Jeffrey Davis is counsel to the firm on residential real estate and estate planning and administration matters. Jeff works extensively at all levels of real estate from small vacant lots to high-level lakefront properties.
Prior to joining the firm, Jeff practiced locally at his own law office for 40 years – earning himself the reputation of a trusted, thoughtful advisor for his clients.
Background
Jeff began his legal career at the former Syracuse firm of Axenfeld, Webb, Bersani and Scolaro, where he worked in both litigation and general practice. He then continued in general practice with McCrone and Davis. Eventually, he joined forces with now-Supreme Court Justice James Murphy.
As time went on, Jeff gradually shifted his focus toward real estate law. In 1983, he opened his own law office as a solo practitioner. At that time, it was uncommon for small firms to represent banks and lenders. Nevertheless, Jeff began closing transactions for institutions such as Statewide Funding Corporation, M&T Bank, Savings Bank of Utica, Partners Trust Bank, Charter One Bank, Home Funding Finders, Inc., SEFCU, and Westar Federal Credit Union. He also continued representing individuals and businesses in their real estate purchases and sales.
In 2007, Jeff relocated his office to the Village of Camillus. There, he refined his practice to primarily serve individuals and families in real estate, estate planning, and estate administration. Through this work, he gained substantial experience in forming LLCs and trusts for real estate ownership and transfer. Additionally, his practice includes work with easements, surveyors, homeowner associations, condominiums, leases, and related business matters.
Jeff has served as an agent for Stewart Title Insurance Company for over 30 years. He has also acted as examining counsel for numerous title companies throughout his career.
For many years, Jeff regularly lectured at continuing education seminars on residential real estate for attorneys, in collaboration with the New York State Bar Association.
Affiliations
- Onondaga County Bar Association
- New York State Bar Association
Community Involvement
- St. James Episcopal Church Foundation – President
- Skaneateles Country Club – Former Member of the Board of Directors
- Skaneateles Festival – Former Member of the Board of Directors
- ESF Foundation – Real Property Committee, Former Member of the Board of Directors
Education
Syracuse University College of Law – Syracuse, NY
Juris Doctor, May 1973
Syracuse University – Syracuse, NY
Bachelor of Arts, May 1970
Admissions
New York
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