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Davis D. Balz

Principal

Davis D. Balz

Davis D. Balz is an experienced litigation lawyer handling matters involving business disputes, securities disputes, regulatory investigations, broker-dealers, financial services firms, product liability, and general complex commercial litigation. Mr. Balz also has substantial experience representing contractors, owners, developers, and associations in a variety of real estate and construction litigation matters, including design/construction defect claims, liens, and contract disputes.

Mr. Balz was selected by his peers for inclusion in The Best Lawyers in America (2018-2022). He is also listed in Super Lawyers Rising Star (2017-2022), Florida Trend’s Legal Elite Up and Comer (2019-2020), and Jacksonville Magazine’s Best Lawyers (2018-2021). Mr. Balz earned his law degree from the University of Florida College of Law where he graduated in the top 10% of his class. He received his Bachelor’s degree in finance and economics from the College of William and Mary.

Prior to joining Murphy & Anderson, Mr. Balz worked as an analyst for a national consulting firm and several real estate development services companies. He began his legal career as a litigation associate with Gunster, Yoakley & Stewart.

Mr. Balz was born and raised in Jacksonville, Florida. In his free time, he enjoys playing sports and spending time with his wife and two sons.

Professional Associations & Memberships:

  • Florida Bar Association, Member
  • Jacksonville Bar Association, Member
  • Chester Bedell Inn of Court, Barrister (2018-2019); Associate (2015-2016); Pupil (2011-2012)

Past Employment Positions:

  • Gunster, Yoakley & Stewart, P.A., Associate
  • Bedell, Dittmar, DeVault, Pillans & Coxe, P.A., Clerk

Direct Line: (904) 380-8092
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Assistant: Gamble Herman
Phone: (904) 380-8086
gherman@murphyandersonlaw.com

Areas of Practice:

  • Business Litigation
  • Construction Litigation
  • Real Estate & Developer
  • Securities & Banking
  • FINRA/SEC/State Regulatory
  • Professional Liability
  • Contracts/Commercial
  • Product Liability
  • Fiduciary & Trust
  • Insurance & Bad Faith
  • Personal Injury
  • Wrongful Death
  • Employment

Education:

  • University of Florida College of Law, J.D. (cum laude)
  • College of William & Mary, B.B.A.

Admissions:

  • The Florida Bar
  • US District Court, Northern District of Florida
  • US District Court, Middle District of Florida
  • US District Court, Southern District of Florida

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