G. Davis Varner, Jr.

G. Davis Varner, Jr. is an attorney at Shelnutt & Varner, Attorneys at Law in Gadsden, Alabama, with a practice focused on litigation and individual legal needs. His work includes personal injury, motor vehicle and trucking accidents, wrongful death, family law, Social Security disability, and criminal defense. He also has experience in estate planning, business contracts, and business litigation, serving both individuals and businesses.

Davis earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Political Science, cum laude, from Jacksonville State University. He then attended the University of Alabama School of Law and earned his Juris Doctorate of Law. During law school, he participated in the Civil Law Clinic, assisting and representing low-income clients in civil and criminal matters before Tuscaloosa Municipal Court and Tuscaloosa County Courts.

Davis worked in private practice before joining his current firm and has developed experience across injury litigation and other contested matters. His work includes claims arising from vehicle and trucking accidents, as well as wrongful death cases. He also handles legal concerns involving families, criminal charges, and disability benefits. His business experience extends to contracts and litigation, adding commercial matters to a practice with substantial courtroom involvement.

G. Davis Varner, Jr. contributes to legal and civic education alongside his practice. He teaches LSAT preparation classes for prospective law students and has been selected to teach American Government to students in Germany. His educational work complements his background in political science and client representation. In his legal practice, he emphasizes meeting clients’ needs and bringing preparation and sustained effort to matters affecting individuals and businesses.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Shelnutt & Varner, Attorneys at Law
• Member, Alabama State Bar

Licensed State

• Alabama

Education

• University of Alabama School of Law
  Juris Doctorate of Law
• Jacksonville State University
  Bachelor of Arts (BA) in Political Science

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