Stephen Davis

Stephen Davis is a seasoned immigration attorney and member of the Labor and Employment practice group at Butler Snow’s Huntsville office. He advises businesses and professionals across a wide range of industries, including healthcare, technology, education, and biotechnology, with strategic guidance on both immediate and long-term immigration matters.

Stephen earned his Juris Doctor from the University of Alabama School of Law in 2008, where he served on the Alabama Law Review, Moot Court Board, and the Bench and Bar Legal Honor Society. He graduated magna cum laude with a Bachelor of Arts degree from the University of Alabama in 2005. Following law school, he completed a federal clerkship with Judge Inge P. Johnson of the U.S. District Court for the Northern District of Alabama.

Stephen’s practice focuses on employment-based immigration, including H-1B, E-1, E-2, L-1, TN, and O-1 visa petitions. Stephen represents companies hiring foreign national talent, supports intracompany transferees, and manages sponsorship cases for individuals with exceptional abilities. He also handles family-based sponsorship petitions and advises clients on how regulatory changes impact their immigration goals.

Stephen Davis is a trusted advisor for businesses navigating immigration compliance, conducting I-9 and E-Verify audits, and counseling employers on prevailing wage obligations. He regularly represents clients during investigations by USCIS, ICE, and the U.S. Department of Labor related to immigration enforcement and compliance matters.

As a member of the American Immigration Lawyers Association, Stephen remains actively engaged in developments in immigration law and policy. His detailed, responsive approach and deep industry knowledge make him a reliable partner for organizations seeking to attract, retain, and sponsor top-tier global talent. Through his work at Butler Snow, he continues to provide businesses with the legal clarity and compliance support needed in today’s evolving immigration landscape.

Law Office Affiliations

• Attorney, Butler Snow LLP
• Former Attorney, Maynard Nexsen PC
• Member, Alabama State Bar
• Member, American Immigration Lawyers Association (AILA)

Licensed State

• Alabama

Education

• University of Alabama School of Law
  Juris Doctor (J.D.)
• University of Alabama
  Bachelor of Arts (B.A.)

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