litigation and construction litigation.
Austinites also have benefitted from the firm’s presence in the Capitol City. The firm has regularly contributed funds and expertise to help individuals and families receive cost-fee legal assistance through the Volunteer Legal Services (VLS) of Central Texas. This contribution was recognized in 2006 when the firm received the prestigious Joseph P. Hart Award, which is given each year to a firm that demonstrates the integrity and commitment to provide legal assistance for those without the ability to obtain that assistance on their own. In addition to D&W’s involvement with VLS, the firm contributes to more than two dozen other charitable Austin organizations.
The firm continues to attract adept attorneys and staff with its relationship-based philosophy. Though the group forgoes the customary law firm focus on long work days, it has tried over 300 jury trials in state and federal courts throughout Texas.
When invited to merge with other firms, D&W resists the temptation to become “just another business” and jeopardize what they have created. “Professionally, I’m most proud of helping to create a partnership where we are trusted friends to our co-workers, staff and clients,” says founder David Davis. “It’s a balanced life of health, family and community.”
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Our Calling
Davis & Wilkerson is a law firm dedicated to being a positive influence on our profession, community, clients, and employees. We will fulfill this calling using new and innovative means and methods to achieve the firm’s and our clients' goals.
We believe that actions speak louder than words and intend to let our deeds show our dedication, competence, morals, and work ethic. Our actions shall at all times be guided by our high moral and ethical standards and our work shall be carried out with excellence, value, competence, creativity and civility.
We endeavor to elevate the public’s perception of the legal profession at every opportunity by the merit and character of our actions. We will actively work with the community to create positive change that enhances our community.
We seek to help build family and community. We are dedicated to family and the reality that we chose to work to live, not live to work. While we are fully committed to having a successful law firm and to achieving our clients' goals, we consciously choose not to lose sight of the intimate relationships that form the core of all of our employees – the family.
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Join Us
We are pleased that you are considering a career at Davis & Wilkerson. We are continually looking for lawyers, administrative, and support staff members who have the potential to become the best in our profession. We hope you are one of them.
At Davis & Wilkerson, you will become part of a team. You will receive substantial responsibility as soon as you can handle it. You will work on demanding and exciting legal projects and will be encouraged and supported in developing your own clients.
We are looking for talented, enthusiastic, creative, hard-working people with a record of superior accomplishment. We offer you tools, training and an opportunity to work alongside many wonderfully talented, well-respected attorneys. We offer you an atmosphere of collegiality, diversity and mutual respect. We offer you the opportunity to be part of one of Austin’s most well-respected local law firms. We offer you the opportunity to grow.
Since we are not a huge mega-firm, our hiring is based on need. There are times when we will have immediate needs and times when we do not. When we do not have an immediate need, we keep all resumes on file for future reference. If you are interested in submitting your resume and inquiring whether the firm has immediate hiring needs, please direct all inquiries and submissions to:
Mary E. Smith
Firm Administrator
Davis & Wilkerson, P.C.
P.O. Box 2283
Austin, Texas 78768-2283
All interested persons should include a cover letter, current resume, and at least two references. Attorneys and paralegals should also include two writing samples that consist of work that was drafted completely by the applicant. These materials can be submitted electronically to Mary Smith at . If you desire your submission to be kept confidential, please so indicate in your cover letter.
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