Practice Areas

At Willis & Davidow, we provide trusted legal counsel across a wide range of practice areas designed to protect your assets, your business, and your future. From complex estate planning and probate matters to business and real estate transactions, our attorneys bring experience, precision, and personal attention to every client relationship.

Estate Planning

Planning for the future is one of the most important steps you can take to protect your family and your legacy. Our estate planning attorneys in Florida help clients create customized plans that reflect their financial goals and personal wishes.

Our estate planning attorneys provide comprehensive guidance to help you protect your assets and your family’s future. We prepare straightforward, enforceable Wills that ensure your wishes are carried out and minimize the risk of disputes.

Our team also establishes and administers Trusts—including Revocable Living Trusts, Irrevocable Trusts, and Special Needs Trusts—to help clients avoid probate, reduce estate taxes, and safeguard their beneficiaries. Through strategic Asset Protection planning, we shield your wealth from creditors, lawsuits, and unforeseen liabilities.

Additionally, we draft Powers of Attorney that comply with Florida law, allowing trusted individuals to manage your financial and healthcare decisions if you become unable to do so.

Probate

Losing a loved one is difficult. Navigating the legal process that follows shouldn’t add to the stress. Our probate lawyers guide families through estate and trust administration with care, efficiency, and attention to detail.

Our probate attorneys guide clients through every stage of the estate and trust administration process with care and precision. We assist personal representatives in managing probate matters—from filing court documents and identifying assets to paying debts, taxes, and distributing property.

Our team also supports trustees in meeting their fiduciary duties and ensuring compliance with Florida law. When disputes arise, our experienced probate litigation attorneys handle will contests and related challenges involving undue influence, incapacity, or improper execution, protecting your rights and your loved one’s legacy.

Real Estate Law

Our real estate attorneys handle transactions and disputes for residential and commercial clients throughout Florida. We protect your interests in every phase—from contract to closing.

Our real estate attorneys handle every aspect of residential and commercial property transactions with precision and care. Whether you’re buying or selling a home, investing in commercial property, or managing a development project, we provide experienced guidance to ensure a smooth and secure process.

As authorized title insurance agents, we protect your investment by confirming that your property title is clear and marketable. From contract review and financing to escrow management and closings, our team ensures every detail complies with Florida’s legal requirements.

Business Law

From startups to established corporations, we provide comprehensive legal services that support growth, minimize risk, and protect your bottom line.

Our business law attorneys provide comprehensive counsel to help entrepreneurs and companies build strong legal foundations and achieve long-term success. We guide clients through business formation, helping them choose the proper structure—LLC, corporation, partnership, or nonprofit—and handle all formation documents, operating agreements, and compliance filings.

Our team also drafts, reviews, and negotiates contracts that protect your interests and support lasting business relationships. For transactions, including mergers, acquisitions, and business sales, we offer strategic guidance to ensure each deal aligns with your goals and complies with Florida law.

Civil Litigation

When disputes escalate, our litigation team provides aggressive, results-oriented representation in Florida state and federal courts.

Our litigation team represents individuals, businesses, and fiduciaries in a wide range of civil disputes with a focus on achieving efficient, effective results. We handle business conflicts involving contracts, partnerships, and shareholder matters, as well as construction litigation related to defects, delays, payment issues, and lien enforcement.

Our attorneys also handle real estate disputes, including boundary issues, title claims, and breach-of-contract cases. In addition, we provide strong representation in probate litigation, advocating for beneficiaries, heirs, and fiduciaries in contested estate and trust matters with the skill and precision these sensitive cases demand.

Foreign Nationals

Florida’s dynamic market attracts investors and property owners from around the world. Our firm helps foreign nationals navigate the legal and tax complexities of U.S. ownership and estate planning.

Our firm provides comprehensive legal services for foreign nationals investing or holding assets in the United States. We help non-U.S. citizens structure their U.S. estate plans to minimize taxes, avoid probate, and comply with international laws.

Our attorneys represent international buyers and sellers in Florida real estate transactions, including purchases, sales, and development projects. We also ensure full FIRPTA compliance, managing withholding requirements and exemptions, and coordinating with title companies and tax professionals to protect your investment and streamline every transaction.

Testimonials

What people say about us

A wonderful experience for my wife and I setting up Will trust long-term care options, etc. From the time I set the appointment to this time, I signed the papers. Everyone in the office was wonderful and made us feel very comfortable, thorough and very informative. Thank you.

David S.

Christina Davidow has been amazing. My family had to change our trust and my parent's will. We were shown so much compassion and patience through the whole process. I would highly recommend this firm, at the end of the day you are made to feel like family.

Keri R.

Excellent experience working with this firm on estate planning. The team on my account has been very responsive and thorough and anticipated needs that I didn't know I should need. Highly recommended.

Barb B.

Joe Davidow is a real whiz. He’s an exceptional negotiator with the rare ability to think outside the box and consistently deliver results. Sharp, strategic, and reliable — I highly recommend him to anyone looking for a top-tier attorney.

Frank S.
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