About
The Daves Law Firm is an Austin, Texas law practice focused on real estate, estate planning, and probate. It serves clients in Austin and the surrounding communities across Travis, Hays, and Williamson counties. The attorney team includes John M. Daves, Lori P. Daves, and Christopher P. Daves.
In real estate, the firm handles private lending, purchase and sale agreements, contracts, deed transfers, foreclosures, seller financing, condominium regime creation, and excess proceeds matters. It represents landlords in evictions and other property management issues, prepares and files property transfer instruments such as deeds, deeds of trust, notes, and warranty deeds, and forms business entities, including LLCs, series LLCs, joint ventures, and partnerships. The firm also defends leasing agents, property owners, and real estate professionals against fair housing claims, and advises homeowner and condominium associations on governing documents and compliance with Texas statutes, including the Texas Uniform Condominium Act and Chapter 209 of the Texas Property Code.
Estate planning services include wills, trusts, medical directives, and powers of attorney, including estate planning for real estate investors. In probate and trust administration, the firm represents executors, beneficiaries, and trustees in all phases of administration, including ancillary probate and matters involving real property.