Casey Davis
A native of Lawton, D. Casey Davis is a fifth generation Oklahoman whose ties to the state stretch back to the Land Runs that first opened the Territory to settlement. These ties have engendered in Davis a deep seeded commitment to this state’s institutions, its values, and its people. Davis believes he can best make good on that commitment through the practice of law. He has dedicated his career to protecting the rights and liberties of his clients and championing the cause of justice for all Oklahomans.
Davis has a unique and diverse set of experiences and education that he can call upon when tasked with meeting a challenge or solving a problem. He has an extensive background in politics and journalism. He experience includes working for U.S. Senator David Boren and for Goodyear Europe. Davis is an avid life long learner with a wide variety of intellectual interests.
In 2000, Davis earned his J.D. from the University of Oklahoma. He began his legal career serving as an Assistant Attorney General under Drew Edmondson. During his tenure at the A.G.’s office, Davis provided general counsel to the Oklahoma State Bureau of Investigation (OSBI), the Oklahoma State Fire Marshal, and several other state agencies. He also authored a number of Official Opinions of the Attorney General, which are published legal directives binding on state agencies.
Following an unsuccessful bid for the Oklahoma State Legislature in 2006, Davis worked as an assistant general counsel for the Grand River Dam Authority, a public power provider and state agency responsible for management of significant natural resources in Northeast Oklahoma, including Grand Lake o’ the Cherokees. At GRDA, Davis worked extensively on regulatory compliance issues involving the generation and transmission of electricity, as well as contract negotiations ranging from transmission agreements to right of way acquisitions. Davis also gained valuable experience in complex federal civil litigation and employment law.
Davis’ biggest accomplishment at GRDA came in the area of environmental law. GRDA placed Davis in charge of the Shoreline Management Plan (“SMP”) for Grand Lake, a regulatory document that would shape the future of Grand Lake for generations to come. The SMP was a highly controversial issue that pitted local residents and businesses against state and federal wildlife agencies and environmental groups. Despite numerous prior attempts, completion and approval of this federally mandated plan had eluded GRDA for fifteen years. Under Davis’ initiative, the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission (“FERC”) granted approval to a Shoreline Management Plan that successfully balanced the interests of recreation, power generation, and resource protection. Against overwhelming odds, Davis’ SMP proved popular among both lake enthusiasts and environmental activists alike.
In 2011, Davis left the public sector to enter private practice. Since then, Davis has focused his practice primarily on criminal defense. His case experience ranges from handling misdemeanors to death penalty cases. He is particularly adept at motion practice, where many of the battles of a case are won or lost long before trial. In addition to criminal law, Davis is well versed in civil and domestic litigation.
Davis is an active contributor to his community. He is a member of Leadership Oklahoma, a well respected organization whose mission is to create, inspire and support a dynamic network of leaders whose increased awareness and commitment to service will energize Oklahomans to shape the state’s future. In 2011, the Journal Record, Oklahoma’s business newspaper, named Davis as a member of Class XIII of its “Achievers Under 40.”
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