- Divorce
- GuardianshipGuardianships are established to care for the needs of minors, the elderly, those with special needs, and the incapacitated. Guardianships can present many possibilities and also many challenges. Flowers Davis attorneys can help you protect your family members by determining if a guardianship is appropriate for your situation, and if it is, they can assist in navigating through the often confusing and frustrating process of setting up a guardianship.
- Criminal Defense
- Corporate LawKellam is a frequent speaker in the Tyler area, having presented to various groups at UT Tyler and Tyler Junior College in addition to realtor groups. At Flowers Davis, he practices real estate law, banking law, corporate law, and advises on estate planning matters.
- Business DisputesIn addition to providing advice on entity selection and formation, we are also available to act as outsourced General Counsel, advising and participating in the decision-making process on business law issues including shareholder and partnership agreements, prevention of liability, option plans and other equity arrangements, and related corporate matters.
- Business TransactionsFlowers Davis is an East Texas based law firm whose attorneys represent individuals, businesses and public entities across the State of Texas and beyond in a broad range of legal matters. The Firm’s attorneys handle business transactions and litigation matters for clients ranging from local businesses to multinational corporations, with particular emphasis in oil and gas law, real estate law, defense of public entities and insurance defense. Flowers Davis attorneys hold licenses and certifications in varied areas of the law. Many have backgrounds in industry or public service, giving them a working knowledge of the issues their clients face. To learn more about Flowers Davis PLLC, visit www.flowersdavis.com.
- Construction Contracts
- Intellectual PropertyWith our unrelenting commitment to excellence through client partnerships, we offer counsel in over nineteen practice areas including Banking Law, Business Litigation, Consumer Law (DTPA), Corporate Law, Defense of Governmental Entities, Eminent Domain/Condemnation, Employment Law, Estate Planning, Immigration Law, Insurance Defense, Intellectual Property Law, Medical Liability, Oil and Gas Law, Professional Liability, Real Estate Law, Real Estate Litigation, Transactions, Acquisitions and Development, and in industry-specific areas including Real Estate Services, Lending, and Oil & Gas Services. The firm's multidisciplinary approach, combined with knowledge, industry experience, and our team’s individual strengths, allows our clients to obtain legal guidance that is efficient and effective.
- Workers CompensationFlowers Davis’ Attorneys practicing in the Defense of Governmental Entities section have represented over 45 counties and several cities and school districts throughout Texas. From our Tyler, Texas offices, we represent individual government officials in litigation across the State. We also represent governmental entities in automobile accidents, medical liability cases, premise defect cases, civil rights litigation, employment law cases, workers compensation matters, sexually-oriented business cases, bail bond forfeitures and tax-related matters.
- Employment DiscriminationWe also defend claims relating to alleged causes of action filed pursuant to the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, claims filed with the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) or the Texas Commission on Human Rights (TCHR), alleged claims filed pursuant to the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA) and/or the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), and alleged claims filed pursuant to Section 451.001 et seq. of the Texas Labor Code.
- Employment LitigationThe Flowers Davis Employment Law Attorneys advise businesses on all employment related matters, as well as defending employment related claims. From our offices in Tyler, Texas, we advise clients on a number of employment issues including proper agreements and training, contracts, and employee benefits.
- Real Estate LitigationCelia Flowers is quadruple-Board Certified by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization in the areas of Oil & Gas Law, Residential Real Estate Law, Property Owners Association Law and Civil Trial Law. Board Certification is the highest, most public commitment to excellence in specific areas of the law. As of July 2019, 0.0086% of all active Texas attorneys are certified in four separate areas (nine out of 103,342), making this a most distinguished accomplishment. Celia has been honored many times with board memberships, leadership positions, and invitations to speak out on national or statewide issues before the Consumer Financial Protection Bureau, and Texas Department of Insurance, among others. Since 2011, she has been honored to serve on the Texas Title Examination Standards Board, which formulates, develops, comments on and amends title examination standards for the Real Estate, Probate and Trust Law Section (REPTL) and for the Oil, Gas and Energy Resources Law Section of the State Bar of Texas. In addition, Celia’s clients and peers have ranked her at the highest level of professional excellence (5.0 out of 5.0 in each area of evaluation), earning her an AV Preeminent® rating by Martindale Hubbell since 2014. Thomson Reuters has honored her as a Texas Super Lawyer since 2020. Celia is a Fellow in the College of the State Bar of Texas, an honorary society of lawyers who are among the best trained attorneys in Texas, having completed at least double the Continuing Legal Education (CLE) required by the State Bar of Texas. She is a member of the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA), an invitation-only organization dedicated to the preservation and promotion of the civil jury trial right provided by the Seventh Amendment to the U.S. Constitution.
- Premises LiabilityThe Insurance Defense Attorneys at Flowers Davis are active in defending both third party and first party claims for a number of major insurance carriers. From our Tyler and Longview offices, we have active litigation files involving property and casualty, automobile and trucking liability, premises liability, commercial liability, general liability and builder’s risk liability. We also provide direct representation of insurance carriers in first party litigation and we provide carriers with coverage opinions.
- Construction LitigationAs Texas continues to rank in the top five US states in both GDP and population growth, the firm is involved in an increasing number of construction lawsuits. These lawsuits typically involve large commercial or governmental entities filing suits against contractors or subcontractors. Construction litigation can also involve property owners and developers and any other party involved in designing, developing, lending or insuring the construction of public and private projects.
- Real Estate TransactionsOur Real Estate Law practice involves routine document preparation, real estate closings, analysis of title defects and title curative. We work closely with local and out-of-area banks and title companies to ensure real estate transactions are consummated in a timely and professional manner. Additionally, we prepare governing documents for homeowners’ associations, including but not limited to restrictive covenants, bylaws and articles of incorporation, and we assist associations with amendments to those documents. Our attorneys also represent both landlords and tenants with lease preparation.
- Eminent DomainEminent Domain or Condemnation often involves a local, state or federal government taking of private property for a public use. The power of eminent domain is also available in many instances to oil and gas pipeline companies who operate as common carriers or as gas utilities.
- Easement
- Land Use and Zoning
- Landlord-Tenant Disputes
- Personal InjuryThe unique and often overlapping relationships created in the oil and gas industry can present their own special issues for oil and gas companies, partnerships, and joint ventures. Flowers Davis Business and Commercial Litigation Attorneys are active in litigating on behalf of clients involving many aspects of business and commercial law. We handle disputes between lenders and borrowers, general business, contract litigation, personal injury/insurance claims, and collection matters, as well as defending clients accused consumer law violations, including deceptive trade practices (DTPA) litigation. Both of our Senior Partners, Celia Flowers and Robert Davis, are active in this area, as well as many other attorneys throughout the firm.
- Medical MalpracticeFlowers Davis is active in medical liability litigation. Our clients come from a wide range of practice areas and include both physicians and their professional associations. Our Medical Malpractice Attorneys understand what is at stake for our clients and the impact a malpractice claim can have, not only from a business standpoint, but from personal and professional standpoints as well. When we defend against medical malpractice claims, we thoroughly investigate and evaluate every case, review all relevant medical records, locate well-qualified expert witnesses and make effective use of deposition testimony.
- Estate PlanningJoining Kellam as expert panelists were Estate Planning Attorney and Longview City Councilwoman Kristen Ishihara, State Farm Agent and former Longview City Councilwoman Kasha Williams and Johnson Realty Broker Cherika Johnson. The discussion was moderated by Kedarious Colbert, a community leader in Longview. The event was sponsored by Longview City Councilwoman Nona Snoddy.
- WillsKellam’s presentation was entitled “I See Dead People...On My Title Commitment”. He advised the realtors on where to look to see if heirs or descendants are owners of record on a property, what questions to ask regarding Wills and Probate, and how timelines and family history are important. He recommended they address these issues early in the process so closing won’t be delayed, and to also be patient, as sometimes curing title can take some time.
- TrustsTYLER, TX (August 1, 2022) ¬¬– On Saturday morning, Flowers Davis Attorney Corey Kellam joined other area experts in community service at a panel discussion in Longview. The free panel discussion was tailored for the residents of South Longview, and covered topics such as property title, wills and trusts, life insurance, real estate acquisition and probate. Kellam specifically addressed how title and estate laws come into play when there is no will and advised the participants on the legal steps they need to take to transfer title into their name or sell.
- Power of AttorneyAdvance directives are legal documents that allow you to convey your decisions about end-of-life care ahead of time. They provide a way for you to communicate your wishes to family, friends, and health care professionals, and to avoid difficult decisions and confusion later on. Flowers Davis attorneys can assist you in drawing up your Medical Power of Attorney, Directives to Physicians (Living Will), Declaration for Mental Health Treatment and other documents.
- Probate
- Bankruptcy
- ForeclosureProperty ownership is often one of the largest investments people make in life, and as such, disputes can arise that result in litigation. Whether the property owner is an experienced investor or corporation, or a first-time homeowner, protecting the value of and rights to that property is critical. Issues can range from disputes in transactions and development to conflicts among co-owners or between landlords and tenants. The high stakes can rapidly escalate a simple contractual dispute to threats of lawsuits, liens, foreclosures and injunctions, often overshadowing more practical solutions.