Richard E. Davis

Richard E. Davis

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Whiteaker & Wilson, PC d/b/a Law Office of Stuart P. Huffman

Civil Litigation - Defense Lawyers in Springfield, MO in Springfield, MO

Springfield, MO417-357-5953
Civil Litigation - DefenseWorkers' Compensation - DefenseEstate Planning - Wills and Trusts

About Richard E. Davis

Richard E. Davis graduated from Southwest Missouri State University in 1972 with a Batchelor of Science in Economics, then again in 1980 with a Batchelor of Science in Accounting. He then attended the University of Tulsa College of Law and graduated with honors earning his J.D. in 1985. Mr. Davis was employed as an insurance claims representative from 1973 to 1983. He began working for the law firm of Woolsey, Fisher, Whiteaker & McDonald from 1983 through 1995 where he was a Partner. In 1995, Mr. Davis and three other attorneys from Woolsey Fisher established the law firm of Whiteaker & Wilson where he was a Shareholder. He remains at this firm, which is also known as the Law Offices of Stuart P. Huffman. His practice is primarily civil litigation with defense being the majority of his practice. Mr. Davis is admitted to the Bar in all Missouri state courts, and the U.S. District Court for Western District of Missouri. He is also a member of the Bar of the U.S. Supreme Court. Awards and Honors Honors 2025 10 Best Criminal Law Firms - American Institute of Criminal Attorneys

Education

Legal Education

  • University of Tulsa College of Law, Tulsa, Oklahoma, 1985
  • J.D.
  • Honors: Member, National Moot Court Team
  • Honors: Member, Order of the Barristers
  • Honors: With High Honors
  • Law Journal: University of Tulsa Law Journal, Member, 1985 - 1986

Non Legal Education

  • Southwest Missouri State University, Springfield, Missouri, 1980
  • B.S.
  • Major: Accounting
  • Southwest Missouri State University, Springfield, Missouri, 1972
  • Major: Economics

Current Employment Position(s)

  • Member/Partner - Semi Retired

Past Positions

  • Insurance Claims Representative, 1973-1983
  • Languages
  • English

Bar Admissions

  • Missouri, 1986
  • U.S. Federal Courts, 1986
  • U.S. District Court Western District of Missouri
  • U.S. Court of Appeals 8th Circuit, 1986

Other Affiliations

  • Missouri Bar Association, 1986 - Present (Member)
  • American Bar Association, 1986 - Present (Member)
  • Midwest Arbitration and Mediation Services, - 1988 (Member)
  • Missouri Personnel Advisory Board, MODNR, - 1989 (Hearings Officer)
  • Springfield Claims Association, - 1990 (President)

Attorney Details

Full NameRichard E. Davis
FirmWhiteaker & Wilson, PC d/b/a Law Office of Stuart P. Huffman
Address3315 E. Ridgeview, Suite 4000, Springfield, MO 65804
Phone417-357-5953
Phone417-882-6101
Websitewww.whiteakerwilson.com
New Clients Currently accepting
Consultation Free initial consultation