Today we’d like to introduce you to Edgar Davison.
Hi Edgar, can you start by introducing yourself? We’d love to learn more about how you got to where you are today?
I started my legal career the old-fashioned way—clerking at a personal injury firm while I was still in law school. I stuck around as an associate for a couple of years after graduating, which meant learning litigation by doing it, usually the hard way. After that, I moved into employment law and spent several years working with Alan Crone handling discrimination, retaliation, and wage cases. It was great training and forced me to really learn how to try cases, deal with people, and think strategically.
In 2009, I started Davison Law Firm. At the beginning, the firm focused primarily on employment law, but things changed once I began doing transportation and collections work for Baxter Bailey & Associates, a national commercial trucking collection agency. One thing led to another, I became their General Counsel, and over time my practice shifted almost entirely into freight charge collections and transportation litigation. These days, that’s pretty much all I do—and I enjoy the fact that it’s a niche where the law actually matters and the results are very real for clients.
Outside of work, I’ve always had competitive streaks. I’ve played chess since I was 15, which I took up after breaking my arm playing football and needing something to do that didn’t involve getting hit. I don’t play tournaments like I used to, but I still maintain a Class A rating with the United States Chess Federation. I’m also an avid runner and was lucky enough to win the Masters division of the St. Jude 5K in 2024. I spent much of last year injured, but I’m working my way back—slowly and with more physical therapy than I’d like to admit.
I live in Oxford, Mississippi with my partner Cathy, who is a law professor at Ole Miss, but most of my work is in Memphis or at my client’s office in Southaven. I have one 16-year-old daughter. When I’m not working, I’m usually running, lifting weights, playing chess, reading, or occasionally convincing myself that a video game is “relaxing.”
I’m sure it wasn’t obstacle-free, but would you say the journey has been fairly smooth so far?
Not at all. It’s been a long road with plenty of bumps.
Starting my own firm was humbling in ways law school never prepares you for. Early on, I was doing everything myself—practicing law, running the business, handling administrative work, and figuring things out as I went. There were stretches where the work was demanding and the margin for error felt very small, which forces you to get disciplined quickly.
The bigger challenge wasn’t the practice area itself, but committing fully to it. Transportation and freight-charge litigation is a real, established area of law, but narrowing my practice meant intentionally walking away from other types of work I had done for years. That transition takes patience and confidence, especially when you’re building something long-term rather than chasing short-term stability.
There were also personal challenges along the way. Burnout is real, and injuries forced me to slow down at times—something I tend to resist. Those periods were frustrating, but they also helped me recalibrate and be more intentional about how I work and live.
None of it was wasted. The struggles shaped my practice, sharpened my judgment, and gave me a much clearer sense of what I want my career to look like today.
Thanks – so what else should our readers know about Davison Law Firm?
Davison Law Firm helps businesses resolve payment disputes and get paid for work they’ve already done. My practice focuses on commercial collections, business disputes, and transportation-related payment issues, especially in situations where informal efforts have failed and the stakes are real.
What sets my firm apart is personalized service and communication. Clients work directly with me—not a rotating cast of associates—and they know where their case stands. I return calls, explain options in plain English, and keep people informed as things develop. That sounds simple, but it’s surprisingly rare and something clients consistently value.
I don’t try to be everything to everyone. This is a focused litigation practice built around solving business problems efficiently and realistically, whether that means resolving a dispute early or taking it to court when necessary.
What I want readers to know is that this is a hands-on, relationship-driven practice. Clients aren’t just files, and cases don’t disappear into a system. Clear communication, personal attention, and follow-through are the core of the brand.
Who else deserves credit in your story?
I’ve been fortunate to have a lot of support along the way, and none of this happens in a vacuum.
My parents and family deserve real credit for giving me the freedom to be independent and to pursue whatever path I felt drawn to. They never tried to steer me into a particular mold and always trusted me to figure things out, which gave me confidence early on to take risks and back myself.
First and foremost, Cathy deserves more credit than I can possibly give her here. She’s been my partner for many years and has supported me in ways that go far beyond work. She helped straighten me out as a person—not with pressure or force, but in her own steady, kind way—and that made everything else possible. Having someone who believes in you and keeps you grounded matters more than most people realize.
Early in my career, Kevin Graham was incredibly influential. When I was clerking and then a young associate, he took the time to help me understand civil procedure, courtroom practice, and the practical side of litigation that you don’t learn from books. He showed me the ropes and helped me find my footing in court.
Alan Crone was another key mentor. Working with him taught me how to think like a litigator—attention to detail, preparation, and taking cases seriously at every stage. That foundation still shapes how I practice today.
I also owe a great deal to the people at Baxter Bailey & Associates. Marcus Sherwood and Paul Fowler, in particular, have pushed me to expand my skills in transportation law and constantly presented me with new and interesting challenges. Working with them has made me a better lawyer and problem-solver.
Last, but certainly not least, I’m grateful to my clients. They trust me with real problems, ask hard questions, and push me to stay sharp. Their challenges are what keep the work engaging and meaningful.
Contact Info:
- Website: https://www.davisonlawfirm.net
- Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=61554765434788
- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/edgar-davison-2231b418/
- Youtube: https://www.youtube.com/@davisonlawfirm
