Mark T. Davis

Real Estate Law

3.0 (1 reviews)

Jackson, Mississippi

44+ years experience

Jones Walker LLP

Updated: Jan 03, 2026

Contact Information

601-949-4900

https://www.joneswalker.com/professionals/mark-t-davis.html

3100 North State Street, Suite 300, Jackson, MS 39216

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Bio

Mark Davis is a partner in the Corporate Practice Group. He focuses on real estate. Mark draws on his more than 35 years of experience to help clients coordinate real estate developments and orchestrate transactions, including acquisition, leasing, and financing matters, as well as zoning issues. His practice spans the development of shopping centers, office buildings, hotels, mixed-use facilities, hospital facilities, medical office buildings, and manufacturing facilities. He also represents lenders in lending transactions and foreclosures. Mark is an adjunct professor at Mississippi College, where he has taught real estate law since 2010.

Local Legal Snapshot

Jurisdiction

Mississippi

State Capital

Jackson

Highest Court

Mississippi Supreme Court

Bar Association

Mississippi Bar

Typical Consultation

$150-$300

Typical Hourly Range

$225-$425/hr

Fee Model Notes

Estate planning often uses flat-fee packages, while probate disputes tend to be hourly.

Estimates vary by market, complexity, urgency, and attorney experience.

Practice Areas

Real Estate Law

Awards & Recognition

Lawyer of the Year: Real Estate Law, Jackson, MS (2025)
Lawyer of the Year: Real Estate Law, Jackson, MS (2015)
Recognized: Real Estate Law

Recognized in Best Lawyers since 2001

Education

Samford University, BA, graduated 1981
Samford University, J.D., graduated 1984

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Reviews

Joshua Collins

3 months ago

A solid, experienced attorney for real estate matters

I hired Mark Davis to assist with the acquisition and zoning for a small commercial property in Jackson. His deep experience in real estate law was immediately apparent. He referenced past developments he had worked on, and his recognition as a 'Lawyer of the Year' in this field is well-earned from a technical standpoint. The documents he prepared were thorough, and his advice on structuring the deal was sound. However, the experience was somewhat mixed. Communication was not as proactive as I had hoped; there were periods where I had to follow up multiple times for updates, and responses could be delayed. While the final outcome was satisfactory, the process felt a bit more opaque and slower than expected given his seniority at Jones Walker. For a straightforward real estate transaction where you value seasoned expertise over hand-holding, Mark is a competent choice. Just be prepared to manage the timeline and communication expectations directly.