Candidate Biography (submitted by candidate):

Judge Davis is a lifelong resident of Greensboro. After a fine public education, he received his undergraduate degree from Davidson College in 1968 and his law degree from The University of North Carolina School of Law in 1971. He entered the practice of law with Jordan, Wright, Nichols, Caffrey & Hill. He remained with the firm for almost thirty years, until appointment to the bench, when the name was Hill, Evans, Duncan, Jordan & Davis, PLLC. As a lawyer, he received an "AV" rating from Martindale Hubbell.

Judge Davis has also participated in Bar activities as a member of the Greensboro, North Carolina and American Bar Associations, among other things as a speaker at CLE programs and a crew member on two Habitat House projects. He is a member and Master of the Guilford Inn of Court and has been selected to serve on the Pattern Jury Instruction Committee.

Judge Davis believes it is important to give back to the community in which he lives, and, as a result, has been involved in many civic activities. He is a life-long member of Holy Trinity Episcopal Church, serving in many leadership positions, including a member of the Vestry and Warden.

He is a graduate of Leadership Greensboro, a former member of the Gate City Kiwanis Club and the Rotary Club of Greensboro and is a Paul Harris Fellow. For many years, he served as a board member and officer of United Day Care Services, a non-profit predecessor of Family Service of the Piedmont and was also a long-time board member of the Association of Retarded Citizens of Greensboro. He has served as a volunteer and medal presenter in the local Special Olympics.

Judge Davis also received his US Army Reserve Commission and served in the 422nd Civil Affairs Company from 1971-1979, achieving the rank of Captain.

Candidate Statement:

Nine years ago, Governor Jim Hunt appointed me to succeed Tom Ross as one of the five Superior Court Judges for Guilford County.  In 2002, I was elected to an eight-year term.  I now stand for re-election and ask for your vote and your support.

I practiced law for almost thirty years, and my law practice included both trial and corporate work. For several years before appointment to the bench, I focused on complex litigation. My practice has enabled me to bring to the bench an unusual breadth and depth of experience, and my nine years on the bench have only broadened and deepened that experience.

I believe in the rule of law, and that a judge should be fair, patient, respectful, efficient, experienced and knowledgeable.  I believe that I bring those qualities to the office of Superior Court Judge.  I love what I do, and I am excited about completing a rewarding legal career by continuing to serve my State.